thoughts on elm cutting board

[eub]

• I don't know this tree (1812-2002) or why it came down, but turning it into cutting boards seems good.
  
• I'd rather it be useful than not.
  
• I'm not sure I like to knife-scar the side with the tree woodburned on.
  
• It seems silly to set the illustrated side face-down.
  
• At the present humidity, the board is slightly cupped towards the illustrated side, making that the less wandery side to set it down on; if I'm reading the end grain right, the humidity will have to decrease to bring it back to (and maybe past) flat.
  
• The board is a bit narrow for maximally comfortable use as a cutting board.
  

[Edited to add: Quilting With Manhole Covers.]

Comments

[beaq.livejournal.com]

I would be interested in hearing more about elm cutting board -- her provenance and significance.

[eub.livejournal.com]

It's a gift from a Maine-living uncle, and says it's from an elm (1812-2002) in Blue Hill, which the Internet says is known for its elms. It says further

This commemorative cuttingboard was awn from an American Elm which stood on the corner of Main and High streets for 190 years. The tree was truly magnificent, 85 feet tall and 5 feet in diameter. Proceeds will go towards the planting and maintenance of street trees in Blue Hill, Maine.

I'm not sure if I've satellite-peeped the right corner here.

[beaq.livejournal.com]

Huh!

[cellio]

When I've had decorated cutting boards, I've cut on the plain side but stored the board propped up with the decorative side showing. That way I get function without hindering art.

[eub.livejournal.com]

That makes sense. I typically store them flat. :)