Just one more cutting board

looks nice, I like the beefiness of it.

curious – I’ve never done cutting boards as of yet – are those food safe species of lumber (poplar/oak/cedar)?

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I’ve never researched the materials, though I think I’ve seen a lot of oak used in boards and bowls. The cedar should be ok, as cedar planks are often used for grilling—where heat would increase the food’s exposure to chemicals in the wood. A downside to the cedar is the relatively loose grain. In this composite, however, the cedar would be supported by adjacent poplar and oak. The poplar has a nice tight grain and sands (on the end grain) smoother than either of the other species.

-- Larry

Nice board Larry. These cutting boards become something of an addiction don’t they.

-- Jim Westbrooks

Cool looking cutting board, Larry!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

It’s rare to see new and unique boards. Well done!

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Very nice. Well here I go again.

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good job

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon