Is it made from 'edge' grain boards or just the flat or plank side of the boards that are glued together? Edge would be like the 2" side of a 2"x4".
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The wood boards are generally wider than 2" and are fitted together superbly. I could not feel any seam with my finger tips nor with a dough scrapper. Both sides are equally finished very well. The edges are smoothly rounded. The wood is dense, it does not absorb much olive oil that I use to wipe it down with.
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It's made from numerous planks/boards of various widths, i.e. 2.5 ", 5" etc, glued together to make the board. Very clean on both sides of the board, smooth and no gaps. Tight fit.
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They are 5" to 5.5" plank side glued together. My wife LOVES it. You can flip it and use either side.
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I don't consider it cardboard. I think it's "pressed board". It's a solid piece, just not as thick as the sides. It' s very well made. I'd buy it again.
1222746
It is made of some type of particle board that has the finish laid over it. It is very sturdy. There are some actual board pieces in it which is probably pine. Directions are a little tough but it came out looking very good. It holds my 42" flat panel just fine.
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The inset carved portion is particle board, but you can't really tell unless it falls and breaks as happened to us...one of the pointed top pieces caught a wall on its way down and broke but could be glued back together with reasonable success...the frame is solid wood.
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The Board in the picture and the board I have is an edge grain board. Edge grain is made of strips of wood like the plank wood in a 2x4. It is the cut from the length or height of the tree. End grain board are med by cutting pieces of lumber into blocks and gluing together with the end grain up (end grain would be the cut of wood that would show the growth rings of the tree. End grain boards tend to show scratches less and are a bit kinder on the knife's edge. Edge Grain boards are a little more resistant to staining and absorbing moisture. So it's a matter of preference as to which type of constructed board you want, but I am extremely happy with my edge grain board. Buy a good oil to preserve your board. The Board in the picture and the board I have is an edge grain board. Edge grain is made of strips of wood like the plank wood in a 2x4. It is the cut from the length or height of the tree. End grain board are med by cutting pieces of lumber into blocks and gluing together with the end grain up (end grain would be the cut of wood that would show the growth rings of the tree. End grain boards tend to show scratches less and are a bit kinder on the knife's edge. Edge Grain boards are a little more resistant to staining and absorbing moisture. So it's a matter of preference as to which... » Read More The Board in the picture and the board I have is an edge grain board. Edge grain is made of strips of wood like the plank wood in a 2x4. It is the cut from the length or height of the tree. End grain board are med by cutting pieces of lumber into blocks and gluing together with the end grain up (end grain would be the cut of wood that would show the growth rings of the tree. End grain boards tend to show scratches less and are a bit kinder on the knife's edge. Edge Grain boards are a little more resistant to staining and absorbing moisture. So it's a matter of preference as to which type of constructed board you want, but I am extremely happy with my edge grain board. Buy a good oil to preserve your board. « Show Less
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On the colored versions (i.e., non-woodgrain), the backing board is white. I don't own any of the wood-grain versions, but my guess is it's the same color as the grain, based on the picture (if it was white, it'd be clearly noticeable in the provided product picture).
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I'll have to look when I get to my store. I painted the wood and from what I recall all edges were the same. Please ask me again after 4pm on 14th as I'm not going in today.
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They are partcle board. I had two or three mangled corners from shipping, but no real damage. They were thinner than I expected - probably 3/8", which is why I wanted to return them, but they were going to have me pay almost the cost of the shelves for the freight, because I had no "valid" reason for returning them, other than the fact that I thought they had been misrepresented as stronger than they were. I had also found a better quality shelf set, actually from Edsal this time, for about the same price, at Sam's club. BUT, I would have had to get them home.
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It is made of hardwood...not particle board. I have 6 grandkids and they love it and it is used much. My husband and I sit with them at the table and eat with them. Very sturdy. Love it
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The material is wood particle board, which is essentially wood chips compacted and glued together. It still is a heavy piece, and looks nice, just be prepared for possible broken/cracked legs. I had to re glue some of the legs.
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As others have said, the sides are a vinyl-coated hardboard. The whole thing is pretty durable as far as day-to-day use, but you could definitely destroy it with power tools to get to the contents, if you were so inspired.
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No particle board, it's made from real wood. I think the shelves are plywood. Very nice piece overall but the finish is a little rough
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http://www.cheftalk.com/t/70646/end-grain-vs-edge-grain-boards-blocks "Edge Grain vs End Grain: In my experience the overall quality of the board in terms of the quality of the wood, whether it's properly aged, the glue, and the integrity of the construction have more to do with how well the board will perform and last than simply whether it's end grain vs edge grain. That is, a good edge grain board will out perform a not so good end grain."
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There are 2 seperate boards that u can put on top of each other or next to each other. Each one is 1 inch and 3/4 in thickness
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It's particle board with a veneer. I think it looks pretty nice and it's very heavy. However the edges are a little fragile during assembly.
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It appears to be sandwiched pre-engineered lumber (similar to particle board) that has several layers glued together (reason for the weight). The way it is constructed makes it out as heavy duty. It is a solid piece and will last for a long time.
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It is made of pressboard. It looks like real wood, but it is that sawdust and glue fabrication that is so prevalent nowadays. Despite that, it is well made and sturdy. I'm quite pleased with it--heavy, too.