Cutting board made with apitong? - Woodworking Talk
Jan 16, 2018 · Trampis Discussion starter. 33 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jan 16, 2018. So I've got some scrap pieces of apitong from a work project of decking a large equipment trailer. The pieces are 8" wide x 2" thick. I've got a few pieces 3' long or so. Was wondering if it would be good for making a cutting board with a few maple/cherry/walnut highlight ...
Filling gaps in an end grain cutting board - Woodworking Talk
Apr 10, 2013 · That one looks to be a rea of pinky wood in the cherry sapwood. You could tighten it up with CA or use a low viscosity epoxy like west system that would wick into the cracks and weak wood to firm it up and seal it off. Fine sawdust and TB will fill the gap but does not penetrate well. It it's the bottom, I might route out the small area, clean ...
Foam Board for Cutting Surface - Woodworking Talk
Aug 25, 2024 · 8207 posts · Joined 2015. #9 · Aug 27, 2024. You don’t need an elaborate set up. 2” is probably rigid enough to support itself. But all you need is a couple 2x4’s. I used to use 1” now I use 1/2”. Cutting the sheet of foam in quarters …
End grain cutting board length calculation - Woodworking Talk
Oct 15, 2017 · If your table saw blade is 1/8th thick and you need 15 pieces then times 1/8th (Thickness of blade) by 15 (Number of pieces and as of such number of cuts). This makes 1.875 (1 7/8ths) added to the last answer we got (24 3/8ths plus 1 7/8ths) equals 26.250 (26 1/4). Simplified without my babbling: 18"/1.125 = 14.4.
Cutting Boards - Maple, Cherry and Walnut | Woodworking Talk
May 29, 2019 · From there I decided that all the cutting boards would be approximately 16” long and 12” wide. The width is currently dictated by the width of my wood planer. In the future I may try to upgrade the width capacity with other techniques. I set to work cutting to length all the pieces of walnut, cherry and hard maple.
Mineral spirits on cutting board help! - Woodworking Talk
Dec 22, 2019 · Mineral spirits on cutting board help! Hi everyone! I’m new to cutting boards and have made my first end grain cutting board! I finished the cutting board using watco butcher block oil and finish.I followed the manufacturers instructions to the tee. However when the second coat dried, it left a sticky finish which was caused by residual oil ...
Is Pine ok to use for a cutting board? - Woodworking Talk
Nov 12, 2019 · 1344 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Nov 12, 2019. The simple answer is, you can use whatever you like for it. Each wood species has pros and cons for cutting board use, though. Of course, most pine is relatively soft wood and if you do cut on it, you will likely chop it …
Small Jig To Make Juice Groove for Wood Cutting Board
Apr 16, 2019 · maymill Discussion starter. 3 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Apr 16, 2019. here is a small jig to rout a juice groove for wood cutting board. it looks not like a pro but i worked for me. hopefully help for who want to make cutting board. anyone have any better jig just show up to learn. have a good day. 5.
Clamps for gluing cutting boards - Woodworking Talk
May 24, 2021 · For a 2' cutting board you would want 2-3 sets of cauls. With pipe, or bar clamps clamp the cutting board every few inches as you normally would. Tighten cauls, tighten clamps, let dry. You should come out with a dead flat panel every time. If you want to give God a good laugh, tell him what your plans are for today.
Wood for cutting boards - Woodworking Talk
Jan 28, 2013 · USE AND CARE FOR YOUR CUTTING BOARD Your cutting board has been coated with food grade mineral oil. The oil enhances the life of the board and prevents it from drying out. 1) After using your board, wash with water or …