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OT: Some Of Today’s Effort

CTMike
CTMike Posts: 3,664
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After I sold Ol’ Mortimer awhile aback, I needed a new hobby to keep me out of trouble, so I got back in to woodworking. Today I finished a few end grain cutting boards. I have been talking with the owner of a local specialty kitchen store and he is interested in buying them from me wholesale. Seems like a no-brainer to start out and maybe eventually sell on Etsy and local farmers markets to cut out the middle man.


MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,694
    Those look awesome. Count me as a customer if/when you get that Etsy shop set up. 
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,726
    Damn Mike, you’ve been holding out on us!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Very Nice !
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,771
    When did you find the time to perfect that skill-set?  Not in the USN for sure.  Great boards.  Way to keep powering forward.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,367
    Beautiful!  

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,453
    Nice! As a fellow wood butcher would you please tell me what glue you used? Those seem like a lot of pieces and parts to assemble considering the "open time" most glues on the market have. Or are those glued up components later assembled into larger pieces?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    RRP said:
    Nice! As a fellow wood butcher would you please tell me what glue you used? Those seem like a lot of pieces and parts to assemble considering the "open time" most glues on the market have. Or are those glued up components later assembled into larger pieces?
    Ron, I used Titebond III as it has the best water resistance. Glue-up can be a challenge. Typically you glue up your strips to make a standard edge-grain board, then this is cross-cut, and glue up in to an end-grain board. The more complex the board, the harder it is to keep things perfectly aligned (as shown in the maple/cherry/walnut board above if you look closely).
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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    Southeastern CT. 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Mike they are gorgeous. I will be a customer!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700
    Beautiful boards. I keep thinking I'd like to make some, but then throw the epicureans in the dishwasher. Maybe one big end grain for impressing at parties...

    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    Kayak said:
    Beautiful boards. I keep thinking I'd like to make some, but then throw the epicureans in the dishwasher. Maybe one big end grain for impressing at parties...
    They do require some care and feeding. These are one-sided boards (rubber feet on the bottom to prevent someone leaving it sit in a puddle of water on the counter top and then blame me when it explodes. Also some of the pieces have minor voids so they are definitely on the bottom). 

    I am also including 4 oz of board butter (4 parts food grade mineral oil and 1 part beeswax) with instructions to apply once every 2 - 3 months. No putting in a sink full of water or the dishwasher, just wipe down with water (and soap if necessary), rinse and dry.
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,072
    I love it!
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Mike, are you using a jointer?
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,818
    very nice designs
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009

    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    You probably already know about this, but just in case....

    "Cutting Board Designer" https://www.cuttingboarddesigner.com/designer/id/7bf4dff3-9b10-8c86-9e4c-bc2722f7487f
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Battleborn said:
    Those look awesome. Count me as a customer if/when you get that Etsy shop set up. 
    +1. 

    Those are beautiful, @CTMike.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    edited August 2021
    nolaegghead said:
    Mike, are you using a jointer?
    Uh huh:



    I eventually want to get a CNC router with a laser add-on for doing custom juice grooves, laser etching, etc. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    edited August 2021
    Made up 24 - 4 oz jars of board butter, has a gorgeous deep golden color. Just waiting for them to cool a little before putting the lids on. 


    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    nolaegghead said:
    You probably already know about this, but just in case....

    "Cutting Board Designer" https://www.cuttingboarddesigner.com/designer/id/7bf4dff3-9b10-8c86-9e4c-bc2722f7487f
    Yup, there’s also an app called MTMwood that has plans and cut lists, but thanks for the reminder. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,946
    Those look great!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Nice, @CTMike!

    Have you set up you etsy store, yet? If yes, I'd love to have a look.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,418
    CTMike said:
    This one is a gift for my son’s in-laws (we will be spending Christmas in Canada with my DIL’s family):


    14 by 21 by 2 1/4” thick. Walnut picture frame and maple/cherry checkerboard field. Not exactly happy with the slight misalignment towards the lower right where the cherry meets the walnut - need to come up with a better way.

    It has been sucking up the good grade mineral oil like crazy.
    These chess boards are not correct......
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,367
    kl8ton said:
    These chess boards are not correct......
    Gerrymandered.   ;)  

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    edited December 2021
    caliking said:
    Nice, @CTMike!

    Have you set up you etsy store, yet? If yes, I'd love to have a look.
    Not yet. I haven't heard from the owner of the specialty kitchen store about any sales. If they haven't sold after the holidays I plan on picking them up and will look in to Etsy or selling them here via PM, whatever works. 

    I did pick up a new toy today to help with flattening, juice grooves, etc. I just need to get up to speed on how to use it. 


    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,929
    CTMike said:
    This one is a gift for my son’s in-laws (we will be spending Christmas in Canada with my DIL’s family):


    14 by 21 by 2 1/4” thick. Walnut picture frame and maple/cherry checkerboard field. Not exactly happy with the slight misalignment towards the lower right where the cherry meets the walnut - need to come up with a better way.

    It has been sucking up the good grade mineral oil like crazy.
    Can you make the outside blocks a bit taller and clean it up on the table saw? Looks incredible btw.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    Not sure how I missed this thread the first time around, but wow. Awesome work!
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,673
    Wow!!!!  Those are stunning!  I suspect even working for $3/hr those look like $10,000 boards.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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