Looking at Oasis' web site it states the top cannot be used as a cutting board, is that the case on this unit?
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I wouldn't use it as a cutting board. It will end up looking trashy. It is not one solid butcher block. I live in Colorado where it is extremely dry, the wood is cracking in a couple of places because of the lack of humidity. The cracks would create a germ haven if I used it as a cutting board.
604358
Its so pretty...why would you want to.. ? :-) But seriously it has a shellacked or polyurethane finish on it. It is not raw wood like a cutting board so I guess this is why. I want to keep it pretty so I do use a cutting board to protect the finish but, that was simply my choice. You will love it.
604359
I would not use it as a cutting board. It looks and feels like it is finished with some kind of hard sealant, unknown whether chips of which would contaminate food. If you use it as a cutting board, you will inevitably eat some of it. But let's assume it is finished with a food-safe finish, I still wouldn't use it as a cutting board. It's a pretty and a useful table, and I wouldn't want to mar it up. I personally use a piece of oil cloth to cover it, and then put a cutting board on that. But I'm an old guy born of humble beginnings, so I take good care of my stuff. Hope this helps.
95978
Sorry, just saw this. I suppose you could, I really don't know for sure. the only thing I would consider are the trays and how to make the top panels sturdy enough.
2103246
No...it could just sit on top...either way it looks amazing....perfect unit....highly recommend!!!
2074058
It is a finished piece so I wouldn't cut it. You *could* cut from the bottom. I purposes this differently than as sold, so I can't answer the hardware question.
655673
First, I do not have a really smooth counter surface like the latest in countertop surfaces. The cutting board is really heavy and I've never had a problem with movement of the board while in use.
1999643
The slide-out cutting board is 14.5" X 18.25". It can be totally removed in order to work with it independently. The top of the cart has a nice, varnished finish. You could use the top for cutting but it wouldn't look as nice. If that doesn't matter to you, by all means, use the top for cutting too.
1413435
The max height for the cutting board is 34" but you can make the shelf height anywhere up to 34". The board can be flipped. I really wouldn't use it as an actual cutting board though, just as a tabletop. The rack is good and solid, I have quite a bit of weight on mine, no problem. It is really good product for the price.
2163735
You would need to buy the glass top as well because it has silver parts attached to it that fits into the grooves of the base...therefore; if you wanted to use ur glass top, it would slide and shift right off the base(making it dangerous to eat on).
2001624
The surface is PERFECT for food prep and serving. That said, the surface is bamboo [very pretty and nicely finished]. As we enjoy the look it has, while we *could* cut food on the surface, we prefer to use cutting boards in order to preserve the finish
1079651
I don't know why not, but I've never tried it that way. I wanted something that I didn't have to use as a table top yet didn't have to bend over for either. This is ideal, and I'm VERY satisfied with it.
2171248
I see no reason why not if it is simply sitting on the stove top. I would think it inconvenient to use the board as a work surface while it is on the stove. And check all measurements. The board has a lip on front that hooks over a counter edge to stabilize it and one at the back that keeps flour, etc. on the working surface.
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Hi- No, the top is not butcher block. It is beautiful but is laminated wood. One of the people on Amazon suggested mounting the knife block upside down to store cutting boards in it. We didn't do that but don't use the top for food prep. Hope that helps. I will say we REALLY love the size and extra storage space it provides. It's fairly narrow plus we didn't mount the towel or knife rack which makes it the perfect size for us. Good luck in finding a good unit!Valerie
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I don't know, but we live in a dry climate and a couple of parts of the butcher block are separating. You will definitely need a true cutting board on top. I love wouldn't cut directly on the attached block.
2077532
It's not really a cutting board... Good for serving but using it for cutting will probably wear it out quicker.
167540
It's laminate and cannot be used as a cutting board. U could cut right into if
1987395
When we bought ours it was at the top. ..may be they didn't put one in. I would cut a small hole at the top :)
148681
Easy to clean - but I wouldn't use it as a cutting board. I only use it for pastries. But it is pretty heavy (and fragile), so be careful cleaning it.