Can this be rescued?

[Rob Platt]

I've never oiled a board yet. But I would never have used a spalted board either
all the best
rob

 

[Arron]

RIght, the toys are back in the pram!

Thank you for all the ideas/suggestions guys it’s much appreciated =D>

I will attempt to raise the grain and lightly sand back and see where I end up. Either way I will use it until I have made something better (cherry,maple or walnut)

I need to learn to be less disheartened when something doesn’t work out...especially this early in my woodworking (this is the first item I have made)

Thanks again guys

Arron

 

[Inspector]

Don't chuck it. If nothing else it'll make a nice shop table or cart top.

 

[clipper]

Use Sycamore - Does not need a finish and will wash repeatedly.

 

[ColeyS1]

It should cost you under a tenner to put a toughened piece of glass on top. Too good to throw out !

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[Arron]

Just an update for those that have helped..
Raised the grain and lightly sanded back followed by a final beeswax, worked a treat!

With regards as to the suitability of spalted beech, I have read enough to Be happy with this as a chopping board. Time will tell I guess!

Thank you again for the help guys, much appreciated!

Arron

 

[Rorschach]

Turn it into another project and try again for the board. It could make a lovely platter, small table/tray top, picture frames, art piece, box lid. All sorts really.

 

[ScaredyCat]

Why would you even consider throwing it in the bin, just use if for something different like the top of a small table.