I was in the supermarket today, and wandered past a shelf of $1.00
specials. Included in the merchandise were some cutting boards. They
were made from some sort of hardwood, about 9x12, probably 5/8 thick,
with a small hole (maybe 1") in one corner. I didn't need a cutting
board, but I immediately thought "Hmmm... a little over 1/2 a board
foot... not a bad price for hardwood for jig/fixture bits."

Yikes!