[Woodworking] Charcuterie Boards

[snide]

Originally Posted by DAB

from what i gather, Vegans (and they are really quick to tell you that they are Vegan) don't use anything related to any living critter. mammal (no bacon), fish (no salmon), birds (no chicken), insects (no beeswax or honey), or any animal by product (no milk or butter).....makes eating rather hard in my view. but i'll respect his wishes and his wish to retain his clients who rely on things being kept Vegan. rather like trying to keep Kosher...it can be done, but it's work.

so i'll take one extra step and accommodate him.

I could never be a vegan.

[Black94lt1]

Originally Posted by Iron Chef

As the proud owner of one of DAB's beautiful (and heavy) cutting boards, I can attest to the fact that his stuff is real craftsmanship.

Good to see you back in action Doug.

Agreed, we love ours

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Black94lt1

Agreed, we love ours

Now you see, if you asked me who here has something I’ve made, I’d draw a blank after 3-4 names. I’ve made so many…. Some I got paid for, some were gifts. Eh, my bills are paid. I’m glad to hear you still enjoy it.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Probably bought the humidifier and installed it in the box, just sayin'.

I know only certain types of wood work well for those.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by DAB

Now you see, if you asked me who here has something I’ve made, I’d draw a blank after 3-4 names. I’ve made so many…. Some I got paid for, some were gifts. Eh, my bills are paid. I’m glad to hear you still enjoy it.

Sometimes our "specialties" are traded / bartered.
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[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by DAB

I know only certain types of wood work well for those.

Most are lined with Spanish Cedar like he made for me. Not sure why but he researched it.

[ratflinger]

I eat the sausage - don't care what the ****ing board looks like!




However, Dab your work is excellent!

[ratflinger]

Originally Posted by DAB

one other item: he runs a Vegan cafe, so using my normal finish is a no go, as it contains beeswax, so i'll just use mineral oil as a finish.

Oh, then kick him in the cooter!

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Probably bought the humidifier and installed it in the box, just sayin'.

Precisely. Make a box. Line it with Spanish cedar and install a purchased humidifier and hygrometer. Any trays in the box should have slots milled in them to promote even air flow within the box.

While I have never made a humidor myself, I have a huge slab of Spanish cedar that has been in my shop for more than 15 years now. One day... no sense rushing into these things.

https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/wh...e%20humidifier.

[mrvette]

Doug, I think I got a chessboard style cutting board from you long time ago,....and last year, I saw it at my daughter's house.....been used, setting on edge drying.....

but those boards with strange looking 'rims' with corners open early in this thread.....why that design?? how is that open ended edging used??

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by mrvette

Doug, I think I got a chessboard style cutting board from you long time ago,....and last year, I saw it at my daughter's house.....been used, setting on edge drying.....

but those boards with strange looking 'rims' with corners open early in this thread.....why that design?? how is that open ended edging used??

Turn it over

[DAB]

Originally Posted by mrvette

Doug, I think I got a chessboard style cutting board from you long time ago,....and last year, I saw it at my daughter's house.....been used, setting on edge drying.....

but those boards with strange looking 'rims' with corners open early in this thread.....why that design?? how is that open ended edging used??

RIF.

these are not cutting boards, these are, as the thread title notes, "Charcuterie" boards, boards for putting munchies on for display and consumption, like at a party or wedding (also referenced above). think veggies with dip, nuts, candy, cured/smoked meats (not for Vegans though), cheeses (again, not for Vegans)....finger food.

you can cut items on these boards, say if you had a large chunk of cheese and a nearby knife, to whack off some for crackers also on the same board.

the borders keep things from falling off the sides, allow more stuff to be placed on the board, allow the prepared boards to be stacked for transport, and allow the prepared boards to be covered with cling wrap (Saran wrap), without squishing the food items.

all explained above, and now explained again....

[CurtP]

Originally Posted by DAB

...to whack off some for crackers ...

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Originally Posted by mrvette

Doug, I think I got a chessboard style cutting board from you long time ago,....and last year, I saw it at my daughter's house.....been used, setting on edge drying.....

but those boards with strange looking 'rims' with corners open early in this thread.....why that design?? how is that open ended edging used??

Gene, a charcuterie board is for serving food. Meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, dips, breads, crackers, etc.



^^^pic from the internet

Sometimes people do dessert charcuterie boards, as well. On thanksgiving, I do a savory board for before dinner and a dessert board with a spread of mini desserts.

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by NEED-A-VETTE

Gene, a charcuterie board is for serving food. Meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, dips, breads, crackers, etc.

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^^^pic from the internet

Sometimes people do dessert charcuterie boards, as well. On thanksgiving, I do a savory board for before dinner and a dessert board with a spread of mini desserts.

Mmmmm. I see what looks to be caviar, mortadella, olives, gherkins, cheese... All my favorite things.

[ToolMaker]

DAB, would you consider taking on a cutting board commission?

I have a plan for a board but lack the skills and equipment to produce it.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by ToolMaker

DAB, would you consider taking on a cutting board commission?

I have a plan for a board but lack the skills and equipment to produce it.

PM me. Fair warning, wood is way expensive these days.

[ToolMaker]

Originally Posted by DAB

PM me. Fair warning, wood is way expensive these days.

Thank you, I'll put some dimensions up for review, this afternoon.
It's going towards our 25th anniversary!

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by DAB

PM me. Fair warning, wood is way expensive these days.

108.00 plus for each one, your time, tools, electric, misc. materials and talent= Worth every penny!

From another saw dust breather

[DAB]

Originally Posted by ToolMaker

Thank you, I'll put some dimensions up for review, this afternoon.
It's going towards our 25th anniversary!

yeah, dimensions are good to know.

i've made several over time, and have settled on about 11x14x1-3/4" to 2" as a good size for most uses. if you have a design in mind, or favored wood type, let me know. if you can draw it on graph paper, i can likely make it. so start sketching. if you have time, you can do a search on this forum for cutting boards in old threads and get some ideas of what i've done.