Rockytime Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I went to Wally World this AM to buy shelf liner which I did find. While there I bought a couple of 1/4" bamboo cutting boards. I don't know how well they will cut but they are inexpensive. I could not buy the same at Woodcraft the the same money. I cut nothing that deserves more than pine or BB plywood. It looks nice. meflick, WayneMahler, Lucky2 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Great find. I have heard others having cut them. Think they cut well for them. I will have to remember to check for them next time I make it into Wally World. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I think they will make nice cutting boards If nothing else Erv and Scrolling Steve 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Nice get , will have to keep those in mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsteve Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 awesome find! you may find bamboo to cut easy but dull the blades a bit quicker. it can be high in silica, mainly in the outer layers of the stems, but also can have silica throughout.. it can also split or pull out, or tearout, the fibers.it sands real easy plus glueing ,staing and finishing is easy- no blotching or unevenness. cant wait to see finished pieces and what your experience with it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I did cut some of the tablet holders with bamboo cutting boards. There was an issue with it breaking on the grain. Because they were for personal use, just glued it back up. meflick, tomsteve and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I have cut several things from bamboo cutting boards. Sometimes you can get really good deals on them at the tj max/homegoods type stores. You want to watch intricate cuts just a bit, there can be separation between the layers and weak spots. The plus side is that breaks can be glued up really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I can't find the files, so a picture of a picture will have to do. Sam777, tomsteve, meflick and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Lots of people use those and other figured grained wooden cutting boards for pen blanks. Turns nicely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/30/2018 at 10:01 AM, MrsN said: I can't find the files, so a picture of a picture will have to do. Katie were did you get the pattern for the Kombi from please? By the way awesome work. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I love cutting bamboo. Thats a terrific find. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 the cutting boards are not so bad to cut, same can't be said for Bamboo flooring, that shit is like concrete. I have done some things with them but not too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 3:32 PM, Rockytime said: I went to Wally World this AM to buy shelf liner which I did find. While there I bought a couple of 1/4" bamboo cutting boards. I don't know how well they will cut but they are inexpensive. I could not buy the same at Woodcraft the the same money. I cut nothing that deserves more than pine or BB plywood. It looks nice. 1 I just bought the 11" x 15" yesterday and cut 2 keychains from it .I had a scent like one I've smelled before but can't describe it, sort of like burnt asparagus.I cut very when and you'll have good control too.I couldn't find my thin bamboo so I got this with lots of extra to go on the shelf .I had promised a few people I'd make it in bamboo when I could find it .I'm wondering how they got a piece this flat and wide?????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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