Cutting Boards

[Mark Patoka]

Like a lot of folks here, I was also busy getting cutting boards made for Christmas gifts. Great way to use up some scrap and most are quick and easy to make. All are finished with mineral oil and approximately 3/4" thick.

Pic 1: Cherry and oak endgrain block, 9"x9"x1-1/8"; Cherry, walnut, birch zigzag, 11"x8"

Pic 2: Walnut and maple, 12"x6"; Maple and cherry paddle, 12"x6"

Pic 3: Cherry, maple, walnut, 12"x8.5"

Pic 4: "The Keeper". Cherry, walnut, maple, 19"x9". Found this plan in Weekend Woodworking Projects, Jan 1990. Had a piece of spalted maple that worked really well in this design. A little challenging to build but definitely my favorite. I'm sure my BIL will enjoy it.

Pic 5: Maple, cherry, walnut, 14"x17". Based on WOOD magazine design but enlarged to accomodate my MIL's kitchen and allow her to use those plastic cutting sheets if she doesn't want to cut directly on the wood.

[Jim Kountz]

Nice work Mark, I really like the zig zag and the "keeper". All are good though!!

[Lee Koepke]

my MIL's kitchen and allow her to use those plastic cutting sheets if she doesn't want to cut directly on the wood.

:D thats the problem with making beautiful cutting boards ... very nice work. I need to get busy and start up on some that I have been putting off.

[Chris Brault]

nice looking work!!

[Dave Verstraete]

Mark
I really like the cutting boards!! As Jim said, the Keeper is really a KEEPER!!
I hope you don't mind if I make one very similar for a fishing buddy.

[Mark Patoka]

Mark
I hope you don't mind if I make one very similar for a fishing buddy.

Dave, I don't mind at all. I ran across that plan a few years ago and I've been wanting to make it for several of my fishing friends. My BIL is an avid fisherman and woodworker so it's doubly appreciated.

[Ted Calver]

Mark,
These are great!! The keeper is my favorite too.

[Jon Grider]

Nice, I like the classy look of pic #3. Good job, I'm sure they'll be appreciated.

[Dewey Torres]

Mike,
All are great. My fav is "the keeper" too!