2nd Hand Tool Build - Chartcuterie Board in Maple and Purpleheart

[Tate Harmann]

Here's the 2nd build to come out of the laundry closet hand tool workshop haha: a charcuterie board. What's unique about this one is it's the first project I build with wood I dimensioned by hand. It's also the first non-tool build as my first one was a mallet: https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?260489-First-Hand-Tool-Build-Joiner-s-Mallet-in-Ash

Anyways, following are some images of the process:

[Tate Harmann]

2nd group of 8:

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Final group:

[John Kananis]

Very nice but, but...where's the goodies that go on top?

[Tate Harmann]

Various meats, cheeses, and other delights not included hahahaha

[lowell holmes]

I had to google charcuterie to realize that it is a cutting board. :)
It is a gorgeous board.

[John Kananis]

I had to google charcuterie to realize that it is a cutting board. :)
It is a gorgeous board.

More of a presentation (display) board.

[Tate Harmann]

Yes exactly ;)

I made it for my parent's anniversary. The maple came from their back yard and was a tree that my father used to tap to make syrup!

But...it had to be cut down so he decided to get it milled and dried for woodworking.

[Don Orr]

Very nicely done and even includes some history.

[John Kananis]

Maybe a cheese or pate knife to match? Those don't require a very hard steel so cheap to make.

[Steven Mikes]

Beautiful work! It will make the food even more enjoyable.

[Tate Harmann]

Maybe a cheese or pate knife to match? Those don't require a very hard steel so cheap to make.

Great idea! ...for...next year's gift lol ;)

[Terry Beadle]

That's a great job getting the grain match just perfect. Qualifies as BEAUTIFUL!!! Hoot!

[David Eisenhauer]

Good stuff all the way around Tate - laundry workshop, Workmate bench, minimal tools resulting in clean work, wood that ties to the recipient, very likely soon to be invited to partake of good food off of the gift..... no down side anywhere I can see.

[Tate Harmann]

Thanks folks!

I truly hope I get invited to eat some food off of it...and soon!

[Blair Swanson]

Thanks for the thread Tate. Very well done. Love the wood & finish.
B.

[Tate Harmann]

Thanks Blair!