Cutting Boards

[Junkmanryan]

This is what I do in my spare time to make a little extra cash. What do you think?

 

[cre73]

Nice work

 

[four.cycle]

very nice.

 

[ascott172]

I used to make those in my dad's wood shop. I haven't made one in years. I would give them away.

 

[RickP]

Those look really good. I'd be interested in what types of wood you used and where you got it?

 

[firworks]

Do you attach little feet on the bottom or dish out the bottom? I think usually you do that on wood cutting boards otherwise the bottom of them doesn't dry as well as the top and they warp and crack. Also how do those hold up being long grain cutting boards vs end grain? I'd be worried about it getting deep cuts and needing to be resurfaced a lot.

 

[exmaxima1]

Do you attach little feet on the bottom or dish out the bottom? I think usually you do that on wood cutting boards otherwise the bottom of them doesn't dry as well as the top and they warp and crack. Also how do those hold up being long grain cutting boards vs end grain? I'd be worried about it getting deep cuts and needing to be resurfaced a lot.

I think the intended use for those boards is very limited, more like for cheeses and party snacks. I have some like those, and they hold up fine in those applications. For daily use, or a butcher block, there are certainly better options. Lately I find the bamboo boards pretty good, while my first choice would be dishwasher safe plastic.

 

[Junkmanryan]

I have never used the feet, but I probably would on some more high end boards. These are just the standard, utilitarian, horseshit boards. They seem to be pretty strong. They are all 1.5 inches thick. Tried to break one in half against two glued up pieces one time and couldn't do it. I am not a big fan of end grain. I use a lot of oak, ash, and black locust. These woods are highly porous on the ends, so I usually just stick with the edge grain. Plus edge grain is a lot faster.

 

[Junkmanryan]

A lot of them probably just end up displayed in peoples kitchens for appearance. However, I have sold a few to a commercial establishment. It's been about 4 months and all 3 are still intact, so I'm considering that a win.

 

[creativecars]

Are the just glued? Or are you pinning or attaching the wood pieces together by other means than glue?
What are you finishing them with?

 

[Junkmanryan]

Those look really good. I'd be interested in what types of wood you used and where you got it?

Some of the wood I bought kiln dried from a lumberyard. Some of it I have bought from private sales. Some I have had sawed from trunks that I came to posses.

Most common cutting board woods are maple, cherry, and black walnut. However, I also use some woods that are not normally used for cutting boards. I use a lot of black locust, which is the green wood in one of the boards pictured. Very similar to oak, but stronger and more rot resistant. I also use some exotics such as Jatoba, Purpleheart, and IPE.

I'm thinking about making a thread for my shop. If I do, I'll post some pictures of my lumber.

 

[Junkmanryan]

Are the just glued? Or are you pinning or attaching the wood pieces together by other means than glue?
What are you finishing them with?

I use just Titebond 2. They are held together with pipe clamps until they dry. Then I plane the whole thing down. I use Howard Cutting Board Oil which can be bought at the Home Depot.

 

[creativecars]

How much do they sell for?

 

[Alchymist]

Face grain cutting boards work fine - just use a hard wood. Glue joints with the newer glues (Titebond II or III) are stronger than the wood itself, no reinforcement needed. When finished with mineral oil, make a durable cutting surface. These are last year's Christmas gifts.

 

[Junkmanryan]

I usually put 50 to 60 on them at craft sales depending on the wood types and how they came out. It's more than I would pay, but people seem to think it's a good price. I had some cheese boards that I made that I would love to post, but I gave them all away.

 

[Junkmanryan]

Face grain cutting boards work fine - just use a hard wood. Glue joints with the newer glues (Titebond II or III) are stronger than the wood itself, no reinforcement needed. When finished with mineral oil, make a durable cutting surface. These are last year's Christmas gifts.

Whats the greenish wood in the 2nd picture? Looks kind of like the black locust I use.

 

[McLean]

These are beautiful. Are you willing to do any custom boards?

 

[Junkmanryan]

Yes, I will do customs at people's requests.

 

[atthebeach]

Face grain cutting boards work fine - just use a hard wood. Glue joints with the newer glues (Titebond II or III) are stronger than the wood itself, no reinforcement needed. When finished with mineral oil, make a durable cutting surface. These are last year's Christmas gifts.

Beautiful work!

However, I don't know if I'd be allowed in heaven if I ever ran a sharp knife across such a fine piece of furniture. It would certainly look great on display in anyone's kitchen, though.