| Project by steelshot | posted 09-24-2010 06:23 AM | 1793 views | 0 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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I picked up a maple cutting board for 0.50 at a garage sale last week. I seen it sitting on the table and looked at the price, “SCORE” I said to myself. LOL The guy couldn’t believe someone would by it in such rough condition.
I squared up all the edges, and about an hour or so of sanding, a little gluing and clamping to close up some seams it was just about ready for some oil. I put a 1/4” route on all the edges and a final sand with 320 grit, it was ready for oil. I put 4 coats of mineral oil on it, boy that wood was dry. I then put a coat of bee’s wax on it.
I was surprised at how nice this board turned out. I should take it back to where I bought it and ask the guy if he wants to buy it back LOL.
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Skylark53
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#1 posted 09-24-2010 06:31 AM
Smart pickup. The pics tell the story very well.
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rivergirl
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#2 posted 09-24-2010 11:19 AM
Excellent score! Gotta love those yardsales- think of all the work it saved YOU. :)
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Ken90712
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#3 posted 09-24-2010 11:49 AM
Nice score and save, well done.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
WannaBBetter
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#4 posted 09-24-2010 04:33 PM
nice job …price of the wood alone
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Jonathan
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#5 posted 09-24-2010 11:57 PM
Great buy and nice save!
I like seeing the before and after pictures too.
It’s like a brand new board!
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
steelshot
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#6 posted 09-25-2010 11:20 AM
I like to see the before and after pics also.
It just shows that you can really bring out the true beauty of wood, with a little TLC.
Kathy
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#7 posted 09-25-2010 02:21 PM
I might just have to start going to garage sales!
-- curious woodworker
plang
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#8 posted 09-25-2010 05:47 PM
Great save Steelshot. Yes, you should at least take it back and show and tell the last owner. Another place to find solid wood throwaways is the Goodwill stores. I recently found a captains bed at my local store that I refurbished by rebuilding one drawer and painting it the color my grandson choose, not solid wood, at the cost of $25, but the real treasure was finding a shadow box made from solid Mahogany for just a quarter. I have not started on it yet but I will post before and after pictures when I do.
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