new2wood

I am pretty new to woodworking. I took a class in high school and have made a few basic projects as Christmas presents. I was going to make a few cutting boards this year for my mother and mother-in-law. I have a few questions. 1. What are good woods to use? 2. How big? 3. Is salad bowl finish a good finish to use. Thanks, Chris

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Hello Chris,

Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be an interesting, as well as exciting, experience. Have fun and enjoy.

Chris, as far as your questions go they will get read by more members if you post them as a blog or forum topic. Here is a link to a video produced by Marc Spagnolo on making an end grain cutting board. It has been copied here many times. As far as woods are concerned about the only ones to avoid are open grain woods like oak. Woods like cherry, walnut, purple heart and maple make excellent cutters. The size is completely a matter of personal choice. Salad bowl finish is a good finish for cutters. Another finish that can be used is mineral oil.

If you would like to see a sampling of very imaginative cutting boards look at the projects posted by Degoose. I would have to say he is the unofficial cutting board king among the members here. Currently he is working on completing 150 cutting boards by the end of September.

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