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Minimum thickness for end grain cutting board?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hey everyone. So I've run into a potential issue. I made an end grain cutting board using maple and walnut and my pieces unfortunately very poorly during the glue up. After getting my board planed to the lowest points, It ended up only being 7/8" or 15/16" thick. Do you think it will still be stable enough to be washed/absorb moisture without breaking? I was going to give this to someone, and I'm unsure if I should just make another one.

Thanks!
 
#10 ·
Hello, If I was going to make something to inlay it into I would just make another one completely. What do you think though? is 7/8 likely to warp?

- Jimothy
This is your big chance test 7/8 boards and report back to us. You have a chance to help thousands of woodworkers. Just use and you'll be the first to know how it works out first hand. Then you can spread the word

In the mean time make another cutting board.
 
#12 ·
I just made an end grain board for our RV - it is 9Ă—9 and 5/8" thick. I have no concerns given it is only 9Ă—9.

I would go ahead and use yours. Hand wash/wipe down and see how long it lasts.

One of my earlier boards developed a split. I just cut it down to a smaller size. That would always be a future option for you.