How Do You Make A Wooden Knife Block?
Having a large wooden knife block on the kitchen counter is nice, but frequently takes up much needed space. An under-the-counter knife block can be mounted wherever convenient and out of the reach of young children. Additional blocks can be mounted in various areas, holding different assortments of knives. Step 1 Lay out the grooves for the knives. Mark lines horizontally across two of the boards at 3/4 inches, 1 5/8 inches, 3/4 inches 1 5/8 inches and 3/4 inches. You’ll be cutting out two sections that are each 1 5/8 inches wide. Step 2 Cut three or four 3/16-inch deep grooves with a saw in both 1 5/8-inch sections. Remove wood between the grooves with a chisel. Since the inside surfaces won’t show, the grooves don’t need to be perfectly smooth except at the front edge where they will be seen. Step 3 Assemble the three pieces of wood. Put glue on the surfaces adjacent to the grooves and clamp them together. Step 4 Finish by sanding the sides, ends and bottoms of the knife block. Stai
