Mini LVDTs

Great boards, love the patterns.

-- David, Mesa Arizona

Very nice, I like the overall thickness. Its bold and stable and won’t go sliding across the counter with a misguided blow from a knife.

Are you giving these out as a gift? I ask because I made a friend a nice cutting board and she has it hanging on her wall like art (She says its too nice to use).. Although I guess you could hang yours on the wall too, and with the proper amount of light, it would look like art.

-- Richard Boise, Idaho

these are beautiful!

that said – especially if these are a gift, just be aware that bloodwood can cause some serious allergic reactions to people sensitive to it, same goes for walnut.

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

Great set of boards here, for sure.

I especially like the spinal board for it’s boldly decorative statement.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

@Richard – Thank you. I sell these to friends and coworkers. Most of them say that they are too nice to cut on. My response is “Buy one to cut on and one for decoration.” :) My wife cuts on every board I have made for her. She’s ruthless, but the end grain boards hold up surprisingly well. I tell folks that they can do whatever they want with it. Display it, cut on it, or use it as kindling.

@PurpLev – I have seen some cases where woodworkers were allergic to the dust when working with it. Thank you for the tip.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

Lovely boards, really inspiring stuff, and I do like the name, Legless Vegetable Death Tables, thats just great :D

-- Jani, a Neanderthal woodworker in Sweden.

Cool boards and absolutely love the name…. I have got to remember that one…lol

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED THE NAME, THESE ARE AWESOME!!!

Great boards.
Love your description. :)

Jamie

-- Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Dang, now I am hungry.

Very good job. I really need to go back and build some more boards. Fun stuff.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Ha! “LVDT’s”. . .too funny.

I am still in my very early learning curve and would like to better understand “50/50 salad bowl finish/mineral spirits” definition. . .thanks!

Kit

-- Kit, Paso Robles, CA, http://www.WoodworkerKit.com

@Kit. Plenty of options when it comes to finish on cutting boards. It all boils down to selecting a food-safe finish that works best for your time, budget, allergy concerns and preferences.

The WoodWhisperer recommended a 50/50 mix of Salad Bowl Finish and Mineral Spirits as one option. I tried it and really liked the look. I’ve also tried mineral oil, which is OK too.

Mix 1 part Salad Bowl Finish with 1 part mineral oil, which thins it out and allows it to penetrate and cure within the wood. I usually do at least 4 coats, with ample drying time in between.

With that said… I am a total newbie hobbyist. I am not a professional by any means. I just tinker. Lots of pros on LJs, which could probably offer you sound advice on various finishing options.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

well done. what i really want to say is great patterns, mclean. lots of nice straight cuts without being just another geometrical deco cutting board. the asymmetry (ie: 3’s vs. 4’s) rocks a nice pattern. adds some motion to them which really sets them apart from the typical. great looking work.

-- "Take extra care not to lose what you feel" (Winwood/Capaldi/Wood)

by the way, your humor is repulsive. my uncle was a port wine log. we took him with us to a party once and never saw him again.

-- "Take extra care not to lose what you feel" (Winwood/Capaldi/Wood)

@skone… that was a “gouda” one. :)

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.