How to Make a Wooden Chess Board (Step-by-Step DIY Guide)
Learn how to make a wooden chess board step by step — from milling and glue-up to cutting clean squares, sanding flat, and applying a smooth finish that makes the pattern pop.
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How to Add Handles to a Cutting Board (Cutouts, Finger Grips & Slots)
Handles make a cutting board much easier (and more comfortable) to pick up — especially bigger boards. In this guide, I’ll show the handle styles I use most (cutouts, finger grips, and side slots), which router bits work best, and how to route them cleanly without tear-out or burn marks.
Edge Profiles for Cutting Boards: Roundover vs Chamfer (How to Round Edges)
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).
How to Refinish a Cutting Board (Make It Look Brand New Again)
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).
Simple Walnut Cutting Board (Face Grain) – Beginner-Friendly Build
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.
DIY Edge Grain Cutting Board: Step-by-Step Build Guide
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: Easy Beginner Project
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.
DIY Cutting Board Handle Jig (Step-by-Step with Router & Template)
Build a simple cutting board handle jig for your router. Step-by-step pictures and guide to make consistent, professional handles for your boards.