My beautiful wife has decided that she needs a round log cross-section chopping block like the guys on Iron Chef. I could probably track down a chunk of maple around here from someone taking down a tree, but I’m wondering if there is any way to keep the piece from checking as it dries. Not the finest of woodworking projects, but anything that will make the wife happy is worth looking into. Any ideas?
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Bart, I too, have a piece of elm or oak (30 inches across and 8 deep) and would like to make a chopping block. If you know more information, please help.
Jan
Sorry Jan, no new info yet. If I come across anything I'll be sure to post it.
Bart
Bart
an idea. (1) chopping boards seem to work best where the work surface is end grain. (2) a log with bark on it would be impossible to keep hygenic.so, why not laminate a log shaped chopping block? End grain for the cutting surface and long grain for the sides? see attachment
Have re read this thread, do you mean a log or a round section chopping board? If the latter I would definitely recommend a lamination - I was given a commercially made one for a wedding gift 16 years ago and it's about 3in high reinforced with an iron band. It's still in use. If it must be "tree like" cut it into sections before drying then laminate the pieces once dry.
Edited 1/1/2003 9:22:00 AM ET by ian
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