The Ultimate Cutting Board Hub

By WWGOA Editors

Ready to make your own cutting board? Our Ultimate Cutting Board Guide is the perfect way to get started! This page offers everything you need to know, from basic construction plans to more advanced customization options. You can find helpful videos and step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the entire process. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our guide has something for everyone. With our instruction, creating the perfect cutting board of your dreams is easier than ever!
   
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If you like these boards and want to learn how to build them, download our plan bundle.
Elisa AlbrestsenElisha Albretsen Follow Elisha as Pneumaticaddict on Instagram and YouTube, or visit her website.
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Char Miller-KingChar Miller-King Follow Char as Woodenmaven on Instagram and YouTube, or visit her website.
George VondriskaGeorge Vondriska George is the Managing Editor for the Woodworkers Guild of America.
 

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17 Responses to “The Ultimate Cutting Board Hub”

  1. steve

    The epoxy on my latest cutting board project is high. Can I run it through my Dewalt 735 planner with using up all the blades or should I try a router leveling bit for the first time?

  2. Geoff Woods

    No ideas at this moment.

  3. Edward Chaduka

    New to this

  4. David E Hoffman

    I'm interested in building a cutting board for my wife. Thank You

  5. tom jirak

    I tried to make Elisha's cutting board, wenge with the colored sticks. I bought the same colored sticks used by Elisha, same part number at Michael's. First, it's tricky to glue a stack of sticks, they slide around a lot, so even with my best efforts, I ended up with a slightly-skewed stack. That's where the real problem was revealed...when I sanded the edge to get a reference edge for the upcoming miter, a light sanding rubbed the color off. The dye doesn't extend past the surface of the sticks, so I ended up with blotchy white spots along the edge instead of the vibrant colors Elisha's board has. Good thing I discovered this problem before gluing the sticks into the cutting board, as final sanding or planing would surely have exposed bare wood and destroyed the board. If there's a way to overcome this problem, I haven't found it. So, beware of this limitation. I'll be watching the comments to see if someone has figured out a solution.

  6. Ken Olson

    Consider using a French cleat system to hang the cutting board on a wall or side of a cabinet for convenient out of the way storage.

  7. Michael Moore

    Thanks for all the projects and instruction

  8. Spiros Melemis

    I enjoy your instractions for many years,Thanks

  9. Robert Perrine

    The downloads are a huge boost for my next project. I really enjoy the work everyone in this community does to share, instruct, & advance peoples skills.

  10. Ted Hawkins

    I do wood workimg a hobby