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There are, as at January 9th 2012, 774 projects labelled with 'cutting board' on Lumberjocks. I thought I ought to see what the attraction is, so 2012 saw me in the 'shop knocking some out. For me, the joy of seeing the pattern come to life when I slapped on the mineral oil (Liquid Paraffin in the UK) was worth the time spent in making the boards.

A friend (thanks Louise!) had given me some enormous bags of 'short ends' from a factory that makes luxury kitchens. She had been given them to burn! They were mostly oak, but there were also some boards of cherry, sycamore, walnut and, possibly, tulipwood (Liriodendron tulipifera). They were nearly all accurately dimensioned to 3/4" thickness and were all between 8" and 24" long. So, a good start to this little project.

These cutting boards are pretty standard, but a delight to see and will impress eventual recipients as gifts. My thicknessing sander really came in useful for these…

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Sweeeeet! I gotta make some of those!
And that sander….Awesome job.
 

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Hey Stewart, lookin' good. Nice to see you.
Building boards is kind of fun. You so nailed it.

I like them,
Steve
 

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They came out wonderfully, Stewart. Very nicely done indeed.
 

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Eh champion our Stewart.
 

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These are fantastic, Stewart!
 

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These are all way cool cutting boards,really nice designs.
 

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Gastronomical Stewart! Really beautiful boards. When you decide to do something, you do it right!
 

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Your work is always top-notch, Stewart. Great looking boards!
 

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Wow! I like these boards. The grain and pattern with the contrast really make these cutting boards standout.
 

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Stewart: Those are some great boards. Especially from scrap.
 

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Beautifully done, Stewart. And your price for stock cannot be beaten!
 

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Very good Mr. Stewart, beautifully made, as is usual for your work, Sir.
 

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Nice lookin boards! Cutting boards are on my do list also. I expecially like the board in the 3rd pic (assuming
you count like I do: left,right, left right, left ). Really nice pattern. Well done.
 

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Nice boards Stew. I will have a look at your home made sander with interest.
 

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I have been planning on joining in the cutting board group for a few weeks now, been reading lots of great info about them here on LJ's…all the talent here is just simply amazing…!

Great designs and great looking boards.
 

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High end boards Stewart.

Great job for the sander as well

Now we have 775 projects labelled 'cutting board'

Happy New year
 
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