SIMPLE CUTTING BOARD PROJECT
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I am sharing this week scrap wood home decor pieces. Instead of buying items I am going to make them, sharing how simple it is with you!
DIY CUTTING BOARD
I grabbed a piece of wood the size of 1 x 12 x 40 from our shed to make a cutting board trey.
Making the Handle
- Find the center and place a mark.
- Measured 1 inch from each side of the mark.
- With a carpenter’s square measure down 5 inches from each mark to form a handle.
- Draw a line from the side of the board to the line of the handle on each side.
- With a jig saw, cut on the 4 lines.
How easy was that? 4 straight cuts!
Drilling a hole in the handle
- Measure 1 inch down in the center of the handle.
- Using a drill bit the size of your rope, string or strap drill on the center mark.
Smooth all the edges and surface
- Sand all the edges and surface of the board with 120 grit sandpaper.
- I rolled up a piece of sandpaper to smooth the drilled hole.
Give color to your board
- With a baby wipe and Waverly Antique wax I applied to the entire board.
- My board will not be for food but for decorating only instead of oil I am using a finishing wax.
You can add a leather strap or a rope to the drilled hole, for mine, I will do without.
I have priced a large cutting board like mine; it runs around $100 plus. OUCH! I created one with wood I had on hand and save a huge chunk of change.
I hope I have inspired you to use some scrap wood you have laying around your home to create a home decor piece to decorate with.
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It's lovely!
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GREAT IDEA! What a fun gift idea as well. Add a couple cheeses, a cute little cheese knife, and a plum jam… booom!
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