Cutting Boards

Best Wood for Cutting Boards (Face, Edge & End Grain)

Find the best woods for cutting boards—maple, walnut, beech, cherry, and more. Grain, hardness, food-safety, price, and which woods fit face, edge, or end-grain builds.

Tips for making cutting boards—cleaner glue-ups, flatter panels, and safer routing using a router flattening sled, taped cauls, and bench cookies.

Build cleaner, flatter cutting boards—face, edge, and end grain—with shop-tested tips for milling, glue-ups, sanding, grooves, and finishing. Includes jig recommendations and troubleshooting.

DIY chaotic end grain cutting board made from padauk, walnut, ash, and beech — colorful random wood pattern and smooth finish.

Learn how to make a chaotic end grain cutting board with this detailed step-by-step woodworking guide. Build a one-of-a-kind board using padauk, walnut, ash, and beech — a mix of rich colors, natural contrast, and precise craftsmanship.

Finished ombré end grain cutting board made from walnut, ash, and beech with handles and a juice groove.

Learn how to make a stunning DIY ombré end grain cutting board. This advanced woodworking project combines precise glue-ups, unique wood tones, and a smooth ombré gradient that makes it both durable and beautiful.

Finished DIY edge grain cutting board made from walnut, ash, and beech with juice groove and handles.

Build your own DIY edge grain cutting board with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to glue up, flatten, and finish an edge grain board — durable, beautiful, and perfect for everyday use.

DIY face grain cutting board made from walnut with cherry wood inlays and epoxy details.

Build a DIY face grain cutting board step by step. This simple beginner project shows you how to make a beautiful cutting board, with optional live edge and epoxy details.

Set of essential woodworking jigs used for building cutting boards

Discover the best cutting board jigs for flattening, jointing, shaping, routing juice grooves, and more. These workshop jigs help you build better cutting boards with greater accuracy and consistency.

Linseed oil types compared: raw, boiled, polymerized – which is safe for cutting boards?

Learn whether linseed oil is food safe and which type—raw, boiled, or polymerized—is best for cutting boards and butcher blocks. Compare drying times, safety, and more.