Third end grain cutting board project.
This was my third end grain cutting board project, and by far the most beautiful one I have ever made. When I started it I was just messing around with a bunch of scrap black walnut, I had seen this design on a Youtube and thought I would give it a try. I had a small block of cherry and I thought the cherry would contrast well with the black walnut. I was right, this cutting board looked absolutely amazing. I usually not one to brag on my work. I can always find something wrong with the stuff I make, but this project turned out really well. The only thing wrong with it was the thickness. I made a mistake when I was trying to flatten the cutting board, I didn't have it secured and needless to say it wasn't flat so I fixed the problem and tried again. After the second one I almost just threw it away because I thought it was so thin, but I didn't and went on through with sanding it. The more I sanded this thing the prettier it got. Then I added the oil and it almost took your breath it was so beautiful. I have to say I am really glad I went through with completing it. Please offer any advice comments and cridisisams that you will. Thank you to everyone who has offered advice, like I have said, I am new to all this and I want to learn any and all the tricks of the trade. So that I can avoid any mistakes in the future.
Caleb Lewis of Appalachian Woodshop
