How to Make a DIY Wood Serving Board
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023Making a wood cutting board is a great Saturday project.
- Time
- Complexity
- Cost
- A full day
- Beginner
- Less than $20
Making a wood cutting board assembly steps
Learn how to make your own cutting board with the following step-by-step instructions.
Slice, dice and serve in style on this easy, cutting-edge project from Chris Ryland. Before you start making a wood cutting board, we’ll show you a simple way to dry-fit the parts, scribe the arc and then glue the whole works together. We used a 4-ft. steel ruler to scribe the arcs, but a yardstick or any thin board would also work. Be sure to use water-resistant wood glue and keep your tray out of the dishwasher or it might fall apart. And one more thing: Keep the boards as even as possible during glue-up to minimize sanding later.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- Cordless drill
- Forstner drill bits
- Jigsaw
- Miter saw
- Orbital sander
- Safety glasses
- Tape measure
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- Four 3/4-in. x 3/4-in.-diameter dowels (for feet)
- Three 20-in. x 3-1/2-in. maple boards
- Two 23-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. x 3/4-in. walnut strips (handle strips)
- Two 5-in. x 1/2-in.-diameter dowels (handles)