Wade,
I Have used European/German Beech as well as Maple in my end grain boards. It is not quite as hard as maple. It machines very well. a good alternative, or in addition to Maple.
It is about the same as Maple as for as lighter in color. Beech is also a little less expensive than Maple.
I also find that Cherry and Mahogany are in the middle of the contrasting color scheme. When I orient Cherry and Mahogany in a cutting board I try to put a Walnut, Purple Heart,
Jarrah, or Yellow Heart on either side of these two woods. I find that they can be used as a light or dark wood, depending what wood is on either side. Sorry if it sounds confusing.
I have never used Wenge, can not comment on that wood. The Wood Database is a very good website to get info on woods that you can use, it has been very helpful to me.
Ellery Becnel
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Good contrast woods for a cutting board?
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