Bats are cut out of tree trunks, and the curves of each year of growth can be seen by looking at the end of a bat. The label runs with those curves, while the wood cells that actually form the ...

The Surprisingly Complex Process of Turning a Tree Into an End-Grain Cutting Board There's more to it than you'd think. By Eric Limer Published: Aug 11, 2015 1:08 PM EDT ...

In our larger tested review of the best wooden cutting boards, The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board earned the distinction of best upgrade pick. Here's why it’s worth the investment.