Mixed wood cutting board questions

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Terry Quiram

Use Titebond 3. I wouldn't use Poplar. I wouldn't use red Oak on an end grain board. Mixed hardwoods can make an attractive board.

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Barry Irby

I agree. I have used Titebond III but was wondering about epoxy. I also agree about the Red Oak. I made some one time out of walnut end grain. About 1 1/2" thick. They were pretty much filters. Oil poured on the top dripped out the bottom. I thinking red Oak would be pretty similar.

Thanks.

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Steve Elliott

I used epoxy once for a cutting board and quickly learned why Titebond 3 is better. Within a week of use the epoxy joints started opening up at the ends.

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Jesse Cloud

I almost always use two or three different woods in a cutting board. Always use TB3. Never had a problem. I use mine a lot for hard work.

I would avoid knots. If the board is going to be used, the knots will soon break apart and you will have an unhappy customer.

Look at some of the kitchen supply sites, like Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table to see what they charge for "artisan cutting boards". It will blow you away!

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Hank Knight

Walnut, cherry and maple are commonly mixed for cutting boards. I've used walnut and maple with good results. I made my wife a board from white oak, walnut, maple and bloodwood for accent stripes. She loves it. I use Titebond III like everybody else. Never had a problem with it. I agree with others, don't use red oak.

Red Oak?

Mark Mandell - Gone Round In New Jersey

Why would anyone want to make something out of firewood?

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Steve jenkins

If you want to show why not to use red oak take a piece about 1/2” square and 6-7” long. Dip one end in water and dishwashing detergent then blow in the other end. Lots of bubbles

Exactly!

Re: Mixed wood cutting board questions

Barry Irby

I've done that several times when repairing oak flooring. Cut a piece and blow through it, red oak, no bubbles, white oak. Now you can buy the repair stock.

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