Learn how to choose the right cutting board size and thickness for your project. A practical guide to cutting board dimensions, layout tips, and what works best for everyday kitchen use.
Learn how to prep wood for cutting boards starting from rough boards or slabs. A practical guide to flattening, straightening, planing, and getting stock ready for a clean glue-up.
Discover different types of cutting boards and how to make them, from simple beginner builds to more advanced patterned designs. A practical guide to cutting board styles, ideas, and build options for woodworkers.
Build a DIY planer stand with storage that also works as a rolling tool cart. A practical workshop build that saves space and keeps your planer easy to move.
Learn how to make a wooden mallet step by step — from choosing wood and laminating the head to shaping a comfortable handle, fitting the joint, and finishing a durable mallet that looks great and hits right.
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.