A copy of Dan Walters's cutting Board

way to go Dan – and way to go Tony!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

That is a sharp board. Nice work. It dosn’t surprise me that it sold that fast. When I thought someone would copy that design I didn’t think it would have been that fast!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

You have to strike whilst the iron is hot – I have declined to sell it at the moment – I made it for a “Demonstrator” to show my commercial customers.

I see how many are ordered in the next few weeks, then I’ll make a batch of them – it will keep my prices and costs lower.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

Another great cutting board!

This is one of the benefits of LumberJocks – we get to see designs like this and also get construction details.

Thanks, Tony, for sharing how you made yours.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

I liked the orginal and I like this one. Well done. How long does it take you to make?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Great work Tony, and congratulations on the sale. I hope you get lots of orders for these, as they look wonderful.

Did you use lap joints for the boards?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Wayne: I’m not certain How long the construction took – The minutes merge into hours which merge into years. I would guess for the Glue up and the sanding and smoothing about a 8 working hours – the time from start to finish, including the Oil and Way treatment 4 days.

Bill: No lap joints Bill, it was bad enough to make them with butt joints – Lots of Polyurethane…..

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

Hey Tony
Great looking project !! I’ve been looking for some Holly to put in place of the wenge. Thinking it would look cool too, but Jatoba is a nice contrast. White Birch may look good too. Maybe maple. Guess the combinations are limitless. Have fun making them. I know I did !
Regards
DAN

-- ..... art for lifes sake ... danwalters@lumberjocks.com

Do I see a cutting board challenge in the future?

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The Jatoba is a really difficult wood to work – it is so hard – thank goodness for machines.

I keep trying to get some exotics here, even Holly is exotic for us – I have to take a walk through the parks here and see if I can find some imported trees that are going to be felled or trimmed, maybe I can get some offcuts.

Cutting Board challenge – now that is a good idea – It will put a lot of the beginners on the same level as the more experienced woodworkers, we will see a lot of creative designs I am sure.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

I love the idea of a cutting board challenge. It would probably motivate me to get off my butt and build one. I’ve been wanting to, but you know how that goes. The only problem with a cutting board challenge… it could turn into a “who can find the best wood” challenge. The wood species chosen seem to have a huge impact in the final product. I’m still up for it.

-- Joshua, Olathe, Kansas

Nice work

-- Marge, Colorado

Tony, I marked Dan’s board as something I would like to make in the future. Thanks for the reminder. Nicely done project.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

I agree Tony a cutting board challenge would be lots of fun. Martin, are you reading this thread?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Hi Tony;

Very nice looking cutting board. It’s too bad someone’s going to take a knife to them!

Don’t forget to send Dan a commission on your sales! LOL

Lee

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yes Wayne, I’m reading ;) thanks for great idea Obi!

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Joshua – you made a valid point about who can get the nicest wood – Exotic woods for me are difficult to find here in Finland, I do not have the same possibilities as other countries.

I think that there a lot of very creative and talented artisans out there who will make some beautiful projects without using exotics.

So I have set myself a challenge, to remake this board, with the stock I have in the shop using native European woods only – let’s see what it turns out like.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

Fantastic ooking board, Tony.

I agree with Lee…. I couldn’t bear to let anyone take knife to that!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I bet your “native” board will look great too Tony. I think it is partly the colors (different woods), and also partly the design as well. That woven look will still be a big draw as long as you find contrasting woods to work with. If you see a weave pattern, then it will be one people want.

I bet Obi is already looking for some left over hickory for his cutting board.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

The alternaive board is in the clamps, just waiting for the glue to dry. The second one was a lot easier than the first.

You are correct Bill – it is more the colour contrast than having something exotic – you will all have to wait until tomorrow to see the finished item (only 1 coat of oil before the photoshoot!!!!!)

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

That’s a really nice board, Tony!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)