Impressive How To Make A Chopping Block

Yes it is possible to make your own butcher block table.

How to make a chopping block. You will receive planks as a result. Continue reading below Our Video of the Day. Cut the block at a height thats comfortable for you to split on.

Making butcher block shelves is worth extra effort. Square the ends using a straightedge and a circular saw. If needed you can use butcher block conditioner or mineral oil to recondition the wood once it is dry.

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. Alternate clamps to promote even clamping pressure and to avoid tensions that might cause a warped panel. Continue Reading Show full articles without Continue Reading button for 0 hours.

In this post we will take a deep dive into butcher block tables. This will allow for the two panels to fit into the planer to flatten them. Route the Cutting Board Secure the butcher block to a work surface with padded clamps.

Making your own butcher block countertop is a DIY project that involves some light woodworking skills and a couple of days. However doing it yourself can save you money and leave you with a food-safe countertop that lasts for years. You can clean it by scrubbing it with soapy water.

If you want sticks put a plank on the chopping block and chop four times. I condensed about 9 hours of work into less than 9 minutes for the videoIt is made of maple and cherry and is 2 in. Try to cut the block as level as possible on both sides.