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We have lots of cutting boards posted on Lumber Jocks so I thought I’d add one to the mix. A neighbor came over with a headboard he’d built. He wanted an oval cut in the center for a mirror. When we finally got it cut out there was this piece of Ash laying on the shop floor. I asked him where he wanted it and he said,” Keep it.” I got to looking at it this week and decided it needed to be doing something. Carleen has a little cutting board with this type of handle which she really likes.So, more from the scrap pile and we added some Walnut to the mix. I even used my Bead-Lock to hold it all together. It is really a meat or bread board. It is one sided because of the leather feet I glued to the bottom. They keep it in one place and keep it solid. The bottom had some issues and wouldn’t look very good if it was up. The board is sorta 18 inches long by 15 1/2 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. The finish is Olive Oil. Made a fun afternoon. I think Mama likes it.
-- Thos. Angle
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WoodMosaics
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posted 213 days ago
The Walnut adds a lot to it, and I’ve always heard that Ash was the best wood to be used around food for cutting boards.
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Bob #2
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posted 213 days ago
Nice Thom.
Bob
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dennis mitchell
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posted 213 days ago
...sorta 18 inches…That must be Cowboy talk for left my tape in the shop again. Great little project!
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oldskoolmodder
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posted 213 days ago
Love the contrast Thomas. Looks real easy to handle too.
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PaBull
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posted 213 days ago
Yup, if Mama’s happy everybody is happy, and can be the icing on the cake.
Thanks for the post.
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RAH
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posted 213 days ago
Nice, I like this one. I like all of the variations of cutting boards we have seen.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 213 days ago
I like this project. I will cross my fingers that expansion doesn’t ruin it for you.
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Greg3G
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posted 213 days ago
Nice board Thom. I like the contrasting wood. Have you ever tried Walnut oil for a finish? BTW…what glue do you used to attach the leather feet? I really like that idea.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 212 days ago
Thanks for all the nice comments. As to expansion, it’s not an heirloom. If it cracks apart, just throw it in the fire and build another one. Never tried Walnut oil. I oil my saddles with Olive Oil and it’s always there. The feet keep it in one place on the counter.
-- Thos. Angle
Grumpy
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posted 212 days ago
Carleen should be pleased with that one Tom. Very nice piece, great contrast.
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