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Weird Wood Pusher
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Now that I am starting to use some good kitchen knives, I figured I needed a better cutting surface.
If you noticed that I didn't call it a cutting board, there is a reason.
I broke some of the primary rules for a well constructed cutting board.
This is a piece of flat sawn Big Leaf Maple.
A flat sawn piece is more prone to warpage vs any other way of cutting.
I am curious if it will stay flat with a little common sense care.
Looks kind of pretty and it won't damage the knives so it works for me.

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My boss walked by when I was finishing the oiling.
He wanted the board to sell in the gallery.
He got the last one so I said no way. This one is for me.
 
If you haven't already I'd be sure to put some sort of non slip feet on it so air can circulate underneath. Otherwise you might wind up with a big leaf potato chip.

Mighty pretty though! :thumbsup2: Let us know how it holds up.
 
I plan on storing it on edge when not in use.
Might have to make a little stand.

My thinking was by using properly dried wood and not abusing it, that it should hold up just fine.
But....... there is a real good chance I will be proven wrong.
I am guessing that a few of you are chuckling to yourselves right now.
 
I glue wine corks onto the bottom corners of side grain boards and it minimizes warpage.
 
Just because they elevate the board to allow air circulation.
 
Cool looking board, Mark! Can't wait to see if it survives.
 
spike, could you post a photo of the cork feet? What type of glue?
 
I glue wine corks onto the bottom corners of side grain boards and it minimizes warpage.

Another option is 3/4" (diameter) vinyl bumper pads from your local hardware store. Ace Hardware product number 5182381.

I've been using them for almost a year now with good results. As a side benefit, they are non skid.
 
spike, could you post a photo of the cork feet? What type of glue?

I just slice them in half lengthwise and use household rubber cement to attach them. They also add some shock absorption for when a bit of chopping is in order!
 
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