The Most Magical Cutting Board I’ve Ever Made

This board combines Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Oak and Purpleheart into a pattern that looks wavy at first glance — but it’s made entirely of straight lines. The illusion shifts with the light, making the surface appear to move even though it’s perfectly flat. Precision was everything; even the slightest misalignment would ruin the effect, especially where all the lines meet.

🎥 No talking — just the process, from the first cut to the final fit.
My Tools and Machines:

🔧 Stammherz Multi-Function Clamping & Squaring Frame (also works as a Juice Groove Jig)
I built this aluminum squaring frame myself. You can get the plans with all part links + video tutorial here:
👉 https://www.stammherz.de/en/diy-shop/build-plan-stammherz-squaring-frame-for-precise-glue-ups/

🔩 Parallel Clamps – I use this with my Squaring Frame
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🔧 Router Bit – I used this to make the juice groove:
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🔧 Bowl Bit – I used this to make the juice groove reservoir:
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📐 Thin Rip Gauge – ideal for cutting consistent thin strips
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⚙️ Quick-Release Clamps – I use these on my crosscut sled:
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🔩 Toggle Clamps – I use these to hold small cuts securely on the table saw:
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🧴 Wood Glue Titebond 3 – strong and reliable for cutting boards:
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🔪 Excess Glue Scraper – great for removing glue squeeze-out:
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✨ Finish that I use for my cutting boards:
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PROVerXL 4030 V2 Desktop CNC Router:
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🗜️ Adjustable Desktop Bar Clamp Set: Secure your projects with ease. Save 5% on these clamps with code stammherz:
https://www.findbuytool.com/collections/clamps/products/adjustable-desktop-bar-clamp-set
Or use my special link to get $10 off purchases over $80:
https://www.findbuytool.com/?ref=Stammherz

🪚 Chamfer Plane – Chamfer the edges of your projects with ease and consistent results.
https://www.findbuytool.com/products/chamfer-plane
Or use my special link to get $10 off purchases over $80:
https://www.findbuytool.com/?ref=Stammherz

🛡️ BASE CAMP Dust Mask: I use the M Pro Dust Mask, and it’s my favorite. Get 10% off with my code stammherz10:
https://bcmask.com/products/m-pro-dust-mask

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