Slice and Dice
A while back someone asked a forum question about what everyone does with their scrap wood and cutoffs. The overwhelming response was for inlay pieces, or firewood. I also do the same thing, but last fall I gathered up some scrap and made up bookmarks for gifts at Christmas. While doing this I sort of got carried away with it. Making bookmarks are like making cutting boards. It’s not difficult and its fun experimenting with different designs and wood types. With glued up blocks, it’s just a matter of slicing the strips on the bandsaw, run them through the drum sander, and put on a clear finish. I can usually crank out 50-75 a day. My original intention last December was to make ...
