Don't underestimate the value of simpler, smaller boards.Many people are hesitant to cut on such a beautiful board, which means the advantages of end grain are moot.Most people do not know, understand, or appreciate the difference between a long grain and end grain board.This can be a tricky operation, and flame wars have erupted over whether this is safe/ smart Some people use a planer to flatten an end grain board.Even a drum sander takes forever with end grain, the only thing that REALLY speeds things up is a wide belt sander.
For every 10 minutes you spent aligning your saw (fence, sled, etc.) you'll save 2 hours of sanding end grain.Part of that work is fun (designing, ripping, gluing), most of it is not fun (sanding) End grain boards are 5x the work of a long grain board.
