Roundover and chamfer are two of the best edge profiles for cutting boards — simple to make and they instantly give a board a more professional look. In this guide, I’ll compare roundover vs chamfer, show which router bits work best for each, and share practical tips for clean edges (tear-out prevention, burn mark fixes, and a quick sanding finish).
Cutting boards don’t need a huge router bit collection — but the right bits make the job faster, cleaner, and way more repeatable. In this guide, I’ll show the essential router bits I use for cutting boards (flattening, juice grooves, edge profiles, and template work), when to use each one, and what to watch out for so you get crisp results without tear-out.
Here’s how I refinished a heavily used cutting board and brought it back to a like-new finish—flattening the surface, reshaping the juice groove, sanding smooth, then re-oiling and waxing (with clear before-and-after results).
Not sure if you should add rubber feet to your cutting board? Here’s the practical comparison—grip, hygiene, and airflow—plus quick install tips and when I skip feet.
Trying to flatten a cutting board after glue-up? Here’s when a planer is the fastest option — and when a router flattening jig is the safer choice for wide or twisted boards — with simple steps for both methods.
Want a cutting board project that’s actually beginner-friendly? This simple walnut face grain cutting board is a clean start-to-finish build: cut, glue, sand, and finish with a food-safe oil — no epoxy, no fancy extras.
Learn how to cut a perfect juice groove in a cutting board using a router, a simple jig, and a few careful passes. This step-by-step guide covers ideal groove depth and offset, router bit selection, setup tips, and how to avoid burn marks so your boards look clean and professional.
Learn how to make a DIY end grain cutting board step by step. This advanced woodworking project will teach you how to cut, glue, flatten, and finish a durable board that looks incredible and lasts for years.