Any woodworkers?

I’ve got to fix this base on a nutcracker, warped pretty bad. I’m thinking belt sander and maybe grinder with a flap wheel. Any other recommendations?

 

Belt sander would be easiest

 

If you don't have shop full of big tools, belt sander.

 

If you don't have the tools you suggested, you can tape a long piece of sand paper to a verified flat (ie pane of glass, granite countertop, etc) and flatten it out. There's even sand paper on rolls with a sticky backing to make it easier for you. About 6 minutes give or take with some 60/80 grit should take enough material off the bottom to make it flat.

-J

 

I bet it'd be really fun (and expensive) to take a full bucket of scraps, fill with epoxy, and make something out of the huge brick you end up with. Bowls, cups, coasters, etc.

 

Make a hardwood mold that limits the sanding with whatever you choose. Set to minimum depth of all corners, or maybe a little taller to make it "flat enough".

 

After work today I had a little time in the shop to move some wood around and make room for the new planer cart. Found some volunteers for the fire pit too, lol. I have so much wood I can be picky about what I keep, I've got to start letting go of every little tiny scrap!

 

To all you guys tossing hardwood small in the fire;





But then I'd have a bigger pile of scraps than I already have. Although mine are a majority redwood, with a very small smattering of oak, walnut, poplar.

 

A coworker asked if I could restore a cutting board and it's not something I've ever done before. I know my initial thoughts are no way based on my experience but it has sentimental value.

Sure I could run it through my drum sander but I'm not sure about this.

What are your guy's thoughts on this?

 

Drum sander and a new coat of butcher block oil

how thick is it?

 

I don't know yet... I just have those photos

 

I restored this one a while back, ran it through a planer and shaved off the least amount possible.



After oiling

 

Apparently it's 15 3/4 by 16 3/4 by 1 1/2 thick... a little too wide for my planer so I'll have to use the drum sander if I take on the project.

 

Take a 1/8 in off and it’ll be perfect I bet.

 

I've restored one before. Yup a few passes through the drum sander cleaned it right up. Then oil and waxed it.

 

A friend of mine wants me to build her a panel to go over her double sink. She will be using it for extra counter space when hosting parties. I am worried about it warping when not in use, particularly how she stores it. It will probably be about 40” x 20”. Any advice on how to make sure it doesn’t warp?

 

Salad bowl finish. Says not to use on butcher blocks, but we run wooden utensils through dishwasher and finish holds up. Just has to cure. Id do at least 2 coats.

$33 General Finishes Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Pint

https://www.amazon.com/General-Fini...cint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584001431202200

 

Braces along the underside of the panel.

I recently built a tabletop for an RV, which is mounted/supported only in the center. I used 1/8" thick 3/4" aluminum angle along the bottom for bracing - 2 pieces running lengthwise.

Maybe something like that would work for you. You could use wood as well, but it is subject to moisture and warping like the panel.

 

I had thought about something like that. Aluminum bracing on the bottom but have it sit in the sink cavity so the panel lays flat.