Build A Cutting Board Butcher Block

Organize the strips and apply glue.

Build a cutting board butcher block. Our exclusive all in one cutting board maintenance kit with mineral oil wood wax and applicator cloth. Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure. I start off by cutting walnut to 2h x 2w x 12 3 8l. Clamp straight edge along cut line allowing for width of circular saw blade and.

Make sure the ends of the boards line up as close as possible since this will save time sanding later. I leave a little extra on the ends to be trimmed off at the end of the glue up process. This technique allows the side grain of the wood to be exposed instead of. Cut the boards into 3 4 strips.

How to make butcher block cutting boards. Butcher block cutting boards are typically a bit thicker and larger than standard cutting boards but the build process is roughly the same as althoff woodshop shows. Wood glue preferably something non toxic since your food will come in contact with this. When cutting each section of butcher block place the boards on sawhorses or between two work surfaces.

Butcher block is a process in which boards are laminated together side by side. How to make a butcher block cutting board step 1. John boos mystery oil made for butcher blocks countertops and cutting boards. Great for salad bowls and utensils.

See the john boos maple reversible chopping block at amazon this board is constructed from end grain for resilience against wear and tear but should be maintained using boos mystery oil. Finish the cutting board. Shape the butcher block. Either plane or sand the block.

Route the cutting board. If you like it please feel free to subscribe and follow me on youtube thanks. Mark cut line with a pencil image 1. Bartow board tonic a plant based wood oil that is food safe non toxic and vegan friendly.

I d like to show you how you can create this lovely end grain cutting board with a few wood species and some glue. Make note of measurements and transfer them to butcher block. Maple is a strong and heavy wood ideal for butcher block cutting boards. Clean up the raw boards ends and sides.

After all the board are glued clamp tightly placing a clamp about 1 3 of the way along the long side of you cutting board as in the picture. Clamp the strips together and let glue set. Because of the larger size.