Measure and mark 1 1 2 inches from each side of one of the corners making a plus sign.
How to make a cutting board from old gym flooring.
That is if you don t count the time.
Run the lumber through the table saw for the final width of the hardwood floors.
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Use the scrap material from the last step to set up the cutter.
Use the 5 8 inch drill bit and drill a hole through the wood plank at the mark.
Make sure all dried glue is sanded off surface prior to finishing.
In this video i will show you how to make a cutting board out of recycled hardwood flooring.
Allow cutting board to dry overnight before use.
I suggest you keep a number of spare boards in case the worst should happen and you need to make a repair.
Each piece of flooring must be ripped twice.
Run all of the flooring cutting the opposite side and end.
Repeat sanding process with 120 grit then 220 grit sandpaper.
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Use feather boards and hold down rollers to get a true straight cut on the lumber.
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Rip the flooring pieces.
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This step is optional but it will make it easier to grip and hang your cutting board.
Rub entire cutting board with several coats of a food safe finish like mineral oil walnut oil or beeswax allowing oil to fully absorb into the wood.