Another Cutting Board

That end grain walnut looks amazing!

Now that is sweet. Like the handles too.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

How did you mount the handles on the end of the board?

-- Leo

Very professional…
For the handles I would cut the head of the screws and epoxy them in holes…??

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the end grainpattern is awsome reminds ne of wenge in some way very nice,not sure i would want to cut on it to nice to scratch up.

-- if you dont think you can, your right

Nicely done Rob, End grain Walnut is hard to beat. Like the handles too – adds to the function…....

Jeff

-- Jeff - I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

A perfect combination of wood, skill and art.

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Nice job, Rob. Wood work lives north of the border!

-- The nicer the nice, the higher the price!

Very nice I love it, I would have to agree with Degoose Cut the heads and epoxy.

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

Dang, that is very attractive! I’m a sucker for walnut, especially when it looks this good.

So, how did you attach the handles?

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

I had always assumed that you bolt the handles onto the two end pieces before clamping them for the final glue-up. Wouldn’t epoxy just be a giant mess with to deal with with the risk of them popping out? Either way, I’d love to hear how you did it. The board is really nice.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

Thanks for the comments! I love the look of walnut, if it wasn’t so damn expensive up here in Canada, I think everything I made would be out of walnut. I have to credit azwoodman for his walnut cutting board:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/28165
I loved his design and had to make one for myself.
As for the handles: I cut the heads off the bolts that screw into the handles, and drilled holes into the finished board; then cemented the bolts into the holes with construction adhesive. Seems pretty solid, but will see how well it lasts in the long run.

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario