seasidcut

Since when is a 1/16 off a problem.... I am building cutting boards for Christmas presents and I am a little off on my tongue and groove joints. Come to find out my crosscut sled was 1/16 off on the back side, so all of my cuts have a slight tilt to them. Too late now, I have already cut 6 of them.

Here is the question: How do I fill in the gap? Since these are cutting boards, can I use an epoxy to fill it? Should I just leave it and call it character? Starting over is no longer an option. The only reason I want to fill in the gap is so food does not get stuck in it and form a culture of its own.

frankp

Epoxy will be fine once it's cured. I've made all kinds of kitchen implements with epoxy... wooden mugs, cutting boards, spoons etc.

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Rob

Can you rout or dado a groove that is centered on the gaps and install an inlay with a contrasting wood? Maybe something 1/4" square and glued into the groove and sanded flush.

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GeorgeC

I like this idea.


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seasidcut

Thanks for the great tips. The inlay idea would be great, but I am running out of time. I just got back from Woodcraft , I purchased 5 minute epoxy. And while there I also got a new chisel. Since the store is 5 minutes from my office I find myself wandering and occasionally parting with my $$$$$.