Butcher Block

Nice job, Mary Anne.
The grain is just exquisite!
And… the thickness is just right!
Ellen

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

It looks great, Mary Anne. All these cutting boards! The LJs creativity is getting to me.

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Looks really good, May Anne.

I wouldn’t push that thing about the first meal…. just in case there is anything poisonous about that oak. :-)

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

Beautiful cutting board Mary Anne. Hadn’t thought of doing an end grain one. Thanks for the inspiration!

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White oak is butcher block safe. Red oak would be a no-no. The variable size and grain pattern is good.

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Nice job Mary Anne !!
Yes, You got the cleaning right.
I like the vinegar myself because it is a food product.
It has a good reduction of microorganisms- I read a study
done for cleaning cutting boards this works very well.
I have used end grain oak before with no problems.
Your friends are going to live this one…

Lisa

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Hey gal, it’s a winner. I read a study awhile back that said wood cutting boards have a natural antibacterial something in them. Much more appropriate material than plastic. So surround yourself with wood and you’ll never get sick. LOL..I think a dinner would be appropriate too! Good first!

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Very nice and ya the time to work the meal is in conversation long before you start such a project. Planting mind seeds for later harvest.

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Thanks for the comments, y’all!

So it is white oak that makes the difference. Thanks for that info, lobo4.
The wood shows a lot grain on the end, but it is extremely tight. I made another board (oops, gotta post that) out of hard maple and walnut that was a lot more “thirsty” when I oiled it.

dustbunny, I often use vinegar and water when I am in cleaning the critter areas of my house. It does a better job than normal household cleaning products and I feel a lot safer using it. I also use peroxide from time to time for “organic” cleanup when I know it won’t harm the surface. I suppose it might work on cutting boards, too.

I definitely have to make some more boards so I can get that dinner invitation thing right. ;)

Nice board. looks like you started with a pretty large chunk of oak to get started. I need to remember the whole good luck thing next time I give one of these away, ha ha.

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Nice job Marie Anne

Beautiful cut

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Good work Marie Anne.

I’m thinking of making something like this myself after our meat carving board (wedding present, split in two, much angst from she who must be obeyed) went west.

I hear that Beech is a good wood for butcher’s blocks. Might try this.

Martyn

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Nice board Mary Anne!

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Two thumbs up .very nice.

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