I asked The Husband to make us a cutting board and since we had a few weeks between big projects he whipped up a couple!
He did end grain cutting boards which is made from cutting wood against the grain and turning it on it’s edge.
Using the end-grain of the wood to make the cutting boards gives them a little more visual interest than simply cutting the wood with the grain.
If you want to try this you’ll need a couple of tools:
*Table Saw
*Wood Clamps
*Electric Hand Sander or Belt Sander is helpful but you could sand by hand
*Exterior Wood Glue
*Hardwood- 1 and 3/4 inch thick
For a 13 x 18 inch board : Cut 1 and 1/2 inch wide strips 19 inches long- you need 9 of them
Glue strips together in a random pattern different than they were to begin with and clamp. Dry overnight…
Cross-Cut this piece of wood (Across the grain as opposed to with the grain) into 1 and 1/2 inch strips.
***Now turn your Corss-Cut pieces up on their edges (this exposes the end-grain).
Arrange your pieces in a random pattern, that you like!
In this example I offset the squares by 50% instead of doing a checker-board pattern.
Now glue and clamp these together-
After it dries completely, trim the edges to square and sand until the lines seem to disappear and the surface is smooth.
Apply food-safe mineral oil…(we got a small bottle of Mario Batali food safe Mineral Oil at Publix Supermarket)
This end grain butcher block (below) was made from Teak Wood which has beautiful end grain character.
And this one was made from Walnut and Ash wood, the Walnut was left over from The Husband’s Arched Tudor door. (HERE)
Next he’s going to make a few bread and cheese boards and I’ve asked him to make one to give away on the blog!!!
~Find joy in your journey today my friends~
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Elizabeth says
June 24, 2013 at 2:19 amLove the bread boards! You are one blessed gal with that man of yours!
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:59 amElizabeth, God sure knew what He was doing when he put us together! xoxo
Dad says
June 24, 2013 at 6:45 amI use the cutting board Mike’s Dad made,
weekly, every time I cut celery.
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:58 amDaddy, I love that you still have that cutting board and my mind went straight to celery when you said you used it!
xoxoox
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
June 24, 2013 at 7:25 amAmazing! Love the looks of the grain! He really does do awesome work, but I knew that already 😉
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:13 pmJulia, you could soooo make these girl! xoox
Julie Garmon says
June 24, 2013 at 9:01 amWow–Just wow, wow, wow. I wonder if we have that many little red clampy things??
This is outstanding!!!!!!!!!! I have another new amazing thing to show Ricky tonight!
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:14 pmTell The Husband’s BFF that they need a play date, where they can do a little project! I’m sure this will go over like a lead balloon!!! xo
Eileen says
June 24, 2013 at 10:21 amAs always, another beautiful product! With these, every time you use them, you will remember the loving hands that worked hard to make them especially for you. Happy chopping and cutting! 🙂
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:12 pmEileen, I love your perspective (always). xo
Diana says
June 24, 2013 at 10:58 amThis cutting board is amazing. The wood work your hubby does is excellent and impressive. Thanks for sharing Robin!
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:11 pmDiana, thank you, he’s reading these comments, won’t he be happy you liked it! xo
Vicky says
June 24, 2013 at 3:48 pmThat wood simply makes it stunning- and The Husband just has a way with wood- doesn’t he? Its so makes me think of my own Daddy- a cabinet maker by trade.
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:10 pmVicky, I didn’t know your dad was a cabinet maker!!!! That’s a trade that’s as much art as wood working. xoxo
Angela says
June 24, 2013 at 4:19 pmThese bread boards are amazing!! I love the cross grain wood! Is your hubby a carpenter by trade? He is fabulous!! Have a blessed day!~~Angela
Robin says
June 24, 2013 at 6:08 pmthank you Angela…my hubby just loves wood working, he makes no money at it, it’s all for fun!!! 🙂 xo
Julie says
June 26, 2013 at 5:34 amI saw this pinned on Pinterest and just had to look up the link. I love to watch The Pioneer Woman, who has an end grain cutting board. After my husband’s crazy summer work schedule straightens up, he and my son are going to make me one…So Excited!!! Thank you for posting!
Robin says
June 26, 2013 at 3:30 pmJulie, Please let me know when your hubby makes you one!!!! I’d love to see it! ox
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
July 2, 2013 at 7:42 amSuch a fabulous idea! I love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
Robin says
July 2, 2013 at 10:28 amthanks Megan 🙂 That Husband of mine has talent xoxo
Robin says
July 8, 2013 at 12:10 pmThank you Megan, I’m late seeing your comment on the cutting board but I so appreciate you taking time my friend xo