How Do You Make A Wood Cutting Board?
Building your own cutting board is a fun project for anyone with basic carpentry skills and the right tools. This can be done in just a few days and could be the fun family project you’ve been looking for! This article will give you the steps to follow. Choose the type of wood for your cutting board. You need a durable, non-porous wood. The most common variety used in cutting boards is hard maple. Walnut, ash and beech can also been used. Porous varieties like oak should be avoided. You will using cutting board oil to seal the wood, but a porous wood can still allow bacteria to flourish. Purchase enough to make two boards in case you make a mistake in cutting. Most thicknesses will do, but shoot for one inch thick at a minimum. Cut the wood to your desired size for the cutting board. You may decide to use one inch strips. You may decide three inches or greater is more suitable. Leave the pieces a little long. You will be cutting them down a bit further in a later step. Lightly sand the
