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Not just any cutting board

Project by Betsy posted 354 days ago 696 views 0 times favorited 19 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.


19 comments so far

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 619 days


posted 354 days ago

Nice job Betsy. I’m sure they’re going to love it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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lew

4487 posts in 651 days


posted 354 days ago

Much more beautiful than the sketchup rendition.

Nice work Betsy!

Lew

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Scott Bryan

20686 posts in 717 days


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.

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woodworm

8255 posts in 486 days


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.

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Greg3G

770 posts in 981 days


posted 354 days ago

Great milestone project. You did an excellent job. It will make a wonderful gift.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

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Betsy

2386 posts in 791 days


posted 354 days ago

Thanks a lot guys. I’m pretty sure I’m back to stay now!

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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Dusty56

3466 posts in 583 days


posted 354 days ago

That is a wonderful board …nice color combo : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Bob42

285 posts in 686 days


posted 354 days ago

Glad to see you back.

The board looks great.
Looking forward to more.

-- Bob K. East Northport, NY

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Douglas Bordner

3424 posts in 959 days


posted 354 days ago

Go Betsy!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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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*

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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?

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Jim

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posted 354 days ago

I like the mix of woods, nice touch.

-- Jim Sollows --- Langley BC Canada --- www.sollows.ca

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Betsy

2386 posts in 791 days


posted 354 days ago

Thanks all – I really appreciate the encouragement.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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rikkor

11335 posts in 770 days


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.

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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

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jockmike2

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posted 353 days ago

Very pretty Betsy. You did a fine job.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Napaman

3488 posts in 972 days


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...

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Betsy

2386 posts in 791 days


posted 352 days ago

thanks all. I’m glad to be back myself!

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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degoose

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posted 243 days ago

Unusual symetry.. very catching and to think handtools onlyl.. fabulous

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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