I'm relatively new to woodworking and I recently bought a walnut and maple board to make an end grain cutting board as a wedding gift for a friend. Unfortunately, while drying them, I noticed that the maple board twisted, even though it was straight when I bought it. I thought I had stacked everything correctly to allow for airflow. Is there any way to fix this issue with the warped board?
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It sounds frustrating! Ideally, a picture would help a lot to visualize the problem. But don’t worry, there are ways to manage it! Since it's an end grain board, remember that you'll be cutting it into smaller pieces anyway, which might minimize the impact of any warping. Running the pieces through a planer or using a mitre saw with a stop block could help to ensure all the pieces are uniform in height.
You're right that with end grain, you're cutting the boards down into chunks, but just be cautious. I wouldn’t recommend running end grain through a planer at all. Instead, you might want to consider alternatives like using a router sled after gluing, or just carefully squaring them up with a hand plane after you’ve cut them. Just make sure to get a good seal on those ends to prevent more warping!