Kitchen Accessories

From the earliest times when wooden butcher blocks were little more than slabs of tree trunk, end grain provided a superior cutting surface. Why? Because the grain makes for a tough, durable face that self-heals, closing up when cut by a knife. These days you can make your own butcher block for projects ranging from cutting boards to countertops with this simple technique. Our cutting board measures 10 inches wide by 10 inches deep, but you can change the dimensions if you wish.

All you need is 2-1/3 sheets of plywood to make this compact kitchen camp box. Sized to fit under the tonneau cover of a pickup truck. Plenty of storage for the propane stove and other camping essentials like stove, dishes, cutlery, etc. Choose to build plain, or paint/burn onto the surfaces any of our wildlife silhouettes. If you are looking for a specific artwork or your own personal design or message (ex: The OK Corral Cook Out), let us know!

Use an ordinary knife to slice bread and you will end up with odd-shaped pieces and piles of crumbs. But put this star performer to work and you will get evenly sliced pieces every time, thanks to its...

Here is a different way to put an attractive tile to good use. Build a simple frame for it from contrasting woods, and let it serve as a trivet to protect your precious tabletops and counters. You easily can build this project in an evening, and already may have the items needed on hand.

This phone charging station mounts under any surface to keep your handheld electronics organized.

Better than store-bought crushers. Longer handle and unique design make it far easier for children to use. Plans are drawn FULL SIZE.

Build one or more pieces of this set that includes a pastry board, rolling pin, and wall rack. At the heart of this set is a pastry board with dotted circles that help you roll out dough to uniform si...

Mount this handy kitchen accessory under a cabinet or simply set it on a countertop. You only need a few hours in the shop to build this simple project. And you do not need much in the way of materials, just a small piece or oak or a wood to match your cabinets, a 1 inch dowel, and a few supplies from the hardware store.

Perfect for storing potatoes, onions or even dog food. Hardware and decals are not included.

Pantry cabinets expand storage capacity in any room, but none more so than in the kitchen. The tin punched copper panels really set this project a part from any other. Punch pattern is not included in this plan but is listed on where to buy in the materials list. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

The genius of this design is its effective use of space. While it hangs from the wall, the case features adjustable shelving to store all sorts of necessary kitchen items. Everything from cookbooks to computer notebooks. The handy part of this cabinet is that it also has a fold out front, similar to a drop front secretary. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

Add spice to your kitchen countertop with this adjustable cookbook holder. And for a special effect, scrollsaw and glue on a wheat-motif onlay. We will show you how.

Hinged top conceals a 44 to 52 quart plastic wastebasket. Front doors open for easy removal of wastebasket. All parts drawn to scale.