Plywood Cutting Board

Tools Needed

-Table Saw

-Clamps

-Planer

-Slide Miter Saw

-Drum Sander (recommended)

-Palm Sander

Step 1: Cut Plywood Strips

-Acquire 1/2" plywood and set the table saw at 1 1/4"

-Cut 18 strips as shown

Step 2: Glue

Generously apply glue to each of the strips face and clamp them together like a sandwich.

Step 3: Run Through Planer

-After the glue has dried, run the piece through the planer

-Plane until the piece is flat on both sides as shown

Step 4: Square the Imperfect Edges

-Use a slide miter saw to square up each edge

-Try to cut as little material off as possible

Step 5: Run Through Drum Sander

If available to you, run the piece through the drum sander to smooth the surface.

Step 6: Round the Edges

-Trace around a round object on each edge to keep consistency

-Move to the disc sander to round the edges

-Sand down to pencil line

Step 7: Cut Dado Cuts to for Visual Appeal

This step is optional

-Set up the the sled on the table saw as shown

-Set appropriate blade height to cut in 1/8"

-Cut 1" from the edge of the cutting board

Step 8: Paint Dado Cuts

This step is optional

-Tape off each dado slot for accuracy

-Paint the inside edge of each dado cut for visual appeal

Step 9: Sand Through the Grits

-Start at 80 grit sand paper and attach it to a vibrating palm sander

-Take your time sanding through the grits (80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 240, 320, 400)

Step 10: Finish With Tung Oil

-apply tung oil generously

-let it dry overnight and apply a second coat

-allow a week for the second coat to cure before use

Step 11: Finished Product