Apple wood cutting board

[motolife313]

Figured I wouldn’t let this whole apple tree go to just cooking food and use some of it for stuff in the house. Got some questions tho because she is still super green. I chopped down the tree couple weeks back. Does it need to dry first? I was thinking plane it down and put some glue on the side to hold from drying too fast and splitting while using it. I was splitting the wood today and saved this one piece of the trunk.

 

[Funengineer]

Paint all the cut edges and let it dry. I’m guessing 1-2 years unless you have accessories to a kiln. You’ll probably still get end cracks.


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[motolife313]

How about Elmer’s or tite bond glue, is that better then end grain sealer? I was thinking about putting a stainless or aluminum plate on the end and screwing it on to hold it together and keep it from splitting apart . never done it just a though.

 

[Funengineer]

I’ve heard that Elmer’s glue works but never tried it. I’ve bought cheap latex paint from the “oops” shelf at the paint store and I’ve used “Anchorseal”. Anchorseal is a wax based product.


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[buzz sawyer]

Cutting the piece so the grain is quarter-sawn will make it more stable.

 

[motolife313]

Did some hand planing on it and I’m going to give it to a customer and he will try and plane it for me. Th HF hand planer worked really good

 

[motolife313]

 

[motolife313]

Cutting the piece so the grain is quarter-sawn will make it more stable.

ok thanks I’ll keep that in mind

 

[buzz sawyer]

That is an excellent example of Compartmentalization.

 

[motolife313]

Ok cleaned up a bit. I did some more planing got it to sit flat and going to put it on my friends belt sander that’s pretty big. Should fit on there. Then oil. I heard boiled linseed oil is not sanitary so I’m going with mineral oil I think

 

[motolife313]

Well I kinda ruined a really nice board. Next day after I used it it started warping. It’s all over the place now, warped everywhere. Now I know it needs to be seasoned first. Got my chainsaw made today so I’ll be making more cutting boards. Saved this piece for a axe hand or anything really. It’s 28” and about 6” diameter.

 

[Funengineer]

Motolife313
Hate to say we told you so. I know the excitement of seeing that beautiful grain and wanting to make something with it ASAP. [emoji3]

I’ve learned that lesson the hard way too so now unless I’m green carving a spoon or bowl I always used kiln dried wood for my cutting boards.

Good luck with your new mill.


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[buzz sawyer]

My brother has been storing partially turned projects in dessicant for a few days with great results. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013L2Z2MY/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A17QCEXR2SHYMI&psc=1

Also, after seeing the apple board again, I wondered if the dark areas of the injury posed any health problems. It may be a fungus. Danish oil can be used as it is inert after 30 days according to he mfg. I just use mineral oil but it doesn't last very long.

 

[motolife313]

Yep I just wanted too test it, figured it was a strong piece of apple so it might not move much.now I know too season them first. I might make a knew one today. I got that apple tree Thursday night.