OK woodworkers. Help, please.

[gunnurse]

I recently came about buying several Guatambu 1” sticks. I have read that these are commonly called “Brazilian hard maple.” Has anyone ever worked with this wood? My plan is to make Guatambu, cherry, and walnut cutting boards.

 

[Mars]

Sorry. No experience with that particular species but I'm sure it would make a fine cutting board.

 

[longbowdave1]

Be sure to use tools with sharp blades, and fresh sanding belts or paper. The harder the wood, easier it is to burn the wood when shaping it.