Which is better for a cutting board?

The Handprint panel. It is sold as food-safe hardwood, while the Foggy Bottom basswood is not stated as food-safe and is soft enough to score easily.

Which is cheaper per square foot?

Foggy Bottom. At $32.00 for three 12 x 24 in. panels at Etsy as of November 6, 2026, it runs about $5.33 per square foot; the Handprint panel at $89.99 at Amazon works out to about $67 per square foot.

The Handprint panel should hold up better in daily use because dense mixed hardwoods resist dents. Basswood is soft and shows wear faster, though both last if sealed on all sides.

Is the Foggy Bottom set worth it if I only need one board?

Yes, if you have other projects. Three panels at $32.00 cost less than the single Handprint board at $89.99, and the extras store flat.

Can I use either for laser engraving?

Both work. Basswood is a common engraving blank because it cuts cleanly and evenly; the mixed hardwoods in the Handprint panel may engrave with more variation in tone.

Do I need to finish them?

Yes for the Handprint panel, which the maker says should be sealed on both sides to limit cupping. Sealing the Foggy Bottom boards on all faces also helps them stay flat.

Handprint Edge-Glued Hardwood Panel 1x12x16 vs Foggy Bottom Edge Glued Cherry Panel 3-Pack

Buy the Foggy Bottom 3-pack if you want cheap, sanded craft blanks: three panels for $32.00 at Etsy as of November 6, 2026, about $10.67 per panel. Buy the Handprint panel if you need a single 12 in. wide, food-safe hardwood board for a countertop, cutting surface or visible interior trim, at $89.99 at Amazon as of November 6, 2026. The Handprint board costs roughly three times as much per panel, so the Foggy Bottom set wins on price per square foot for general woodworking.

Today the Foggy Bottom Edge Glued Cherry Panel 3-Pack costs $57.99 less at its best price.

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