I am currently building a maple butcher’s block and would like to wrap it with a contrasting wood like cherry or walnut. Has anyone ever used different woods for butcher blocks and if so, how have they worked out?
Also, I would like some advise on finishing the surface. I have heard of people using oils and I have also heard of melting a layer of parafin wax on the table and scrapping off all of the excess wax. Has anyone had experience with either of these methods and if so, which one is better?
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Couple of questions. What do you mean by "butcher block"? Is it to be an edge grain cutting board or a true end grain butcher block?
What is your plan to "... wrap it with a contrasting wood..."? Whether a cutting board or a butcher block, the wood must be able to expand and contract with changes in relative humidity so the field can not be restricted in its ability to move.
As to finishing, take a look in the Finish Forum for "Cutting Board Finishes".
Edited 2/4/2006 11:05 am ET by HowardAcheson
Are you talking a true butcher block, a cutting board, or a counter top?
In this one, the cherry was lacquered and the maple was coated with multiple coats of hot mineral oil.
Gary
gwwoodworking.com
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