Bulk Cutting Board Blanks for Laser Engravers
You’re not buying one or two boards to test a design. You’re running a business. That means you need blanks that show up consistent, flat, and ready to engrave — every single order.
That’s what this page is about.
Why Batch Consistency Matters
When you’re running 50 boards for a wedding order or 200 for a corporate client, every blank needs to behave the same. Same thickness. Same surface. Same colour range.
One board that warps or has a soft spot doesn’t just ruin that piece. It throws off your whole run.
Canadian hardwood is more stable than imported alternatives. That matters at volume.
Three Species. All Work.
Maple
The standard for laser engraving. Pale colour means your burn shows up with strong contrast. Tight grain. Predictable results. Most engravers start with maple and never leave.
Cherry
Warmer tone. Darker base than maple. The contrast is different — more subtle, richer looking. Works well for premium gift lines where the aesthetic matters as much as the burn.
Walnut
Deep brown. High-end look. Not every laser handles walnut the same — you need more power and a slower pass. But the finished product looks expensive. Corporate clients notice it.
| Wood | Laser Type | Power | Speed | Passes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple | CO2 | 30–40% | 80–90% | 1 | High contrast. Set it once, runs clean across the batch. |
| Maple | Diode | 60–75% | 3000–4000 mm/min | 1–2 | Best contrast of the three species on diode. Start here if you’re new to wood. |
| Maple | Fiber | 20–30% | 1500–2000 mm/s | 1 | Light touch. Fiber burns hot fast. Test first. |
| Cherry | CO2 | 35–45% | 70–80% | 1 | Warmer tone. Contrast is subtler than maple. Works well for gift lines. |
| Cherry | Diode | 65–80% | 2500–3500 mm/min | 1–2 | Slightly more power than maple. Rich finish on detailed designs. |
| Cherry | Fiber | 25–35% | 1200–1800 mm/s | 1 | Beautiful result. Slower than maple. Watch for scorching on fine detail. |
| Walnut | CO2 | 40–50% | 60–70% | 1–2 | Dark base means less contrast. Crank power, slow down. End result looks premium. |
| Walnut | Diode | 70–85% | 2000–3000 mm/min | 2 | Needs more passes than maple or cherry. Worth it — corporate clients love walnut. |
| Walnut | Fiber | 30–40% | 1000–1500 mm/s | 1–2 | Slowest of the three on fiber. Test your depth before running a full order. |
Settings are starting points only. Results vary by machine brand, wattage, lens, and desired burn depth. Always run a test grid before committing to a full batch.
What You’re Getting
Unfinished blanks. Raw. Ready to engrave. Canadian hardwood — maple, cherry, walnut. Consistent sizing across your order. Food-grade glue and construction. 24-board minimum per SKU.
The MOQ Is 24
Minimum order is 24 boards per model. That’s per SKU — you can mix species or sizes as long as each one hits 24.
Not a high bar for an established engraving business. It’s the number that makes the economics work on both sides.
Ready to Order?
Tell us what you need. Species, size, quantity. We’ll get back to you fast.
Not sure which size fits your workflow? Visit the main laser engravers page for the full breakdown on available sizes and shapes.