End Grain Cutting board

Beautiful boards… you can never go wrong with a cutting board gift.
Ellen

-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

I like the rounded edges. It give the board character.

-- I don't make mistakes, only design changes....www.dgmwoodworks.com

Nice. Anyone know how long we have to make a cutting board before we get kicked off lumber jocks.LOL
Seems like a right of passage here. I got the wood but I need a little more time. I swear I’m gonna do it.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

What did you use for your finish on these beauties ?

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

You did an excellent job

-- Billp

Nice timber choice.. wish I had access to those timbers… good attention to grain orientation… I always look for that.. it shows a professionalism that is sometimes missing… well executed and superbly finished. Rounding the corners is a great touch.

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ lazylarrywoodworks.com.au For lovers of all things timber...

Degoose, Thx to you and everyone for the help and advice. You have been a mentor to some of us with your quality craftsmanship and boards. I tried to follow the grain orientation like you have mentioned before. Some bad spots on the wood would not allow me to pick some. I used 50/50 salad bowl finish & mineral spirits, 10 coats. (Over kill, I know. It is the Aircraft Maintenance in me.) I took the wood whisper’s advice on the type of finish and I love it. I should be done with the Rock Maple & Purple Heart boards for my wife next week. The rounded corners were my wife’s idea. I mounted little black rubber feet with screws in the bottom to allow our granite counter tops to breath and to keep the board from moving while in use.
Thx, again everyone.
Ken

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Very nice wood combination, great looking boards.

nice work

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

RexMcKinnon: I think I lasted 3 months before I “had” to make one. However – ever since I bought some tools my mom has been waiting patiently… :)

I admit although I try to focus on grain orientation it often gets the best of me. Now that Larry pointed it out it’s easy to see that you (Ken) did a great job. Whenever I re-watch the woodwhisperer rounding the corners with his router I realize I need router that can do what you seem to have done here. The old crappy B&D is no good. Nice corners.

Beautiful board! I’m sure that they will love it…

-- John, Ontario, Canada

Beautiful!

Ken – What did you use to finish the board with?

50/50 Salad Bowl finish / Mineral Spirits about 7 coats front 4 on bottom.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Awesome board! Im ready to try my hand at an end grain board. I would love any advice you have that you think would help on my project. Two quick question I have for sure : What type of glue do you use? and Is there any specific wood that is better for end grain work? Ive only made 2 boards and Im very new to this so any advice will be gratefully appreciated. Even if its your not ready for end grain!ha ha! Thanks

-- Steph, Phoenix