adding a juice groove to a cutting board

JFPNCM said:

I'm considering adding a juice groove to a new end grain cutting board and would appreciate comments on the following:

1) The board is a checkerboard design with maple, cherry, walnut and oak pieces each with a surface area of about 1" x 2". Should I be concerned about blow out as the bit passes across these pieces?

2) Is there a recommended bit and depth?

3) The overall dimensions are 14 x16". On that basis how far in from the edges would you place the groove?

Thanks in advance.

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JFPNCM said:

@Stick486

Thanks Stick. Very helpful as always.

Hope the snows come o you soon. 2' on Mt hood and it looks GREAT.

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Stick486 said:

1... no...
2... ½~¾''...
3.. bowl or ball bit..

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