Cutting Boards

Here is the original article straight from Book No. 4510, Practical Delta Projects.

A cutting block that will come in very handy in any kitchen. To prevent the top from warping glue two pieces of solid stock with a piece of plywood in between (see drawing).

You can make this nifty rack for less than 10 dollars and mount it inside a cabinet door to stash your cutting board out of sight. It goes together in a snap since it only requires a 6-ft. 1x2 and two L-brackets.

Use the free woodworking instructions at the link to build your own herringbone cutting board. If you are going to build a cutting board...why not make it stylish. Perfect for gift giving too!!

A grazing board is sometimes called a charcuterie board and is a quick and easy build. Perfect for parties. You can customize it to suit your needs.

Make your own cutting board with this simple tutorial. You often see cutting boards with different woods pieced together, nice of course, but if you need a cutting board in a hurry, this might be the one for you. Free instructions at the link.

Wooden cutting boards are always a welcome gift, they don not dull knives, they look and feel good, and are easy to make, however certain precautions should be taken in making and using them.

Here is a quick and easy project to get your cutting boards organized in the kitchen. Build this cutting board storage solution.

This mini chopping block complete with knife holder, is always ready for cutting action on the kitchen counter.

Build a cutting board with a marble cheese plate using these free step-by-step plans.

Follow the free step-by-step instructions at the link to build your own cutting board. You will need a selection of hardwoods that measure 3/4 inches thick or more.

This is a modern take on a cutting board. Made using walnut, it features a brass handle. Learn how to make one using these free instructions.

At the link you can download the free template for this fun easy-to-make cutting board.

These cutting boards were made with birds eye maple. Just beautiful. Here is how they were made.

Here is a woodworking plan for a very easy-to-make kitchen cutting board in two sizes. The dimensions of the plan can be adjusted.

Build a cutting board from left-over hardwood flooring. Here is how.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cutting board. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This project could be built out of scrap wood already in your workshop. If you choose to use new stock from the lumber yard, both hardwoods and softwood are good choices.

On the page of this website you will find pictures and text to accompany you through the process of making your own boards like these. I cannot take credit for the idea, it was Incras! I could not do this without my Incra Fence. You may be able to!

This project was designed to introduce you to the unlimited design possibilities available by applying your woodworking skills to laminated boards. This project is actually three projects in one.

At the link you can follow along with the instructions complete with loads of pictures to help you recreate this cutting board with contrasting insert. Beautiful.

Use your scroll saw to cut out these puzzle piece cutting boards. You can join them together to create one larger board or use them individually.

Follow along at the link and build your own cutting boards. It is easier than you might think.

Follow these free step-by-step instructions with pictures to build a cutting board. This one is in a pear shape but the possibilities are endless really.

This cutting board is made from walnut and here is how it was built...

Use this free woodworking information to build your own end-grain checkerboard butcher block.

Follow along and make use of your growing scrap pile by building your own cutting boards. Great for gift giving too.

Unique right!! If you would like to make your own set of nesting cutting boards, you've come to the right place. Follow along at the link to see how it was done. Also, there is a bonus of building an egg holder.

This bread and cheese boards features a marble inlay. Free building instructions at the link.

Build a sturdy cutting board with this free tutorial. This one was build using a scrap piece of white oak.