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Finished up an end-grain cutting board today. The body of the board is made from purple heart, walnut, maple, and cherry and the border is walnut. All grain is vertical to make the board fully end grain.Cutting sequence:
1. Made 4 planks measuring 13”x14”x1.25”. Glue/clamp/wait 24 hrs/plane.
2. Cut 1.25” strips. Rearranged and flipped 90 degrees. Glue/clamp/wait 24 hrs/plane.
3. Cut 1” strips. Rearranged and flipped 90 degrees. Glue/clamp/wait 24 hrs/plane.
4. Cut 1” strips. Rearranged and flipped 90 degrees. Glue/clamp/wait 24 hrs/plane.
5. Final cuts are 1 7/8”. Rearrange/flip end grain up. Glue/clamp/wait 24 hrs/plane.Added a 3/4” walnut border. Routed in handles and 1/4” round over on all edges. Sanded 80/120/220. Coated with mineral oil. Measures 14”x21”x1.75”.
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