Smart Making A Chopping Block

A look into how I make my butcher blocks.

Making a chopping block. Leave one glue seam bare. I want to say that I have not disappeared anywhere. We offer intimate hands-on and demonstration classes covering topics from the building blocks of cooking to intensive Boot Camps.

Butcher block cutting boards are typically a bit thicker and larger than standard cutting boards but the build process is roughly the same as Althoff Woodshop shows. Addicted 2 DIY says. Check the joints after removing the clamps and scrape or sand them flush as necessary.

Once all my strips are cut for the butcher block I apply glue and cover all the boards totally. I read all of your comments. Some other advanced options would be to route the edges with a round-over bit inlay a design or accent strip in the butcher block and more.

I find its easiest to cut a block specifically for this purpose as opposed to finding a log that will work. Our classes are designed for home cooks with busy lifestyles who have a passion for food. This will be the foundation of the butcher block work table.

Using the 2x4s cut each of the 10 foot lengths into 30 inch pieces for the legs. Sand the block down to 220 or higher sand all of areas of the block and ease the edges. Cut your chopping board so its around 5-7cm thick so the wood is less likely to split.

Wipe it down again and then wipe with a dry cloth to remove all of the moisture. Wipe the dust off of the board with a tack cloth or wet rag. Then cut the butcher block to.