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So this looks like just any other board. It’s a long grain board—- not too hard to make. For me though – it’s a breakthrough. This is the very first project that is 100% complete that I’ve done since my accident. I did all the leveling with hand planes and the finger cutout was done with chisels.
The finger cutout is square and I could not figure out how to make the corner – rounded with hand tools.
Finished with General’s salad bowl finish – three coats with 400 grit sanding between coats.
Hopefully my brother and sister-in-law will like it.
Anyway – this is my first project and I’m looking forward to posting a whole lot more since I’m doing better.
Thanks for looking.
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19 comments so far
Woodhacker
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posted 354 days ago
Nice job Betsy. I’m sure they’re going to love it.
-- Martin, Kansas
lew
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posted 354 days ago
Much more beautiful than the sketchup rendition.
Nice work Betsy!
Lew
Scott Bryan
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posted 354 days ago
This is a nice job Betsy. But I feel that I have to give you another warning- making these can be just as addictive as boxes. :)
It is good to see you having fun.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
woodworm
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posted 354 days ago
Very nice cutting board, congratulation!
I agree with Scott Bryan, cutting boards making as well as boxes making can be addictive.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Greg3G
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posted 354 days ago
Great milestone project. You did an excellent job. It will make a wonderful gift.
-- Greg - Charles Town, WV
Betsy
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posted 354 days ago
Thanks a lot guys. I’m pretty sure I’m back to stay now!
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Dusty56
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posted 354 days ago
That is a wonderful board …nice color combo : )
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Bob42
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posted 354 days ago
Glad to see you back.
The board looks great.
Looking forward to more.
-- Bob K. East Northport, NY
Douglas Bordner
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posted 354 days ago
Go Betsy!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Jerry
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posted 354 days ago
Looks great!! Can’t wait to see more.
-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*
dustygirl
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posted 354 days ago
Nice cutting board Betsy.Some day I hope to get good enough to try something like this.
-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?
Jim
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posted 354 days ago
I like the mix of woods, nice touch.
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Betsy
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posted 354 days ago
Thanks all – I really appreciate the encouragement.
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rikkor
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posted 353 days ago
I am so glad to hear your recovery is going well. That is a fine board even without the extra cool of your recovery.
Thos. Angle
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posted 353 days ago
That’s a dandy, Betsy!!! Glad you’re feeling better. Hurry up and show us some more.
-- Thos. Angle
jockmike2
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posted 353 days ago
Very pretty Betsy. You did a fine job.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Napaman
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posted 353 days ago
soooo happy for you betsy!!!! this is very nice!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Betsy
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posted 352 days ago
thanks all. I’m glad to be back myself!
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degoose
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posted 243 days ago
Unusual symetry.. very catching and to think handtools onlyl.. fabulous
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