Projects for scraps

Jan 15, 2007 3 Replies

I want to glue together, (butcher block like), my scraps into useable small planks. I thought this would be a good way to whittle down my overflowing scrap bin and do make something nice at the same time. I could do a few planks each evening to pass the time. General I keep pieces that are no smaller then 2" x 6"



- I have a 12" planer, 6" jointer so whatever the glued up piece is I can make good working edges and surfaces.



- Is there a process or guide on going about this? Are pieces cut to uniform sizes first (most scraps are glueable as is).



- What are some good projects that can be made from the resulting small glued up planks?



- The vast majority of the scraps are red oak so cutting boards are out.



Any thoughts to offer? thanks!


I made a flower stand with scraps glued together.

I don't know about gluing up scraps into planks, but there are two time-honored ways of dealing with scrap in my shop- chessboards, if I feel like doing flatwork, and segemented turning blanks, if I feel like doing something on the lathe.

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