I started two end grain cutting boards last week, One was Maple and Cherry (left), the other was Maple and Pakauk (right). Paduak is an orange-red color wood from South America.
The Maple and Paduak boards is to the right, first glue-up. In this post I am going to show you the finishing process of the Maple and Padauk end grain board.
The above picture shows the second glue-up for the final pattern. It’s dry and ready to go to the Jet belt sander to get it flat on both sides. This board will finish out at 10 inches wide, 16 inches long and 2 inches thick. Once flat I sanded all sides from 120 grit up to 600 grit.
What looks like water is food grade mineral oil. After being in the food grade mineral oil bath for over an hour I removed it to let it air dry. I will let it dry over night before wiping it down with a cotton cloth.
Another view of this board that shows the finger pull, I cut one on each side to make it easier to lift. This board was finished with food grade mineral oil, then my wood conditioner that is a food grade mineral oil and food grade beeswax mixture.
Michael's Woodcrafts 
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Michael you are both artist and craftsman—you have such a wonderful gift and how fortunate I am to own a few of your treasures!!!
Hugs—julie
thank you Julie!! 🙂
We just returned from our Benelux tour where I picked up some wooden kitchen utensils made of olive wood which is very interesting. And, my father-in-law worked with small pieces of wood to make a variety of items for family members. We still have a lovely folding table and candy dishes that are similar to the pieces you posted.
Hi Judy, it’s great to have handcrafted items made by friends and family!!
truly beautiful work!
Truly gorgeous! I fear I may have to buy more boards, you tempt me too much!
Hi Gretchen!! Thank you so much!! If I was closer I would trade you a basket of tomatoes and beans for a board!! 🙂
Your work looks so interesting Michael! You must love it!
I do love woodworking Mary Ann!! thank you! 🙂
It’s really beautiful Michael, but what a lot of work!
thank you Allen, it does take a lot of preparation, measuring, cutting, glue up multiple times, etc. but that’s what I love to do!!! 🙂
I’ve said it before Michael – you are an amazing artist. Really beautiful and creative. Perfection!
Good evening Tricia!! Thank you!! 🙂