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  1. 05-23-2007, 5:22 PM #1
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    My latest "butcher" job...

    Hey all,

    Thought you might enjoy some pics of a recent "butcher" job I just completed. Actually, it was commissioned by a chef in Atlanta. The entire thing was his brain child, I just made it a reality for him.

    The entire piece is constructed of solid maple. The pins are 1/2" walnut dowels. The top is 36" high, measures 24"x18"x4" and is constructed of 104 individual 2"x2" blocks assembled in a staggered pattern. In addition to the monster top, the client requested (and received) a knife rack, towel rack, storage drawer, lower storage shelf and heavy duty locking casters. This thing is built like a tank. And as you can imagine, it weighs a ton!









    As always, any feedback is welcome. Enjoy and thanks for looking.

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  3. 05-23-2007, 5:33 PM #2
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    Maury, great project, when you build you truly build to last a life time. I am sure your client loves it.
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  4. 05-23-2007, 5:33 PM #3
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    Very nice!!!

    How do you prevent the glue lines between the end grain blocks from opening up with the seasonal changes?

    I have tried a few end grain cutting boards and they all ended up splitting along the glue lines.....
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  5. 05-23-2007, 5:54 PM #4
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    Very nice! How thick is the top? It appears to be about 3"?
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  6. 05-23-2007, 7:19 PM #5
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    Awesome. End grain maple is so luxurious.
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    Very nice Maury.!!! Great work and very well done.

    Alex,

    I've made several endgrain boards and none of them have came apart yet.
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    Love the look of the wide endgrain pieces. Very nicely done.
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  9. 05-23-2007, 8:37 PM #8
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    Looks fantastic, Maury!
    Great timing too, as it gives me some good ideas to ponder for a similar project I have coming up. I really like the way you built the knife rack.
    What did you use for a finish?
    Thanks for posting.

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  10. 05-23-2007, 8:39 PM #9
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    This a great piece, perfect for any kitchen, but even better for a chef. Great Work!
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    Impressive design and craftsmanship, Maury (my brother's first name as well). Well done.

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    Nice work! That looks like a fun project.
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  13. 05-23-2007, 9:48 PM #12
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    That is a beauty! It will look even better in about 20 years when there is some contour to the top from all of the cutting.

    There is a butcher shop near me with a 3' square block where one side is about 6" lower than the other.

    What glue did you use for the blocks?

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    Well done. Beautiful piece.
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    Maury, that's really excellent work!
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  16. 05-24-2007, 8:57 AM #15
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    Thank you all for the compliments. It's very much appreciated.

    Quote Originally Posted by Alex Shanku View Post
    Very nice!!!

    How do you prevent the glue lines between the end grain blocks from opening up with the seasonal changes?

    I have tried a few end grain cutting boards and they all ended up splitting along the glue lines.....
    I've never had a problem with glue joints parting, especially long grain joints. Just make sure your glue is fresh and your stock is dry, flat, square and you use good clamping pressure.

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Day View Post
    Very nice! How thick is the top? It appears to be about 3"?
    The top is 4" thick. The legs are 3"x3"

    Quote Originally Posted by Jesse Thornton View Post
    What did you use for a finish?
    3 coats of GF Salad Bowl finish.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ben Grunow View Post
    What glue did you use for the blocks?
    For the top I used Titebond III, everything else got Titebond II.

    Thanks again,
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