wouldwurker Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's been 10 months since I started woodworking, and one of the very first projects that I tried (and failed miserably) was an end grain cutting board. This was in January. I watched Marc's vid, gave it a shot, but simply didn't have the reps under my belt. It didn't work out well. In fact, it was terrible. It was also Red Oak and Poplar! . What makes the board special for me, and is what I didn't realize until after it was complete, was that I put absolutely no active thought into it, be it the squaring, planing, cutting, gluing, clamping, sanding, finishing, ...whatever. What was a very complex endeavor in January, was now a 'quickie' that I started and finished while waiting for 3 coats of shallac to dry on a different project. (Granted, the lumber was from a kit, and didn't need heavy rough initial milling, but work is work). I consider this a milestone as such and I'm a happy woodworker tonight. This is also the first thing I've made that isn't a present for someone. This puppy is for me! Find me a Cornish hen and a miniature meat cleaver, I'm cooking with fire tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 That looks great! Suspicious beverage in the background best saved for after machines are turned off, but seem to help pass the time when finishing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 The pop doesn't make an appearance until the sanding and finishing stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Glad you are getting such a lot out of woodworking Vinny. It becomes very addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Very nice board, Vinny! You have certainly made a lot of progress in these few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice job... If you want to save a buck, use mineral oil and bees wax.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do like the Watco butcher block 'oil and finish'. There's some sort of protectant in it besides wax and oil, and I think different from other butcher block oils I've seen. (Just like how "pure" Tung Oil has 10 versions out there.). Maybe it's a poly, not sure. Plus, the idea of melting beeswax in a pot sounds miserable to me, plus, the wrath I'd get for ruining the cookware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice. I might steal the design... Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Don't credit me. It's Woodcraft's 'cutting board kit - no 2' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridnharley Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do like the Watco butcher block 'oil and finish'. There's some sort of protectant in it besides wax and oil, and I think different from other butcher block oils I've seen. (Just like how "pure" Tung Oil has 10 versions out there.). Maybe it's a poly, not sure. Plus, the idea of melting beeswax in a pot sounds miserable to me, plus, the wrath I'd get for ruining the cookware! Once you melt the beeswax in a pot, it will be yours forever. Besides, while the wax is melting, time to have a beverage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I like beeswax after a soak in mineral oil. Both are food safe and look great. I have a friend who has epoxied on pine flooring to the front of his garage fridge. He calls beers stored in it termite juice. I like the look of it. He had mixed up too much so he went to attaching this to that. Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Once you melt the beeswax in a pot, it will be yours forever. Besides, while the wax is melting, time to have a beverage! Ahhhh! To get to a beer sooner than expected. Must be an amazing product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looking good, Vinny. As others have said, you just keep getting better with every project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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