Maple Dough Board

What a great piece and idea. Do you want a piece like that to stay fairly “raw” Greg (because of its function) or will you keep coating it with the walnut oil? thanks for sharing.

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It will stay fairly raw, I will probably recoat it a couple times a year but I have to be careful. The flour will stick to the board if it has too much oil on it. I am considering using other finishes and will be testing those this year.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

I almost missed this one!

This would be great for kneading bread dough on. Is the top of the front edge flush to the base surface or is there a little lip to keep the flour under control and not flowing onto the floor?

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the front lip is flush with the surface of the board and hangs down about 1 1/2 inches. This catches on the edge of the counter top and allows you to put pressure down and away from you as you kneed the dough.

My wife bakes a lot and she finds it very useful. My father in-law want a new one a bit wider and with out the sides.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

Hmm, neat idea. And nice work. I think I’ll have to show this to my wife and see if she likes it. If so, I guess it’s off to the shop!

Great design. I made one similiar for my son who is a chef. It has the board down on the front and Up in the back. They cut and flip the pieces to the back so they can continue cutting without hitting the pre-cut pieces.

I made mine out of Birds-eye maple. I think he keeps one side for presentation and the other side to cut on.

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Wow a bench hook for bread. Gotta watch those cooks. Next thing you know they will be mitering their noodles.

Seriously, great project. I will have to add it to my build it someday project list.

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great job! thats a good idea!

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Nice board, but where do you get Maple dough? ;)

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It must be from those seeds with the wings. : ^ O

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Nice job and great idea, my wife still bakes me bread but when I put in the new kitchen I put in a low spot for her (she’s vertically challenged) and she just loves it. So shes all set. jockmike

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Great idea. And much cheaper than my solution – I had a granite counter-top installed. My wife loves it for bread making.

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Nice piece Greg, clean and simple. I wouldn’t put any coating though. Very soon the flour will fill up the pores and give it a “washed” old look you wouldn’t be able to imitate.

Don, The problem with the granite is that is too cold for making dough… but then with your OZ weather I don’t think this pose any trouble down under. Alsom, you could think of it as a small box with a missing lid and front. :o)

PhilisopherSteve, why does your comment sound like an excuse-seeking for a new tool buy? (LOL)

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