[Woodworking] A Cutting Board of Walnut, Ash, Teak, and Cherry

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

“It’s too nice to cut on!”!!

Exactly how my wife feels about my DABoard

Luckily it has moved back from "decor" to the cabinet again so I am once again using it for meal prep.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Rob

Exactly how my wife feels about my DABoard

Luckily it has moved back from "decor" to the cabinet again so I am once again using it for meal prep.

yours is almost 10 years old now. and the price was right!

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by DAB

nice kitchen. needs a small oak bowl (working on it....). stay tuned.

i take it you like it?

Do I like it? He asks do I like it…..OH BOY, YES I LOVE IT!

You did a great job, really! Even better in person, and that’s it’s in MY kitchen!

Like I said before, it will reside on my custom handmade Cherry kitchen island for ever! And as a reminder of your kindness!

Thank you so, so much!

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

Do I like it? He asks do I like it…..OH BOY, YES I LOVE IT!

You did a great job, really! Even better in person, and that’s it’s in MY kitchen!

Like I said before, it will reside on my custom handmade Cherry kitchen island for ever! And as a reminder of your kindness!

Thank you so, so much!

after you clean it, let it dry by standing on it's edge, so both sides dry evenly.

otherwise....bad things happen.....and that would be bad if bad things happen.

remember, SAD backwards is DAS, and DAS is not good to be SAD.

[DAB]

now remember: no refunds, no exchanges, warranty void upon payment of invoice, payment due before work starts, and have a nice day.

enjoy. if it gets too scratched up for your taste, some 220 sandpaper will take care of that quickly. when water no longer beads, apply another coat of finish. wipe on, wipe off.

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by DAB

would she rather have the version before i removed all the excess glue?

Beautiful work.

Quick question. If one does not have a planer, what it the best way to remove the glue? Definitely heard wiping down while wet is bad, but I'm thinking of making a large knife block with 1" boards and dados. Can I just belt sand it?

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by DAB

sigh.....

visited my neighbor this past weekend, she needed a hand hanging some mirrors, got done, asked how her cutting board was.

well....she's used it twice, and now it sits on her dining table with knick knacks displayed on it.....because it's "too nice to use"

i just give up....

would she rather have the version before i removed all the excess glue?

Pic's of neighbor?

[DAB]

All I have

From last fall. Out walking her dogs.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by DAB

All I have

From last fall. Out walking her dogs.

Cute pups!

[DAB]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

Beautiful work.

Quick question. If one does not have a planer, what it the best way to remove the glue? Definitely heard wiping down while wet is bad, but I'm thinking of making a large knife block with 1" boards and dados. Can I just belt sand it?

when you glue up the strips, before clamping them up, use 2-3 sets of cauls to keep the strips flat to one another, then clamp up. this will reduce the amount of later sanding to get them flat later.

after about 2 hours of drying, the glue has set enough to unclamp and gently handle the piece, it's at this point that i take a cheap chisel and remove as much of the glue as i can. then let it cure overnight and then instead of running thru the planer, sand flat with a belt sander, 60 grit should suffice, so you can cross cut and do another glue up with the end grain showing.

[bill_daniels]

bump, so folks have an opportunity to discuss something, ANYTHING but the dumpster fire currently captivating the forum

[Don Rickles]

Bonus Bowl!!! Check out the matching grain work!!!

Douglas is the MAN!

[Rodnok1]

Looking for a proper wood working bench now. Normally I just use whatever bench is open and semi clean. Max size I'd say 5x10 foot. Anything pre-built that won't bust the budget as I'm just a hobbyist but have some cabinets and other projects to build.
Thanks in advance.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Rodnok1

Looking for a proper wood working bench now. Normally I just use whatever bench is open and semi clean. Max size I'd say 5x10 foot. Anything pre-built that won't bust the budget as I'm just a hobbyist but have some cabinets and other projects to build.
Thanks in advance.

Mine is a 3x8 sheet of plywood supported by 2x4s on edge, with 4x4 legs.

I’ll get a pic later.

Have several that size, all on casters, so easy to move around or join together if more space is needed.

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by Rodnok1

Looking for a proper wood working bench now. Normally I just use whatever bench is open and semi clean. Max size I'd say 5x10 foot. Anything pre-built that won't bust the budget as I'm just a hobbyist but have some cabinets and other projects to build.
Thanks in advance.

This is my basement bench. Used primarily for hand cutting dovetails. I have an identical bench out in my woodshop that gets used for everything. You can buy these all day long for $500 from Highland Woodworking.

[DAB]

need to find/make a box today.

[Black94lt1]

Originally Posted by DAB

Mine is a 3x8 sheet of plywood supported by 2x4s on edge, with 4x4 legs.

I’ll get a pic later.

Have several that size, all on casters, so easy to move around or join together if more space is needed.

No pics of mine handy, but I make mine the same except for the casters as I don't move mine. 3/4" plywood, 2x4 frame, 4x4 legs, two shelves underneath, one about 6" off the floor for power tools and one about 6" below the top for things like levels, extension cords, pry bars, etc.

[Rodnok1]

Ok I'll need it to have vises and dogs. Mobility not a real issue as I just slap plywood on sawhorses if need a bigger area.
I notice most are fairly narrow which is a concern.

[DAB]

a quick tour of my work benches and shop:

main workbench has a vise at one end, with some dog holes most of the length. use the orange plastic dogs that also fit Stanley work mate benches.

have 5 total work benches, 4 at this height, one other is taller (long story from long ago, mostly used for storage and 2 bench vises, not shown).

work benches are about 1" shorter than the TS, so they could be used for in feed or out feed (before i built the current out feed table and also later got some roller stands for in feed assistance).

all 3'x8'. i've found that to be a good size, not too deep that i cannot reach the other side instead of having to walk around all the time. little tray on the end opposite from the vise for a roll of craft/builder paper - very useful for protecting the bench when doing glue ups or staining or finishing.

[Tikiman]

I like the anti-fatigue mats. Those will save your back.