This DIY lumber storage cart is a simple workshop build that keeps long boards, shorts, and offcuts organized in one place — and it rolls wherever you need it. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show the build process, the key measurements and design choices, and the small details that make it stable and easy to use (especially caster choice and spacing).
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.
A good finish makes a cutting board look better, feel smoother, and handle daily use without drying out or soaking up water. In this guide I’ll cover the best food-safe finishes for cutting boards (oil, oil + wax blends, and simple mineral oil), how I apply them in my shop, and how often you actually need to reapply to keep your boards looking great.
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.
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.