Diy Cherry Wood Cutting Board

I ve had a cutting board for about 30 years that was part of the butcher block top of a dishwasher that was probably just about as old when it was decommissioned they really don t make em like they used to 1 maple if i had to guess.

Diy cherry wood cutting board. A post shared by ashley grenon handmadewithashley on oct 2 2016 at 11 53am pdt. For the one large cutting board it cost me about 15 for the wood. Diy cherry cutting board. In a recent woodcraft class we had 3 students making cutting boards sue ellen miller liz matheny and 15 year old maddy byers.

This will be another long grain cutting board but for my third one i would like to try making an end grain cutting board. Thick cutting boards are less likely to split or warp over time. When choosing a wood cutting board search for a model that is at least two inches thick. Hardwoods are fine grained and when food is prepared on the surface the capillaries of the wood grain pull the bacteria down beneath the surface of the cutting board.

Wood lumber walnut maple cherry cuttingboard woodworking roughsawn homemadegifts tothejointerwego. In the united states most cherry woods that are sold at fine wood suppliers are of the species known as american black cherry. Then fasten the template to the cutting board with double sided tape. Special thanks to liz for the photos and taking great notes and to sue ellen a retired school teacher for proof reading this article.

When you select your wood board make sure it s free of warping has a flat surface and doesn t have any blemishes or excessive knots on the surface. A pattern bit guided by the template produces perfect curves. The hardwoods will vary in cost depending where you live. Supply and tool list for the cutting board.

In general stick with a hardwood board like maple. Rough cut the shape with a band saw or jig saw keeping the blade about 1 8 in. It sands to a very smooth finish relatively easily and takes stain to adjust the color quite well. Some examples of dense hardwoods are maple walnut and cherry.

Hardwoods for cutting board. They are also heavier which helps to prevent them from slipping and sliding on the kitchen counter. Generally speaking the thicker your wood cutting board is the better. Dense hardwood lumber with a closed grain is the best wood for cutting boards.

1 walnut board 4 x16 x1 1 maple board 4 x16 x1 1 cherry board 4 x16 x1 cost. However the cool thing about a wood board is that the wood traps the bacteria and they are killed off as the board dries. Cherry is a favored wood among furniture builders for its deep richness and for the color that only seems to improve with age.