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I had some problems making this, getting it flat was tricky. I tried to use the planer but the board exploded and I had to make it a bit smaller :) I then setup a drum sander on my lather, which worked ok except the paper peeled off a bit. I was probably in a bit too much of a hurry there, I ended up using a hand belt sander and then a random orbital sander to finish it off. I finished the board itself with mineral oil mixed with some bees wax.
Next time I will get the drum sander working better, or make my own small drum sander.
Wombles!
David.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 538 days ago
David,
This is a very interesting board. This is one of the more unique ones that have been posted here. What woods did you use in its construction?
Thanks for the post.
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GaryK
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posted 538 days ago
Very unique! Great job.
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pinkfish
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posted 538 days ago
The middle is cherry, 2×2’s and scrap 1xrandom widths. The contrasting colours are sap vs heart wood and the outside is maple.
rikkor
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posted 538 days ago
You did a nice job on this board. It should make someone very happy.
Napaman
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posted 538 days ago
wow…that looks like a tough build…
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jockmike2
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posted 537 days ago
A beautiful cutting board. mike
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kjverlanic
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posted 537 days ago
Nice looking board! Next time you do one instead of trying to flatten it with a planer or belt sander, try using a router sled, simple to build and easy to use and you will love the results.
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