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Basket Weave Cutting Board
12/20/2023 • Wood: Hard Maple, Black Walnut, Padauk • Finish: Food-safe mineral oil • Size: 16in x 12in x 1.5in
maple walnut padauk cutting-board end-grain pattern
Overview
The basket weave pattern on this cutting board is achieved by carefully gluing and re-cutting strips of alternating maple and walnut, then rotating and re-laminating them to create the interlocking woven appearance. The result is a board that’s as striking as it is functional.
Build Notes
- End-grain construction for knife-friendly surface
- Maple and walnut strips alternated for high contrast pattern
- Multiple glue-up stages to achieve the woven effect
- Finished with multiple coats of food-safe mineral oil
- Juice groove routed around the perimeter