End Grain Cutting Board

My vote would be for a nicely-sharpened low-angle hand plane.

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

Thanks for the tip Eric, I’ll give it a try this weekend.

Yeah, probably a low angle plane. Just be carefull on the edges, work in towards the center of the board so you don’t blow out the corner.

-- Jeremy, Saratoga, NY

Hi Erik, Welcome to LJs.
I would vote for the all purpose router on a sled. Works great for this kind of glue up, or flattening a bench top, etc. The sled can roll around on a gantry, or simply be supported by two flat boards like this:
A simple router sled.
Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

I agree with Steve if you have the means for a big project. Something small like a cutting board is likely best addressed with a block plane though. Steve’s item is a great idea though and something I’ve done with some very large tops…worth learning in my opinion.

Good luck!

Another vote for steve here. I have used the router sled method on very large solid wood counter that won’t fit through my planer. It works like a charm. Just be sure to build it to last. Once you use it you’ll love it and find things to make just so you can use it.

-- Chris ( Eaglewoods@sbcglobal.net )