[Woodworking] crazy quilt cutting board

[DAB]

just started this today, will take about a week to glue up, have to glue up sections, let dry, trim any uneven edges, and then add the next section to it.

walnut, cherry, and maple, with purple heart and teak (not shown) accents...

[Sea Six]

What's going in the gaps?

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Sea Six

What's going in the gaps?

they will close up when i trim the edges and add the adjoining pieces.

[Fastguy]

I see at least five structural problems in your roof.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

I see at least five structural problems in your roof.

[Sea Six]

Originally Posted by DAB

they will close up when i trim the edges and add the adjoining pieces.

10-fo'

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

I see at least five structural problems in your roof.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Sea Six

10-fo'

this is just a dry layout to establish the pattern and size, have a few pieces on the side i can add on to fill it out as needed.

more as progress gets made.

[MrPeabody]

Wouldn't it be easier to just use one piece of wood instead of glueing all those little pieces together?




JK - Looks cool, can't wait to see the finished product.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by MrPeabody

Wouldn't it be easier to just use one piece of wood instead of glueing all those little pieces together?




JK - Looks cool, can't wait to see the finished product.

like this?



maybe, but this will be cool looking, and will last a looong time.

did this one a few years ago for Mrs. DAB, similar idea:



that was out of teak, maple, and ebony....$$$

[OddBall]

That's gonna look great!

[lspencer534]

It looks like a small wind would blow it away. What happens when you put it in the dishwasher? Do you have to assemble the little pieces all over again? Do you include a pattern and extra pieces for when some get lost? I wouldn't quit my day job if I were you.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

It looks like a small wind would blow it away. What happens when you put it in the dishwasher? Do you have to assemble the little pieces all over again? Do you include a pattern and extra pieces for when some get lost? I wouldn't quit my day job if I were you.

you never put wood cutting boards in a dishwasher. will be 2" thick, not going anywhere once done.

[TabuIsMe]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

It looks like a small wind would blow it away. What happens when you put it in the dishwasher? Do you have to assemble the little pieces all over again? Do you include a pattern and extra pieces for when some get lost? I wouldn't quit my day job if I were you.

Wood cutting boards are actually cleaner, and better then plastic cutting boards. Meant to be manually washed, no dish washer.

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by TabuIsMe

Wood cutting boards are actually cleaner, and better then plastic cutting boards. Meant to be manually washed, no dish washer.

I guess that's why I have to buy a new one every few months.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

I guess that's why I have to buy a new one every few months.

i include a one page instruction sheet, with do's and don'ts and how to care for it going forward....if cared for properly, a good end grain cutting board should last a looong time.

[OddBall]

Originally Posted by DAB

i include a one page instruction sheet, with do's and don'ts and how to care for it going forward....if cared for properly, a good end grain cutting board should last a looong time.

What would those be?

[DAB]

Originally Posted by OddBall

What would those be?

this is what was included with the board i sent to Iron Chef recently:

Cutting board care

I hope you enjoy this cutting board for many years. Below are some general guidelines for care of the cutting board, as well as websites that have additional information on cutting boards.

From Walnut Cutting Boards, Cherry Cutting Board, Wood Conditioner

NEVER submerge cutting boards in sink of water - not even for a second!!! Wood is porous and will soak up water causing the cutting board to crack when it dries. Wipe with hot soapy dish cloth and towel dry. DO NOT put in dishwasher. Store cutting boards flat to prevent warping.

Regular monthly maintenance for when your board looks or feels dry: Rub entire item with mineral oil or OZ Fine Culinary Wood Conditioner. Let it stand for five minutes before wiping off the excess oil with a dry cloth or paper towel.

Never use vegetable oils. These oils can become rancid, which in turn, can make your product rancid and create a health problem.

To bring your cutting boards back to looking and feeling like new, rub the entire item with mineral oil or OZ Fine Culinary Wood Conditioner. Using fine 320-wet/dry sandpaper, apply pressure and sand with the grain using long strokes. Wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth or paper towel.

To eradicate garlic, onion or other smells from board, rub the board with course salt or baking soda. Let stand a few minutes and wipe salt or baking soda from board. The smell should be gone.

Repeat process as needed.

This cutting board was finished a beeswax/mineral oil finish similar to that noted above. The glue used is also food safe (Titebond III).

Other websites:
Cutting Boards, Chopping Blocks, Butcher Blocks, Cutting Board Oil, Butcher Block Oil, How To Purchase Cutting Boards, How To Season Cutting Boards, Wood vs plastic cutting boards

Butcher Block Cutting Boards and Counter Tops

Douglas Brinkman

nothing complicated, but if you don't care for it, you can ruin it.

[Jeff '79]

Can you make one like this ?

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Can you make one like this ?

luthiers are very skilled craftsman....that would take some doing, and a lot of learning....