I took a class at my Woodcraft store last week for making end grain cutting boards.  It turned out I was the only one that signed up for the class so I got the instructor's full attention.  Another plus was that since I was the only one there we had lots of time so I ended up with two boards.  I'd seen her boards at a craft show before and thought that the way the patterns ran was pretty interesting and wanted to see how she did it.  Really it was pretty simple, I should have seen it myself.  We had a good time anyway for three nights.  I'm wanting to make some more.  I think I want to find some hickory, I think that could make some interesting end grain patterns.  The biggest problem I see with these boards is that they look too nice to use.  She had me sanding them down to 600 grit and they are like glass. 

 

Roy! Those are cool man!!! That class was way worth it. Beautiful work, and the best part is, you got special attention in this class. I love surprises like this, congratulations on a job well done, and now you got another woodworking skill in your quiver!

Now that I've been through it once I can see where I should have made some changes, especially on the larger long board. But now I know what I'm looking for, so next time will be different. I asked her how she knew what she was going to end up with and she said that she never really knows for sure, each board is a little bit of a surprise.

Man, those are not cutting boards, they are pieces of art!!

Absolutely beautiful and what a great way to get to learn by being the only one there. That must have been a fun and great class. You'll have to share some of your secrets with the rest of us sometime.

You all just keep turning up the bar a little higher.

Beautiful cutting boards by Roy Boomershine.

Nice boards Roy!

It is not some much that they look too good to pretty to use, but are they pretty enough to sell. 

I really like that second one, Roy!!

Love the boards Roy. I'm with John, about tips and secrets etc. Never done any but want to.

How thick do you make them?

great work~!!

Nice work!  OK John Moody, you're on the clock.