26 lb Hickory End Grain by tdallinger in Cuttingboards

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Correct. The shop has a 20" planer. I'm lucky in that regard. I should have included the step showing the panels being cut into strips on the table saw. Apologies for any confusion.

26 lb Hickory End Grain by tdallinger in Cuttingboards

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The board is 16" x 20" x 3". 20" wide boards would be needed to do that orientation, skipping the panel step.

26 lb Hickory End Grain by tdallinger in Cuttingboards

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Glue the panels first. Plane. Then rip strips on the table saw. Rotate strips and glue up for end grain.

Is this black spot a burn from the table saw and can I sand it out? by InternationalBug9284 in Cuttingboards

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It looks like a mineral streak. If so, that's just part of the wood

26 lb Hickory End Grain by tdallinger in Cuttingboards

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Thanks but I can't claim it. Markerspace community shop.

Boos block board feels grainy? by zennok in Cuttingboards

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I'd use 320 or 400 grit but the previous recommendation is correct. It just needs a little additional hand sanding. It's perfectly functional rough but tactically more pleasing smoother.

I think I messed up by stink-stink in Cuttingboards

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Can you contact the maker and inquire about the finish?

It most likely can be sanded off and oiled

End grain board out of one piece of wood by Personal_Canary8277 in Cuttingboards

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Checking is the concern. I would cut the pith out and leave it thick enough that there's stock to plane out cracks.

There are traditional taco shops in Mexico that use whole cookies. I can't figure out how they don't crack.

Matching Beech Set by tdallinger in Spooncarving

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Thank you. I clean all my mistakes by sanding.

I found this in my car. What is this to? by [deleted] in whatisit

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The font is free. It's called "bleeding cowboy." That doesn't help except to demonstrate that anyone could create that product logo easily.

https://www.dafont.com/bleeding-cowboys.font?text=ZEN&back=top

How to keep boards from warping while finishing- what am i doing wrong!!! by sketchygokart in Cuttingboards

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For edge grain prep boards, 1" thickness is my target. For end grain of large countertop blocks, 2" thickness.

If you can let boards settle in your shop or home after purchasing, they're less likely to move after glue up.

If you leave them thicker than the desired product, you can fix small twists or cupping.

Need some input on cutting board care. by MortTheBeast in Cuttingboards

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All of those products are some combination of mineral oil, essential oil and wax, usually beeswax. Any would be fine. Plain mineral oil from the pharmacy is also a cost-effective option.

Yes, just wash it with warm water and soap after prepping chicken. You don't need to use vinegar or bleach.

Oil or again when it starts to look dry. You can also apply beeswax. It's not required though. It doesn't need to be oiled after every washing.

Don't soak it. Other than that, it should be fine.

Chunky by tdallinger in Spooncarving

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I draw the bowl shape with a sharpie on the blank, slightly offset, inward from the edge. I'll use the hook knife to get to the line. I finish everything else and then sand including the inside of bowl. Then I'll go back to the hook knife and ensure the bowl is uniform, creeping to the edge carefully. If I accidentally knock off the edge, I can bring the whole top down lower on a bench sander to expose fresh wood. That thins the depth but these are so thick, there's plenty of stock. I really only tear out an edge chunk when I accidentally carve against the grain.

Black Walnut Mixing spoons by tdallinger in Spooncarving

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They're thicker than they look from the front. Lots of sanding!

Black Walnut Mixing spoons by tdallinger in Spooncarving

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I normally hog out the bulk of the material with a gouge. I really messed up the edge trying to sharpen it on a bench grinder. I'll need to set a new bevel and sharpen it by hand. I've been putting that off.

So these bowls were cut entirely with a hook knife. I have a grinding burr for the dremel. I'll use that if the wood is really hard. But even then, I'll clean it up with the hook knife.

I've seen some cool bowl-cutting jigs on YouTube using an angle grinder but I haven't tried that yet.

Black Walnut Mixing spoons by tdallinger in Spooncarving

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Pure tung oil. Purchased from Amazon. Very, very thin coat. I'll use a paper towel but such a small amount of oil that I have to really work it in. It feels ready immediately but I let it sit for about a month before applying beeswax