Oiling black walnut and cherry end grain cutting board.

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

My second cutting board project.

 This is my second cutting board project I completed. I tried doing a checkerboard design on this one. I used poplar and black walnut to achieve the light and dark contrast.  I think it turned out pretty well I just didnt get everything to match in measurement and you can tell by everything not lining up properly. Other than that I think it turned out pretty good considering its my second one.

Most Recent Projects

 I'm going to open with some photos of my most recent projects. I have a few photos of some end grain  cutting boards. These are also my very first projects, so I'm sure they are not perfect and would love any feedback I can get. Tips and tricks to make the process easier and (or) faster. I'm looking to start mass producing cutting boards like these, to sell online and locally. Too eventually start building custom workbenches. So any and all advise will be greatly appreciated.

My very first cutting board.

My very first cutting board.

My first cutting board.