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  1. I searched more... and maybe it is NOT all one...

    I searched more... and maybe it is NOT all one piece/board... I found some pictures that gave me more insite and I noticed there was no endgrain showing... I'm guessing, then, that the bottom may...
  2. Sorry to resurrect an old thread. I tried to PM...

    Sorry to resurrect an old thread. I tried to PM you, Bill, and your mailbox is full. I hope you're still around!! I, myself, am so busy I seem to only make it around once or twice a year!!
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    Real old post, I know... I love this design, Ed. ...

    Real old post, I know... I love this design, Ed. I'm going to shamelessly steal ideas from it!!
  4. Someone mentioned "Johnson and Johnson paste wax"...

    Someone mentioned "Johnson and Johnson paste wax" above... I sure any paste wax would do... I got mine at a woodworking store: Crystal Clear Paste Wax (brand: Staples - not the store!) - Great stuff,...
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    I had my eye on that a couple years ago!! Looks...

    I had my eye on that a couple years ago!! Looks really cool.

    How about the Magic Saw??? Anyone have one of those? I want one!!!!!! Check out the VID on the bottom of your link, Doc.
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    you see how the butcherblock peninsula will blend...

    you see how the butcherblock peninsula will blend into the breakfast bar... so not COMPLETELY off topic! :D
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    YUP - only $14 each!! What a deal! I bought another pair of a...
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    Oooh - I forgot to post progress!! I did rip of...

    Oooh - I forgot to post progress!! I did rip of the maple "frame" and changed it to endgrain. I must say it looks WAY better that the other two sides that I built into my "slices." I should have...
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    OK - back. Well - it's just Maple and I can get...

    OK - back. Well - it's just Maple and I can get it for about $2/brd-ft - It's COMING OFF!!! It was only 1 side so far. I'll do the endgrain trick like on the other 2 sides (shown in my pictures...
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    @ DON - thx... I will learn to read one of these...

    @ DON - thx... I will learn to read one of these days!! SO... to be clear, the maple on 2 sides it endgrain butcherblock style as part of the design. It's the other 2 where I was just going to do...
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    So a summary of questions: How do I fasten it...

    So a summary of questions:

    How do I fasten it to the frame? I'm guessing stainless steel screws...
    is there a safe way to darken the walnut? Coffee?
    do I need threaded rods?

    I've been away...
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    Understood. I bought this GALLON ($32 or lots of...

    Understood. I bought this GALLON ($32 or lots of coffee) when I didn't realize glue had an expiration date. I will now buy it in smaller quantities. If I learn later that my glue joints are...
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    OMG... i love you. joking!! That is really...

    OMG... i love you.

    joking!! That is really neat!!! I was just watching this video on the "Router Boss" yesterday and wondered "How much does this cost?" and "can I make this myself?" --...
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    Thanks Jim! I forgot to mention (I just keep...

    Thanks Jim!

    I forgot to mention (I just keep thinking of stuff, huh!?) that this is a checker/Chess board 8x8, for real! I did that on purpose. I'll have to take pictures when it's done with...
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    Howie... just re-read your post... about...

    Howie... just re-read your post... about purchasing a block - I imagine a block THIS big would have been a pretty penny, a heavy nickle, and a dense dime!!

    I spent $200 in wood and about a week of...
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    Ok guys - fire at will Where's Will??? This...

    Ok guys - fire at will

    Where's Will???

    This is about as far as I am. Last night I glued a nice curly maple side to one side... I'm leaving the other (granite facing) side off for now. I'm...
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    Here we go!! Dress rehearsal! Wet T-Shirt...

    Here we go!! Dress rehearsal! Wet T-Shirt Contest!! I put in place where it will be in my kitchen. I call this my Butcher Block Peninsula (because it's NOT a kitchen Island!) :)
    I wet it down...
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    continuing on: couple pix simply showing a...

    continuing on:
    couple pix simply showing a couple stages later... the completed checkerboard pattern and now the other all walnut lengths...

    Another thing I would do different would be to NOT...
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    Oh good - Howie is here... aren't you the guy I...

    Oh good - Howie is here... aren't you the guy I thought I saw in another thread, that has done thousands of cutting boards?? If so, you are who I wanted here! If not... well don't go away!! I want...
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    This picture warrented it's own single post. ...

    This picture warrented it's own single post. This little DIY tool is super! I could probably spawn it's own thread for it... I think I was going to on ShopSmith a long while back, but time doesn't...
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    First pictures. I posted this on my facebook for...

    First pictures. I posted this on my facebook for some friends, too... I will cut N paste some of my comments from those pix (in case my grammar seems a little off!) [i work hard but tend to do so...
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    My First Butcher Block

    I still consider myself a new woodworker, even though I've been at it at least 10 years now! Why? There's seems to always be something new to learn and do!! I love it. And my projects are...
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    Thanks everyone. I too have learned a lot here. ...

    Thanks everyone. I too have learned a lot here. I used TiteBond 3... and it's old. It's still very strong and I have done test after test with it on my cabinet raised panels. I break the cut-offs...
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    I did look at the blokkz UCB - Universal Clamping...

    I did look at the blokkz UCB - Universal Clamping Blocks (UCB)
    http://www.blokkz.com/2-universal-clamping-blocks-ucb-with-2-neoprene-pads-new-years-special/
    I'm still watching the video:...
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    use a bicycle tube. you tie it around tight,...

    use a bicycle tube. you tie it around tight, then pump it up to add pressure.
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    OH cool! I got a free piece of Corian from my...

    OH cool! I got a free piece of Corian from my FIL. I made a DrumSander that fits onto my ShopSmith... like the SandFlee. Drumsander may give the wrong impression! It's awesome!

    It's a thin...
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