Making A Butcher Block Cutting Board

Wipe wood down well with clean cloth. Cut your boards to size and sand each edge that will sit adjacent to another edge.

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Sand top bottom and sides of butcher block first with medium grit sandpaper then with fine grit.

Making a butcher block cutting board. Install the front rail in place of a front apron. Take sink cutout from butcher block countertop or any leftover piece of butcher block or regular wood. Chefs quality end grain butcher blocks are the highest quality cutting boards that exist.

One of the nicest parts about a butcherblock board is the variety between the strips. On the top and sides of the butcher block we sanded with 80 and 120 grit. Nail pins were used to assemble the butcher block.

The end grain of the hardwoods will soak up more of the finish than the top grain be sure to rub over the whole board. Let this soak into and penetrate the board for 20 minutes then come through with a clean microfiber cloth and polish the board. Using a 38 roundover bit and working slowly run the bit along the perimeter of the butcher block on both the top and bottom edges.

Starting from one end of the board place a line of glue on one side of each connection. Be sure each joining edge is flat and forms a right angle. Watch how theyre made step by stepSubscribe for more videos like.

Set them in an alternating pattern until you are pleased with the design and size. If you have a brand new unseasoned cutting board or butcher block countertop like ours dont use this oil wax conditioner yet. Next examine the butcher block to determine its top side.

For the bottom we used our orbital sander with 80 grit paper. Note that the side and back aprons are counterbored to receive 4-in. The grit you use will depend on the wood species and how smooth you want your butcher block.

While still outside sand the butcher block on all sides. Nail pins were used to assemble the butcher block. Cut the remaining cart members as shown.

Secure the butcher block to a work surface with padded clamps. 7 - How to Make a Butcher Block End Grain Cutting Board Full Video - YouTube. I slightly beveled the edges to eliminate sharp edges as well.

In other words between the first and second strip there should only be one side with glue on it. Cut the remaining cart members as shown. Start by making the butcher block top from 14 X 12-in-thick maple.

Route the Cutting Board. Run a line of water tight glue along one edge of the joining pair. Start by making the butcher block top from 14 X 12-in-thick maple.

I just use my hand to push the puddles of oil evenly on the butcher block surface allow it to soak in overnight and repeat the process 3-5 times. Rub the finish into the butcher block cutting board generously. This creates space for installing the drawer.

Once you have the boards arranged the way you like its time to glue. First season the wood surface generously with food safe mineral oil. Clamp and tighten periodically as the glue sets.

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