Everyone who works with wood ends up with a lot of scraps. You can simply throw them away, or you can use them. In this article we will tell you how to make a cutting board of incredible beauty from scraps of different types of wood. The key points in this project are choosing the right (non-toxic, waterproof) glue and having wood scraps of different shades.

:

• table saw
• jointer
• planer
• router with set of cutters
• router table
• clamps
• glue brushes
• orbital hand sander.

Materials:

• wood trimmings of different species
• waterproof non-toxic wood glue
• mineral oil and rags

To make our own cutting board, we used scraps of maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry and other woods whose color and texture we found interesting. When we talk about wood scraps, we mean wood, not laminated timber, plywood and other composite materials.

Wood cutting board manufacturing technology

1. Process the wood scraps on a jointer. This processing is necessary so that the boards fit together clearly. Try to ensure that the height of all the boards is approximately the same; the width can be whatever you want.

2. Process the front sides of the boards on a planer. This will ensure uniform thickness and smooth surfaces. It is advisable not to make the boards too thin; the thickness should be at least 15, and preferably 18 mm.

3. Cut the boards lengthwise using a table saw. The minimum width of the boards should be approximately 12 mm. The stripes do not have to be the same width; vary it at your discretion.

4. Arrange the boards in the desired order. Try to achieve an interesting look by experimenting with combinations of colors and sizes. The number of planks depends on the size of the cutting board.

5. Glue the boards together. It is advisable not to glue everything together at once, but to divide them into several groups. The width of each group should be as wide as your planer can handle it. The glue must be non-toxic and moisture resistant. Apply a thin layer of glue to the side edges of each board, and then tighten all the parts with clamps.

6. As a result, you should have several groups of planks. Sand the surfaces of each group with an orbital sander, taking care to remove all the glue. Then planer each group, removing as thin a layer as possible from each side. Now you can attach the pieces of the cutting board to each other and give an intermediate assessment of your efforts.

7. Glue the board parts together using the same technique used to glue the boards. Remember that due to its large size, the cutting board cannot be processed on a planer; it will have to be sanded by hand. Therefore, try to glue the parts together as accurately as possible and wipe off any excess glue with a damp cloth. To tighten the parts together you will need quite large clamps.

8. Sand the board and cut it to the desired size. Grind with a hand sander and remove any glue deposits. When cutting a board, try to make it proportional, that is, choose the length of the board based on the width. It is also advisable to take into account the size of the sink, because if the board does not fit in the sink, washing it will be problematic.

9. Round the edges of the board using a router with the appropriate bit. A special table equipped with guides will greatly simplify the task.

10. Cut a groove around the perimeter of the board, which is needed so that the juice released by the food during cutting does not flow onto the table. You need to cut out the groove using a router with an appropriate rounded cutter. To make the groove even, use a plywood template. Secure the template with masking tape on three sides, and move the router along the fourth. Then remove the tape from one of the sides and secure the one along which you made the groove. Depending on the depth of the groove, you can get by with one or more passes.

11. Sand the board. Grind using a grinder, each time changing the sandpaper to a finer one, up to No. 220.

12. Apply a safe coating. This could be, for example, mineral oil. Make sure the oil is well absorbed into the wood, applying several coats if necessary.

In today's article we will discuss how to make a wooden cutting board with your own hands. I will try to briefly talk about quick techniques for making this essential kitchen cutting attribute. If your old clothes are cracked and in an inappropriate state, then this article is for you.

Tools.

In order to make a cutting board, we will need the following tools.

- A ruler, preferably with a square.
- A simple pencil, soft or hard.
- Compass or ruler with ready-made holes.
- A saw or, best of all, a jigsaw.
- A sanding machine or a set of sandpapers of different grain sizes, from 60 to 220.
- Sanding sponge for finishing.

Preparing material for the cutting board.

First you need to prepare the necessary material; we chose wood for this. This is a classic type of material, as it is easy to process, does not spoil or dull knives, and is quite durable at the base. There are options for using glass, metal and plastic, but this is possible in the following lessons.

And so we need a simple wooden board, one that can probably be found in any household. If you live in an apartment and you don’t have material on hand, then try going to the nearest construction site. There are always a couple of pieces left after repair and construction work.

Dimensions and design of cutting board.

The following dimensions should be used, the thickness of the product should be 20-40 mm, width 200-300 mm, and length 400-600 mm. After preparing the product, we will draw the future figure. The design will be rectangular with rounded corners. This is the simplest option, but it is the easiest and most ideal. We take a ruler with an angle and check our board for distortions and slopes. On one of the long sides, we select a flat plane along the length, relative to which we will make all other measurements.

Having made an even rectangle, we make a roundness at the edges with a radius of 30-50mm. How to make an even drawing of a curved line, for this we use a compass or ruler with ready-made holes, we will remember drawing lessons at school. The angle should not be sharp, but it should not be too rounded either. If you wish, you can draw a more complex blank, for example an oval or other shape.

Cutting and sanding wood.

And so, we have a drawing ready and now we need to cut off all the excess. To do this, we will use a saw with small teeth or a jigsaw with a file for curved cutting. We do not forget about safety measures; we use gloves and safety glasses when working with the tool. Carefully cut out the corners and unnecessary elements according to the pencil drawing.

Our cutting board already looks a little like a beautiful product. But how can you make it smoother, without splinters and sawdust? To do this, we need to sand every corner and all sides of our wood. For this I use a sander, but in the absence of such a power tool, you can use simple sandpaper.

To begin with, we take wood sandpaper with a larger grain size, this is 60-80 grit. This is done in order to first remove large and convex places on the wood, especially if it has a complex texture. Afterwards we take 120 and 220k skins. Sand each side carefully, don't rush, and be focused on getting the job done.

In front of us is a sanded wooden cutting board, which I’m not ashamed to show to my wife. But how can we make it more slippery and without small roughnesses? To do this, take an abrasive sanding sponge for wood, which can be found in any hardware store. And just like with the skin, treat the entire surface of the cutting board.

Conclusion.

Well, our cutting board is ready, all that remains is to clean it of fine wood dust. This can be done with a brush or a damp cloth. I also recommend wiping the board with mineral oil. This will provide a small layer of protection for the wood and will prevent severe cuts from the knife. Now you know how to make a wooden cutting board with your own hands, and you can move on to more complex parts. I will definitely write about this in future articles, until we meet again.

Now we will make a men's craft for women. Namely, a wooden cutting board for the kitchen. The craft is incredibly complex, extensive and requires a lot of knowledge in working with wood. You will also need professional tools and machines. We will create a multi-colored board on which women can cook, cut meat, vegetables and any food. We will not discuss much in the preface, but will immediately begin production.

Tools and materials you will need:

1. Planing machine;
2. Table for router;
3. Table saw;
4. Clamps;
5. Jointer;
6. Orbital sander (manual);
7. Router with a set of cutters;
8. Brushes and glue;
9. Mineral oil, as well as rags;
10. Wood scraps of various types;
11. Woodworker's glue, waterproof and non-toxic.

Let's immediately prepare boards of different types, the main thing is that they are of different colors. Thickness and length don't matter.

Some bars can be painted with some kind of oils that are absorbed and the wood will slightly change color.

DIY wooden cutting board

When you prepare the material for creating this homemade product, take wood, for example: maple, oak, aspen, mahogany, walnut and others. Do not use plywood, laminated timber or pressed parts. Then we process all the boards on a jointer. The most important thing is that they fit together tightly, the dimensions may differ slightly, then we will adjust the width if necessary and, of course, the height.

We process each document carefully.

Each board needs to be processed with a planer on top and bottom. This machine will make all boards the same thickness, it should be approximately 15 millimeters, and ideally 18. The surfaces will also become smooth.

This is what we should get.

Using a table saw, we cut the boards lengthwise. Be sure to make them of different widths, but not less than 12 millimeters.

Now the most interesting moment. Arrange the processed boards according to color and width, this is what our cutting board will look like. Move them as you please and choose the most beautiful option.

We glue the boards together with special glue. It is advisable not all at once, but in parts, so that your planing machine can handle it.

Coat with glue, pour a lot of it. Don't forget that wood absorbs glue.

We fix it on the side and tighten the clamps tightly.

And also on top, so that there is a flat surface.

You will get several parts of bars glued together; we process them with an orbital sander. The most important thing is to remove the frozen glue.

We process each part, again, on a planing machine. Remove a very thin layer.

Glue the made parts together. Since the finished workpiece cannot be processed on a machine, we join the parts together as accurately as possible. If glue comes out, it should be wiped off immediately with a rag. Then you will need to process it by sanding if unevenness appears after gluing.

We sand it, then measure it and cut it to the required size. It depends on the proportions and size of the sink, so that it would be convenient to wash in it.

After trimming, we sand the edges again.

Now we round all the edges on the board. For this there is a special table with a suitable cutter.

Now we cut out a small notch along the edges. This is done on all the boards so that the juice from the food does not flow onto the floor, but into this recess. To do this, we use a cutter with a rounded cutter.

We take special plywood of the appropriate size and apply it to our board. We secure it with masking tape on three sides. When one side is done, move on to the next, moving both the tool and the tape.

Form the depth of the hole yourself; the deeper, the more times you need to cut it out, going through it again from the very beginning.

This is what should happen.

At the end, we sand the board, while changing the sandpaper to increasingly finer ones.

Apply mineral oil on top. The tree should absorb it well. If necessary, we do this several times.

When everything dries, this is what we will get. Before using the cutting machine for the first time, you need to wash it and dry it.

Beautiful, elegant and comfortable. A great handmade gift for your loved one.

Good day to all!
In this article, the author invites you and me to make a very useful thing that you can’t do without in the kitchen, this item is called a cutting board. The cutting board is mainly used for cutting food during the cooking process, or we simply use it as a stand for hot pans, in general, everyone uses it in their own way. Next, the author will describe the entire manufacturing process, which will be accompanied by a detailed photo report.

To make a cutting board we will need:

Tool:

Drill;
- electric jigsaw;
- file;
- sandpaper;
- roulette;
- corner ruler;
- pencil.

Material:

Oak board;
- protective oil.

Since the cutting board must be strong and serve us for a very long time, we use an oak board as a blank. You can purchase this wood material in one of the specialty stores. The width of the board that the author used is 20 cm.

A preview of what we will need in the future.

We start by sanding the surface of the board, since the wood is hard, and be patient.

Next, use a ruler to mark the future outline of the board.

The author decided to use this form.

We take an electric jigsaw and cut out a shaped part along the drawn contour.

It should turn out something like this.

In order for the board to be hung on a hook or nail, we drill a through hole on the handle of the board.

Then you need to take a file and use it to process the edge of the board.

After filing, take fine-grit sandpaper and run it over the entire surface, smoothing and rounding the sharp edges.

When you have finished sanding the part, take a rag and wipe the board from wood dust.

Next, we take a special oil called “Belinka”, which is non-toxic and can come into contact with food, and pour it into a container.

Take a brush and evenly cover the board with a thick layer of oil, then leave the board for a while so that the oil is absorbed.

After 15 - 20 minutes, you can wipe the board from the remaining oil; for this we use a napkin.

The surface of the board should acquire a more pronounced color - the texture of the wood will appear.

Next, you need to leave the board lying for a day.

After 24 hours have passed, you need to apply a second layer of oil, let the wood dry completely.

As a result of all these steps, we get this ready-to-use cutting board.

That's probably all. If you use this product carefully, the board will last a very, very long time.
Thank you all for your attention.

One of the most common kitchen accessories is the cutting board. There are so many options you won’t find on the shelves of modern stores. However, with all the variety of such products, it is difficult to choose a board to suit your specific conditions. Today we will tell you how to make it with your own hands.

Wooden cutting board - a simple option

To make your own cutting board, you will need a piece of planed edged board 20-30 millimeters thick. Try to select a workpiece without visible defects - knots, wormholes, cracks, which can reduce the strength and decorative characteristics of the future product. Sawing curved edges can be conveniently done using a jigsaw with a wood saw installed.

The first stage of work is marking the workpiece

It is convenient to perform it using a pre-made template. Prepare a sheet of thick paper or thin cardboard. Bend it lengthwise and draw with a pencil an image of half of a cutting board of a complex shape. Then, without unbending the paper blank, cut out the template, cutting through both halves of the sheet at the same time. To mark the cutting board, place the resulting template on a piece of wood, press it down and trace along the outline with a pencil.

Cutting board cutting

Use a jigsaw to cut out the blanks. If there are small radius roundings, install a metal file with a smaller blade width.

Grinding

It can be done either manually or mechanically, using a grinder of one or another operating principle. To achieve maximum quality work, use sandpaper of several abrasive grain sizes, from larger to smaller.

The last stage is finishing the boards

Its purpose is to protect cutting boards during their use. Contact with wet products and cleaning untreated products under running water can lead to rot and rapid destruction of the wood. To avoid this, apply several coats of mineral oil to all surfaces, drying in between. It is convenient to carry out the coating process with a piece of lint-free durable cloth.

Remove excess finishing oil with a dry cloth. After curing the last layer for 24 hours, the products are completely ready for use.

Homemade cutting board - a more complex option

To make a more valuable version of the cutting board, you will need bars of various valuable types of wood that have a contrasting color of wood. Among the available ones, we can recommend ash, maple, birch, which have a light color, and beech, mahogany, bog oak, which have a brown or red color.

Nowadays, you can purchase similar blanks for DIY work in a number of online stores. Of course, foreign wood species, for certain reasons, have a fairly high cost, but it’s worth it.

Hard wood is difficult to process with hand carpentry tools, so it is necessary to have access to a number of machines, for example, a planer or planer, as well as a circular saw. In addition, we will need shield clamps or clamps.

Making a shield

To make a typesetting cutting board, you should prepare an even number of bars in light shades and an odd number of dark ones. Pass the workpieces through a surface planer until the pieces are of equal width. Their thickness can be different - this will give the entire product an original look. Pre-place the parts in a cassette to select their optimal relative position. Then turn the bars over onto one of the edges and apply glue. For our product, select a high-quality moisture-resistant wood binder.

Lay the parts with glued edges to each other and clamp them in screw or lever clamps.

To avoid warping of the future shield, place auxiliary bars of sufficient thickness on both planes of the product and press them with clamps.

After the adhesive layer has completely dried, usually within a day, release the workpiece from the clamping fixtures and remove excess glue using a chisel.

After mechanical grinding, it is quite possible to use the product in this form, but we suggest you make it more original.

Making a chess pattern

We transfer the polished shield to a circular saw and saw it across the bars into separate parts 25-30 millimeters thick.

We assemble the set and arrange the resulting parts so that light parts alternate with dark ones.

In the future, we proceed in accordance with the technology described above - we lubricate the edges of the parts with glue, clamp the product in clamps and glue them into a shield.

After the glue has completely dried, carefully sand the finished product with sandpaper of various grain sizes from coarse to fine. To protect the product from moisture and enhance the color of the wood, be sure to treat the cutting board with mineral oils.

By selecting bars of various thicknesses and shapes, experimenting with different shades of wood from different species, you can obtain an unlimited number of different options for the same product - a cutting board.

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