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Plans

A striped hardwood cutting board made of alternating light and dark wood strips

Beginner

Edge-Grain Hardwood Cutting Board

A beginner-friendly first project built from store-bought hardwood 1x2s — no ripping required. Finished size about 11" × 16".

  • Time1 weekend (4–6 hours of work, plus drying time)
  • Est. cost$40–$90

Tips

A row of red bar clamps holding boards together during a panel glue-up

Intermediate

Glue-Ups Without Gaps

Prep, dry-fit, clamp, and clean up: a calm, repeatable process for panels and assemblies that come out flat and tight.