..Kev Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Don't recall who posted this recently here but, I really liked the idea.. Thought I'd give it a go.. Simple walnut cutting boards all milled and glued up. Will put in the maple and purple heart this weekend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Tiods, The first one of these I made, when I glued in the first strip, I was careful making sure the surface of the two halves was flat but was not too concerned about the length being exactly right as I figured I could always trim the whole thing to length when I was through. So, I was about a 1/16' off. But when I cut the board in two the second time and glued in the second strip, it made the first strip be off by a 1/16". I'm not sure if I said that to where it was clear, cause now I'm confused, but it is important that the ends of the cutting board be even when you glue them up. There is an article in FWW by Scott Lewis http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/article/a-unique-cutting-board.aspx And he also did a video http://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/video/the-coolest-cutting-board-ever.aspx Also, be sure and keep the radius of your curves gradual. Good luck to ya. Look forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Every time I see pictures of your shop I get supremely jealous! Looking forward to see the end result. Thanks Mike, I'm sure there's nothing there you don't have.. I've seen some pretty awesome stuff come from your shop as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Tiods, The first one of these I made, when I glued in the first strip, I was careful making sure the surface of the two halves was flat but was not too concerned about the length being exactly right as I figured I could always trim the whole thing to length when I was through. So, I was about a 1/16' off. But when I cut the board in two the second time and glued in the second strip, it made the first strip be off by a 1/16". I'm not sure if I said that to where it was clear, cause now I'm confused, but it is important that the ends of the cutting board be even when you glue them up. There is an article in FWW by Scott Lewis http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/article/a-unique-cutting-board.aspx And he also did a video http://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/video/the-coolest-cutting-board-ever.aspx Also, be sure and keep the radius of your curves gradual. Good luck to ya. Look forward to seeing the finished product. Thanks for the heads up! These are a bit over sized in all directions so, I have some trim room. I also cut the inlay pieces extra long for the same reason. Thanks for the articles as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I found the cauls to be critically important to keeping it flat. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I found the cauls to be critically important to keeping it flat. Can't wait to see how it comes out. A few dominos work well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this come to life. I seriously might have to make a trip north and check out your shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this come to life. I seriously might have to make a trip north and check out your shop. You're welcome anytime James.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Got the glue ups done today.. Had a couple other projects working at the same time... There are 2 purple heart strips and a maple in the middle. Will look better when the glue dries and everything is trimmed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Can't wait to see this completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I am eager to see how it comes out too! Lord knows I got plenty of nice strips to use plus piles of thick maple ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Not ready to come completely out of clamps yet but, here's a peek.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looks great so far Kevin! Did you cut the curves for the walnut on the bandsaw and then run flush them up on the router table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looks great so far Kevin! Did you cut the curves for the walnut on the bandsaw and then run flush them up on the router table? Yes. I made a template, cut it on the band saw, sanded and made sure the 2 halves fit properly together, then used those to cut and flush trim the cutting board. Very happy with the results so far! The temperatures were pretty warm here today so, I was pushing the limits on glue set time. Not sure I'd of got too many more layers in without switching to something slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Crawford Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hot the end of May in Custer, WA - hard to imagine. Grew up in Bellevue and Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hot the end of May in Custer, WA - hard to imagine. Grew up in Bellevue and Kent. Lol, made 75 yesterday.. Since you've lived here, you know that's hot for this time of year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 All finished up.. Salad Bowl finish Anyone want to buy a test cutting board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks Shane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 SWEET!! Now, every time the Mrs. comes close to it with a knife, you're gonna give her that look of "are you really" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 SWEET!! Now, every time the Mrs. comes close to it with a knife, you're gonna give her that look of "are you really" Nah.. She can go for it.. It's not end grain so it'll pop right back in the planer.. It's also not hard to do so, if I need to build another, it doesn't take that long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Well, it saw the knife tonight at dinner, it's been christened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Beautiful cutting board, no longer a virgin ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Beautiful cutting board, no longer a virgin ! Thanks Steve, no longer a need to horde those thin strips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Decided to make one out of 8/4 Walnut, Maple, and Sapele scraps I had in the shop. Definitely takes more to suck this one together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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