Checkerboard cutting board. This took me about 2 weeks of cutting, gluing and sanding. The checkerboard is end-grain walnut and white oak. There is then a veneer-thickness of walnut that goes all the way around it, then a wide band of holly (from our property), and the outside is cherry. It sits on four little rubber feet to keep it off of the counter top. It is 16" wide and 10.5" tall. It is 1.25" thick. Finish is walnut oil (food safe).
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