when cutting boards go bad (PIC)

7/18/04, 6:51 PM #1

Mike Schwing from Maryland
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when cutting boards go bad (PIC)

Mike Schwing from Maryland

>I've been working on a large number of cutting boards for an order I received and this morning one of them went awry. On the final bevel cuts for the edges the table saw grabbed hold (for a still undetermined reason) and ruined the board. Undeterred (but very disappointed), I decided to make good of it as I've been wanting to turn another one of these anyway.

Maple and walnut, about 12" diameter. Comments welcome.

Side note - look how much "wow" factor is added by simply maintaining matching grain patterns. I don't always do this but might start paying more attention to it.

I'm going to see if they'll buy this one anyway even though it is round. (and not food safe)

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7/19/04, 2:02 AM #2

MP Wall
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MP Wall

>I think these previously misdirected boards are great and the matching grain does accent the board/platter very nicely. I would think that they would sell nicely as a set with the boards. Kind of a serving platter to go with the boards. Hope they work out well. MP Wall

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7/19/04, 12:58 PM #3

David Propst
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This Is the Good One!

David Propst

>Hi Mike,

It looks like one of those laminated blanks you have been making has finally realized it's potential! I really, really like it.

Best Regards,

David

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7/20/04, 5:21 AM #4

Chuck Ludwigsen
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Chuck Ludwigsen

>Mike, these are just COOL!!!

I so miss turning. I was on vacation for 10 days and SWMBO had a 2 week project to transform the front den into a 4th bedroom for the oldest son - including closing in the entranceway to a standard door and adding a closet. Should have the drywall finished tomorrow night, then it is taping and mudding. Then SHE gets to paint it!!!!

Then its back to turning.

Take care, man. Way to go on this piece.

Chuck in Memphis, TN.

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7/20/04, 6:16 PM #5

GeeSeaWhy
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GeeSeaWhy

>Really nice, Mike! Almost makes me want to dig the tablesaw out and try something like it. I think having some nice figure in the light wood (and keeping it intact) adds a lot to the effect.

Graeme

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7/23/04, 2:10 AM #6

andrew j
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andrew j

>Mike, just curious, did you use epoxy to join the endgrain joint on the cutting boards?

Andrew

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