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Model: Architec XL 18"x 23" Edge-Grain Acacia Cutting Board and Chop Block
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Listing says its 15Lb.
I have a 15lb Teak chopping board and its heavy to maneuver and carry. My wife doesn't like moving it for this reason. Just keep that in mind.
I bought 2 of them. I won't be using them for cutting though, but likely as a stand / riser for something. Hard to find something like that for this price and weight support
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I would like to glue two of these boards side by side to use as a center-piece or long serving tray on my fabric ottoman which is 37 by 37 in size. Any tips on what type of glue or connector (with screws?) to use ? Do I need to remove the polish and sand off the sides for them to secure better? My woodworking skills are minimal to none as you can probably make out from my question already.
Last edited by Got-it January 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM.
Tung oil is best, but mineral oil will do the job and is a lot cheaper. My go-to is Howard's Butcher Block Conditioner, which is a blend of mineral oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax.
Tung oil is not best. It is derived from a nut tree and can cause allergic reactions.
Plus many makers of "tung oil" mix in all sorts of other things like varnishes etc which are toxic.
Food grade mineral oil is good, beeswax, coconut oils.
Just make sure it is food grade and used for cutting boards.
I agree that the mixture you use is right on.
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I would like to glue two of these boards side by side to use as a center-piece or long serving tray on my fabric ottoman which is 37 by 37 in size. Any tips on what type of glue or connector (with screws?) to use ? Do I need to remove the polish and sand off the sides for them to secure better? My woodworking skills are minimal to none as you can probably make out from my question already.
You would need to prep the edges for joining (jointer or planar), drill perpendicular holes for wooden dowels on each piece, glue dowels/joining edge/insert dowels then clamp together until set, plane/sand all surfaces to eliminate any edges, then refinish with your chosen method (something food safe such as mineral oil and bee wax).
If you're into woodworking (and it's solid acacia), this would be around 4.2 board feet of lumber, and the price translates to around $3.57 per board foot.
It's easy enough to convert these to end-grain. Sand off any finish from the top and bottom, then slice it into crosswise into strips on the table saw and re-glue. Mix in some Maple or Walnut for contrast. You should end up with almost the same dimensions in the finished product. The fact that it doesn't have a juice groove makes it great for this.
If you wanted to add a juice groove what type of router bit would be approprirate?
Tung oil is not best. It is derived from a nut tree and can cause allergic reactions.Plus many makers of "tung oil" mix in all sorts of other things like varnishes etc which are toxic.Food grade mineral oil is good, beeswax, coconut oils.Just make sure it is food grade and used for cutting boards.I agree that the mixture you use is right on.
Coconut oil has the longest shelf life but eventually will still go rancid. Stick to beeswax and mineral oil.
You would need to prep the edges for joining (jointer or planar), drill perpendicular holes for wooden dowels on each piece, glue and insert dowels then clamp together until set, plane/sand all surfaces to eliminate any edges, then refinish with your chosen method (something food safe such as mineral oil and bee wax).
Yes, you'd need dowels if gluing the END grain (short edge to short edge). Edge grain will take glue fine. (long to long)
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I have a 15lb Teak chopping board and its heavy to maneuver and carry. My wife doesn't like moving it for this reason. Just keep that in mind.
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Plus many makers of "tung oil" mix in all sorts of other things like varnishes etc which are toxic.
Food grade mineral oil is good, beeswax, coconut oils.
Just make sure it is food grade and used for cutting boards.
I agree that the mixture you use is right on.
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It's easy enough to convert these to end-grain. Sand off any finish from the top and bottom, then slice it into crosswise into strips on the table saw and re-glue. Mix in some Maple or Walnut for contrast. You should end up with almost the same dimensions in the finished product. The fact that it doesn't have a juice groove makes it great for this.
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