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Another cutting board of Spalm’s design. This one was a bit trickier than the last. At first I thought it was going so well I started thinking I could bang out a bunch of them in a few days production style. But then when I started the dry fit I realized that the tiny imperfections I couldn’t see had multiplied through the entire board.
I almost threw it out multiple times. I sanded, did partial glue-ups, created elaborate jigs for the table saw to straighten sides out and it got worse and worse of course.
I would work on it, get frustrated, and put it aside to work on something else. Finally I just decided to go ahead and finish it off and see what came out. I’m glad I did, but man was it a lot of work. So much sanding and filling in gaps with saw dust or slivers. It came out a little darker than I expected too, you can’t see the contrast between the purple heart and the walnut as much as I would like.
The triangles are purple heart, maple and walnut and the frame is sapele. I made it for a friend back in Hawaii. I’m sure he won’t judge it too harshly.
Also, does anybody know where I can get some little rubber feet to put on the bottom to keep it from sliding? Something with stainless screws maybe?
Pic 1: Board with butcher block oil
Pic 2: Board before oil was applied
Pic 3: Before the frame was added
-- I wish wood grew on trees so that this was a cheaper hobby.
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rmoore
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#1 posted 776 days ago
Looks like you could walk right down in to it! Love the splines on the corners, too.
-- The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. Ron, Crossville Tn
dub560
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#2 posted 776 days ago
Handsome boards
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SPalm
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#3 posted 776 days ago
That looks really great. Love the frame.
I bet your friend will be just thrilled.
And like you said, with a design like this, every issue is carried forward and seems to multiply.
You recovered well.
Good job Sir,
Steve
-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon
jeepturner
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#4 posted 776 days ago
I bought the local hardware store out of shower door bumpers, and used them on some of my boards. On other boards I used cork strips that I bonded on with white glue.
It would be nice to find a source for the clear silicon bumpers. I was thinking about cabinet shops where they have the smaller door and drawer bumpers also. I think the board only has to be high enough to not sit in any water left on the counter.
Nice board too. I think that the choice if woods will work as wood gets some sunlight. The purple heart will go towards a more purple and the walnut could get darker.
-- Mel
a1Jim
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#5 posted 776 days ago
Great looking board reminds of woodmosaics work too.
http://lumberjocks.com/WoodMosaics/projects
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GaryD
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#6 posted 775 days ago
Looks good!
-- Gary, Little River,SC I've Learned that the Lord didn't do it all in one day and neither can I
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#7 posted 775 days ago
I feel for you… I know the frustration of the ugly glue up…lol… as Steve said.. well saved… and I like the splined border.
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58j35bonanza
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#8 posted 775 days ago
My wife has been wanting me to make one of these, but I haven’t gotten the nerve up yet. I can only hope it turns out as nice as yours. But of course without all the frustration. lol
-- Chuck
MountianWilliam
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#9 posted 771 days ago
Very good!! It is one that I would like to try as well…........................Some day.
-- Acts 2:36--38
GerryMurray
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#10 posted 766 days ago
Great look Love the design cutting boards, what reference or intruction did you use to follow the design?
nice work, way to stick with it!
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