Make a Cutting Board

Make a cherry cutting board with handle & juice groove! Beginner-friendly. All tools & materials included.

In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll make your own hardwood cutting board complete with a handle cutout and juice groove. Using beautiful hardwoods 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 (e.g., Odie’s Oil)
• Install non-slip rubber feet to complete your board

What’s Included:

• All materials, domestic cherry hardwood, and supplies
• Use of Rockler tools, jigs, and equipment
• Rockler safety gear (provided at no additional charge)

Important Info:

• Class is beginner-friendly — no prior woodworking experience required
• All safety gear and materials are included