A few days ago Gino started working on a new project for the kitchen… a walnut end-grain cutting board, just like the one he made here.
Day 1: 13 boards to begin with.
Looking lengthwise, the boards are still loose. Then is the first application of glue.
Day 2: the glue application dried for a day.
Day 3: he cut, rotated the boards, and then glued them again.
Now we wait a few hours to let the dripped glue dry.
After the dripped glue is dried, he scraps off the excess and allows the rest of the board to dry overnight.
Day 4: clean up sanding. Smooth but still a bit rough along the edges.
After a bit more sanding and rounding the edges; it’s looking good.
A close up of the end grain surface.
One of the last steps is the application of “salad bowl” finish. The finish has a sheen and resistance of varnish but is non-toxic for food contact.
First coat of the finish.
He put on a few coats before it was complete to dry for 72 hours.
All finished just need to get some rubber feet to stop it from sliding off the counter.
Thank you for the new addition to the kitchen! I like it.