Adelg88 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Little rough but it's my first project so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hey, that's a nice board! Did you make the stand also? What species are in the cutting board, by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Top is white oak, cherry, and red oak. Stand is poplar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Really nice job on that top. But with open pore woods, especially the red oak, you need to some how seal it to keep food juice from seeping in. I don't think just mineral oil would do it. Maybe an oil/beeswax blend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yep, beeswax is a good option, if you use that for food prep. Most commercial offerings are light on the wax, and very liquid. I like to blend my own. 4 parts mineral oil to 1 part raw beeswax makes a hard paste, that fills the grain and repels liquid. Use a double boiler to melt and mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 That's what I'll have to do. My fiance is a chef so it's for her 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Adelg88 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Another update. I'm proud. I has a few rough edges, but I'm thrilled 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Another update. I'm proud. I has a few rough edges, but I'm thrilled As you should be! Turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Very nicely done. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N00b-in-training Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Awesome! Local Nashvillian here as well. Great project and I'm sure she'll love it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Looks awesome! Is that an end-grain drawer front? Cool detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) rock on man, have you applied finish yet? Based on the color of the top I don't think so but who knows. The whole thing came together quite well. Edited November 30, 2015 by Brendon_t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) had some wood left over, so I made the drawer and handle. on the back side I have a door that opens to a small pocket under the drawer. im thinking of making a tray for carrying food for in there.ive been working so many hours that I didn't get to drive my hotrod all summer.. so being able to actually get my hands on making something is so nice. I think im hooked Edited November 30, 2015 by Adelg88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 That came out nice. You should be proud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Looks great! Nice work. The end grain drawer front is a neat detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 advice for what tools I need for basic wood inlaying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 advice for what tools I need for basic wood inlaying There are a few different types of inlay. If you could help describe what type of inlay you want to try, we can help with the tools. For example: string, double bevel, free hand, banding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Stuff like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I would start by watching marcs router based inlay video. For something as big as that, I'd definately be using a router to clear the waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 that's what I figured. im working out of a small garage at my apartment. which is already filled with 3 kayaks, 4 welders, a few motors, and now wood working tools. advice on best router for the $$ don't break the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capwn Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 that's what I figured. im working out of a small garage at my apartment. which is already filled with 3 kayaks, 4 welders, a few motors, and now wood working tools. advice on best router for the $$ don't break the bankFestool or go home!Just kidding. I have seen a trend towards the Triton and Bosch routers. Personally, I have a Ridgid and it is OK, but it has a quirk about the retention sleeve which makes its use in a router table somewhat meh. Cliff's DeWalt 'asploded, so...there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have a triton 3 1/4 horsepower, it's a nice router, but I think you'd be better served with a palm router if its for inlay, the triton is a heavy one, and you don't need that power for shallow cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I recently acquired a Hitachi 2.5 hp router kit with fixed and plunge bases. Seems like a good deal @ $179 retail, and is lighter than my older 1 hp routers. I plan to post a review soon, but the Christmas gift crunch is eating my lunch for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelg88 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Im gonna have to do some research I really new to wood work. In college I took a bunch of machine shop classes. Pretty good with a lathe but do routers aren't my forte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Couple things you will need: scroll saw to cut pattern, (you can use bandsaw if your design is real big) router to remove waste (some people like small routers others like larger ones. Just a matter of preference) 1/16 flute bit (you will want this to get close to your knife line) bigger router bit to remove majority of waste if you are doing a bigger inlay. And like Brendon said watch Marc's router based inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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