Here's an end grain cutting board, also from left over pieces. I got the idea from Wood managazine (I think) a few months ago so I made it for my wife for Christmas.
A mistake here was cutting an even number of slices which makes the pattern unsymmetrical. I don't know if they warned against this in the article (I loaned it out before I read it), but it's something to keep it in mind if you build one.
Starting with the dimensions of the scrap pieces, I used a spreadsheet to calculate the best compromises among thickness, number of cuts, and dimensions (it's nearly a golden rectangle).
I finished it with mineral oil, which happens to be in the laxative aisle at my local drug store. Fortunately we don't experience any negative effects when eating foods prepared on the board. =)
A mistake here was cutting an even number of slices which makes the pattern unsymmetrical. I don't know if they warned against this in the article (I loaned it out before I read it), but it's something to keep it in mind if you build one.
Starting with the dimensions of the scrap pieces, I used a spreadsheet to calculate the best compromises among thickness, number of cuts, and dimensions (it's nearly a golden rectangle).
I finished it with mineral oil, which happens to be in the laxative aisle at my local drug store. Fortunately we don't experience any negative effects when eating foods prepared on the board. =)
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