I believe they're screwed on, tough to glue anything to an oiled surface, though [a good] laminating epoxy and superglue will hold for a while if the board is not freshly oiled, likes weeks after.
Boardsmith insists the feet are better on than off, for the air circulation and even drying. You can always resurface. Don't abuse your board and it should be a long time before that is needed.
For what it's worth, it's likely to last longer with feet than without. I've beat the crap out of a couple of them for 4 years now with no visible signs of real wear affecting longevity. Of course, you can see they have been used, but I don't think I've lost any significant life from them yet. Boards without feet are much more likely to warp from moisture problems, and that would likely cause more of a problem with the longevity of the board than normal use.
I have a large walnut end-grain board (not Boardsmith) and put feet on one side. Almost five years later it's in great shape. I oil the used side every 4-6 weeks and the other side every three months.
oiling too much will cause your board to leak oil, but uneven oiling will be easy to fix. You will clearly see dry spots if they dont get enough oil.... just add a bit more to those areas as needed. Its really not too difficult.
I finally have a Boardsmith cutting board! I have coveted one for so long and now that it's here, I'm more excited than ever. I decided to order one for my husband for Christmas. A rather devious way to get one; however, he also loves to cook. I got one in walnut . . . one of his favorite woods. He was completely and totally impressed with the craftsmanship. Me too!
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