Make a Cutting Board

In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll make your own hardwood cutting board complete with a handle cutout and juice groove. Using beautiful domestic cherry wood and a variety of Rockler tools and jigs, you’ll learn fundamental woodworking techniques to create a durable and functional piece that looks great in any kitchen. The finished board will measure approximately ¾" x 12" x 16".

What You’ll Do:

• Learn to glue up a cutting board blank using Rockler’s Mini Deluxe Panel Clamps
• Experience Rockler’s unique “Pay-It-Forward” process — the board you glue will be used in a future class, and you’ll receive a pre-glued board to continue your project
• Flatten your cutting board using a drum sander
• Square up the board using a table saw
• Route a handle cutout using Rockler’s 4-in-1 Cutting Board Handle Routing Template and a compact router
• Add a juice groove with Rockler’s Juice Groove Jig
• Sand all edges, corners, and surfaces until smooth
• Apply a food-safe finish (Odie’s Oil)
• Install non-slip rubber feet to complete your board

What’s Included:

• Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
• All materials, domestic cherry hardwood, and supplies
• Use of Rockler tools and safety gear
• All sanding and finishing supplies
• A bounce-back coupon featuring:
• 15% off next in-store purchase on the day of class*
• 10% off next in-store purchase within 30 days of class*
• * Excludes sale items, power tools, gift cards, Porter Cable dovetail jigs, CNC machines, Leigh products, SawStop, Festool, and Tormek.

Important Info:

• Class is beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed
• Ages 14+—minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Parents or guardians supervising a minor do not need to purchase a separate ticket
• Attendees will be using power tools—proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided
• Class duration is approximate
• Each attendee takes home one completed cutting board
• Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax