Any woodworkers?

Keep it as is. That natural light/dark pattern should be kept intact. My humble opinion ...

 

Chamfer or roundover ... my current method of making boards (because I have no reliable method of accurate rip- or cross-cutting repeatedly) is simple strips. Even with that the roundover on the the long-edges (sharp edges even on the chamfer would be unwise I think) makes the edge-boards look maybe-too-thin. All 4 or your sides will have that thinned-out look. I am not criticizing ... the top edge as "simple sharp cliff" just does not work and whatever you do messes with the visual effects.

Or those with more boards under their belts than I can just say I am schtoooppeed.

 

When I say a 45 on the edges, I am only talking about a 1/4 inch or so. I find that it gives the boards some character and cuts down on the sharp edges of the boards. It also gives a place to pick up the board if it doesn't have handles in it somewhere. I really don't have any hard rules for things like this.. I just go by whatever I'm feeling at the moment with each board. It's definitely fun to try new things and learn new things.

 

Kinda like what I did:

 

yup! exactly!

 

Those are all nice options for boards.

For my shelving I wanted a fairly sharp edge. "Just broke" with some LIGHT 220 then 400 grit.

 

there a time and place for all types of edges

 

Oh, gee.

 

Get your mind outta the gutter North Dakota!

 

Oh, baby!

 

Here's some edging for you... freshly oiled crisp edges. Padauk wood is such a wonderful color.