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This is my first post and I'm pretty new to woodworking. I know cutting boards are an overdone woodworking project, but I learned a lot from doing this and couldn't be happier with the results. The wood came from a single board of warped and twisted Acacia. In my limited experience this stuff is HARD to work with, but I love the look of the grain pattern. I think I'm one step closer in my wife's eyes to justifying the purchase of all my tools - maybe!

I found the idea on a google search and was compelled to find some Acacia and give this a try. It measures 13" x 13" x 1.5". I cut a finger groove on all 4 sides. I flattened it using a router jig, and rounded off all edges.

This was a great project, and has such a unique look. Thanks a lot for looking. Comments or critiques welcome.

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Looks good. Whatcha gonna do with it?
What's it finished with?
 

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Really sharp looking boards. I flattened mine with a router jig as well and was still surprised by how much sanding they took to get smooth - end grain is tough!
 

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Yeah I just stopped making them after the Christmas present boards were done due to the amount of sanding involved. There has to be a better way. I have half a dozen roughed out boards in a corner of the shop. I'm just not going through that again.
 

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No such thing as too many cutting board projects , especially when they look as good as this one : )
Which finish did you use on it ?
 

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I must say, quite beautiful
 

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Thanks for the great compliments.

Btw…the board was finished with mineral oil.
 
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