Popular Post don in brooklin on Posted August 7 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 7 I could of done these with a band saw that I don't own any more so I scrolled the handles. These are the first of 12 that my granddaughter and I are doin as a gifts at a research conference at the local hospital. She will be doing hers next week when she get back from holidays. Made from 4/4 Brown Maple. Bought rough wood and milled to 7 1/2 by 18 by about 3/4. Cost less than $5 CDN. danny, JackJones, artisanpirate and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Nice! Charcuterie boards are about the easiest thing to make and I see them selling for stupid money. The other nice thing about them is that the best ones are made from boards that are less than desirable for other woodworking projects and would often be discarded. That's a great project for you and your granddaughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Very nice Don I am sure they will be appreciated danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson River Rick Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Very nice work Don. Bless you and your granddaughter for helping the hospital. Rick danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Don, very nice, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Those are super nice, Don. Still making Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 28 minutes ago, Denny Knappen said: Those are super nice, Don. Still making Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments? Hey Denny. I will probably make a couple in the fall. I do a course on compound scrolling at our club need samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Well done and may your generosity be returned ten9fold! Spirithorse danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber Gueda Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 They are really nice. I have heard that it is better to do these boards from hard wood, in order to avoid chipping, but do you know any wood that might be not advisable to be in contact with food because of its toxicity? What kind of finish did you apply, Don? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted August 10 Author Report Share Posted August 10 I usually use walnut, maple or cherry for my cutting boards whether they are edge grain like these or end grain. I have been told that oak and ash are not good to use as they have open pores that will attract moisture and mildew. For finish I use a food grade mineral oil soak well and then use a mixture of 50/50 mineral oil and beeswax. Give it a couple of coats and eventually finish with an old car polisher. You can buy board wax too. I have used Chapman's and it works the same. I give a small can of board balm with each board. JackJones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 4 hours ago, Ber Gueda said: do you know any wood that might be not advisable to be in contact with food because of its toxicity? Suggest you read the article on wood allegies and toxicity found here Wood Allergies and Toxicity | The Wood Database (wood-database.com) A good finish might seal the wood, but why start off with a problem wood? Ber Gueda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Nice boards! I have an oak cutting board from a huge oak that came from our land. The board is about 25 years old. When we use it, we make sure it is good and dry before putting it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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