Lee's Wood Projects - How to Make a Wood Cheese Board

QUANTITY	LETTER	NAME	SIZE	MATERIAL
1	A	Cutting Board	3/8" x 4 1/2" x 9 1/2"	Olive Wood
2	B	Strap	6"	Rawhide

B. Patterns:

1. Print out the cheese-bread cutting board (A) and trace it onto Mylar.
2. Cut out the pattern with a pair of scissors.

1. This project will require a 1/2" x 5" x 10" board.
2. Plane the board 3/8" thick.
3. Joint one edge straight and smooth.
4. Use a table saw to rip the board 4 9/16" wide.
5. Joint the ripped edge until the board is 4 1/2" wide.
6. Use a radial arm saw to cut the paddle end square with the sides.
7. Trace the pattern onto the board.
8. Use a scroll saw to cut out the shape.
9. Use a spindle sander to smooth out the four outside corners, the two inside corners and the end of the handle.
10. Place the cutting board on a vacuum frame and use a router with a 3/8" round- over bit to shape the top/outer edges of the cutting board.
11. Find the center of the handle radius and use a drill press with a 1/4" diameter Forstner Bit to drill the hole.

1. Rough sand the cheese cutting board with an orbital sander and 80 grit sandpaper.
2. Intermediate sand with an orbital sander and 120 grit sandpaper.
3. Finish sand with an orbital sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
4. Hand sand all edges, and rounded areas, with 220 grit sandpaper.

1. Use a tack rag to remove all sanding dust.
2. Use a rag to apply mineral oil to all surfaces of the cutting board.
3. Other types of finishes may be caustic and vegetable oil may become rancid.
4. Allow to dry for 48 hours before using.
5. Slip the rawhide strap (B) through the hole in the handle and tie the ends in a knot. The rawhide strap can be used to hang the cutting board, if desired.

NOTE: You may want to make about six or more of these cutting boards. They can be used to cut and serve cheese or bread. One for each couple is appropriate when you are entertaining guests.

*Congratulations, your mini bread-cheese board is complete and ready to use.

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