dipping boards

Mate i like them very much and if I can find the time will make a few for Melbourne.
Thanks go to closetguy too.
Larry

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Nice looking projects you have there. The text was tough to read through though.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

nice boards ,
i like the color combos .

well done !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

thanks all Larry these build fast. the way you work you could make 20 a day
i know i am making about 5
all the clamps i have
thanks David i think i am getting better at matching up wood in my projects

-- self proclaimed copycat

WOWEEEEEE. Some fantastic looking dip trays. I need to get me one of those bowl bits too.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Wow Eddy these are fantastic great job.

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Great job! Very nice choices of wood. These all really go good together.

Keep it up.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

Sweet dipping boards : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Wow the purple heart dipping board looks stunning

the rest are very impressive as well

Great Work

Hooky

-- Happiness is a way of travel , not a destination (Roy Goodman)

beautiful.
(and I thought it was smoke at first glance)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great boards, I might have to try them too…

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

Good job. These have always been good sellers at my shows. I took it one step further and have a lady in NH who makes ceramic bowls to fit in the well. This allows you to put oil out for dipping bread. I sell mine with the bowl.

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clocetguy, thanks for kind words i am still working the bug’s out as you can see i have a small burning issue
in the corners but these things are fun to make and you are wright people like these things a lot. i think it is the 3 dimensional look
thanks for the inspiration for these

-- self proclaimed copycat

I use to have a burning issue in the corners, but resolved it. I originally bought a cheap bowl bit from one of those discount router bit mail order companies. Every board got burned, and it is impossible to sand it out. After about 5 boards, the metal raceway failed and sent ball bearings flying all over the shop. I then ordered two new ones at a considerable higher cost. One was the Freud and one was CMT. Both worked excellent and burning was almost non-existent. I use an Onsrud 1/2” straight spiral for the round cutout.

However, I found that you have to keep the router moving through the corners, even with good bits. If you stop, it will still burn a little. I also backed off on the depth of cut. It probably takes me about 5 or six passes now, but I seldom have burning anymore. I got about 30 boards out of the Freud before it started getting dull enough to start burning again. I am on the CMT now and like it just as much and will probable buy another one soon. The cutting portion is about 1/16” longer than the Freud.

I have detailed pictures of the bits and jig at dgmwoodworks.com

I also use sanding stars for sanding into the corners. I have the 2” foam pad that I chuck into my cordless drill and stick the velcro sanding star on it. It works well for the round circle also.

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thanks closet guy for the input.
that is exaxtly what i have i wasnt sure how it would turn out or if i liked it so i cheep bit it
was. good to now that i can adress the problem with a better bit will be looking for sanding stars
and a foam pad here soon
again thank you for the update on making these

-- self proclaimed copycat