November 9, 20214 yr Popular Post comment_274665 I made this one out of yellow heart and a Mexican hardwood that I can’t remember the name of😃 It is 11x12 and is a Christmas gift for my daughter Report
November 9, 20214 yr Author Popular Post comment_274666 I had just one Mexican board 3"x24" and to make it fit with the 3 inch board width without any waste I had to cut the pieces to the varying widths. You can see the gradual reduction in width. Report
November 9, 20214 yr Popular Post comment_274672 Good looking cutting board, Ron. The Mexican wood looks like Ziricote. How did you obtain it? Report
November 9, 20214 yr Popular Post comment_274674 Very nice, I like the bold grain patterns in the dark hardwood. Report
November 9, 20214 yr Popular Post comment_274675 Pretty darned cool Ron. How thick is it, and what did you use for a finish on it? Report
November 9, 20214 yr Author comment_274693 4 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Good looking cutting board, Ron. The Mexican wood looks like Ziricote. How did you obtain it? I found it at Rocklers. The Denver store just expanded with a very large lumber area. This hardwood I used was in with many others, but his one stood out. Edited November 9, 20214 yr by Ron Altier Report
November 9, 20214 yr Author comment_274694 2 hours ago, Cal said: Pretty darned cool Ron. How thick is it, and what did you use for a finish on it? It is three quarters thick and I used Tight Bond III glue. The finish is Mineral oil that I applied twice after setting 24 hours. It is the only "safe" oil that I know to use. Report
November 9, 20214 yr Author Popular Post comment_274696 Cal asked what kind of finish I used on this board and I forgot to mention a good find. I have purchased "cutting board oil" from Amazon and it was mineral oil........but much thinner than standard drug store mineral oil. When I stopped at the Dollar store, I saw "Baby oil" that the label identified as mineral oil, however it was MUCH thinner than drug store oil. The same consistency as the "cutting block oil" I bought on Amazon. If it is safe for babies, it is safe for cutting boards and only cost a buck. Report
November 9, 20214 yr comment_274701 Very cool Ron. I love the contrasting colors and grain. Your daughter is going to love it. Thanks for sharing. Report
November 9, 20214 yr comment_274707 Beautiful cutting board! Thanks for the tip on the "Baby Oil". Report
November 14, 20214 yr Popular Post comment_275143 That Mexican hardwood grain is great looking. Nice job on the board. Baby oil is mineral oil just be careful some have additives to make it ‘pleasant’ smelling. Report
November 14, 20214 yr comment_275161 2 hours ago, KevTN said: Baby oil is mineral oil just be careful some have additives to make it ‘pleasant’ smelling. Agreed! Report
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