Charcuterie Set

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Or as Kenny called it "made for charcutin"!

Anyhoo, Petey was the only one to comment on my use of several warped/knotty walnut slabs my SIL bought from a guy on the side of the road. Therefore, I copied him 🤠

Makes me think of seeing the belly of a carp on the aquarium glass.

This is both sides of the same slab:


Took the marked section (more of less) and wiggly-shaped a board, about 5/8" thick.
Air dried so it had some neat colors.
Due to the warping, I flattened the top surface and left the underbelly with most of the warp.

Tip o' the hat to Pottz for pointing out the brass feet, expensive, but I could recess them on the drill press so that the board would sit flat despite the warpage.

22"x 16"


I also use the shown side of the board for the top so no one would say it looks like Montana.
Finished with GF salad bowl finish. Could swear it is just Arm-R-All with a different label.

Along with this board, I had to use a charcuterie set my wife impulse-bought on Amazoo. It needed a box.

13.5" x 10" x 3"

Same slab gave up the lid. Finish is Osmo


Interior is divided for all the bits, felt lined on the bottom. Simple pin hinges from brass rod.

One of the white dishes had a chip so the asymmetry is Amazon's fault.
Everything still in the baggies so whoever buys it can be assured of "freshness"!

Thanks for looking/comments!

25 Comments

That's beautiful slice of wood.  Now you can start marring it up "charcutin".  

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

Good looking board!    Box looks really fine also.

Ron

Dig that figure! Nice set!

The Other Steven

Splint,

You picked a great slice!

I like the "set" idea.

Well done.


Petey

A big thanks guys!

Petey, made me think that this is a great use for figured stuff that may be used for food!
Love that walnut.

"Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef

Good job on taking this to the next level with the box!
gorgeous slabs bud ! im glad the tip on the feet worked for you, much nicer than the plain black rubber ones ? 

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Great looking board and box, Splint.  I would be gobbling cheese blocks to uncover the grain for viewing.   A win-win proposition.
Well done!  Teethpicks go good with a board. 

There's roosters laying chickens,and chickens laying eggs... John Prine

Very nice pieces!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

Splint,

Nice Charcuterie board.  Nice figure in the wood.  Box for the extras is great.

daveg, SW Washington & AZ

Nice work in featuring the grain in this wood, both pieces look fantastic - the next level up in appearance.  I like the natural edge on the box lid, good thinking.
Nicely done!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Thanks again people!

OT:
I like the natural edge on the box lid, good thinking.
Got a chuckle from that, wasn't intended, just the board wasn't wide enough for the lid. 🤠
Wow great work Splint!   

Mike

Got a chuckle from that, wasn't intended, just the board wasn't wide enough for the lid. 🤠
As my mum always said: "waste not - want not."  Worked out great here.
Beautifully done. Love the grain and depth of color.

Is the GF product water-based? Assume "food safe" labeling?
Thanks BB!

Oil based.
It's called "food safe" to the extent that other finishes like poly are called food safe after they are dried.
I looked into it a bit and now it is just labeled "wood bowl finish"

From the Mfg:
General Finishes Wood Bowl Finish (formerly Salad Bowl Finish) is an oil-and-urethane topcoat designed to safely coat decorative wooden bowls, cups, and spoons. It builds a durable, amber-toned, gloss film that is food-safe and non-toxic once fully cured

I like how they added "decorative"
I only use the GF wood bowl finish on decorative items.  I don't like film finishes like that on anything where the finish might scratch or flake off someday.  

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.