Build a Charcuterie Board or Cutting Board

Create a charcuterie board or cutting board using a router table and templates. Students will make a serving tray or a cutting board. Students will cut material to length on the miter saw. The next step will be to cut a tongue and groove in the wood using the router table. Students then will glue up the boards and allow them to dry for two days.

In the following class, students will sand the board smoothly. The student will then trim the boards using a templating bit on the router table and, if desired, round over the edges of the project. Attach handles if desired. Students will be given oil and instructions to oil boards at home.

Available Accommodations: Students with special needs, including hearing, vision, or motor impairments, should notify education@artisansasylum.com in advance to ensure that appropriate accommodations can be made available (Private sessions are available if needed to accommodate).

• Create a charcuterie board or cutting board using a router table and templates.
• Become familiar with a router table and a few kinds of bits.
• Learn the basics of a miter saw for cutting wood to length, how to glue up boards, and then how to sand smooth.

Woodworkers of any skillset and/or folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Wood Shop. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Wood for the project to create a 24 x 10 charcuterie board or cutting board (includes handle), usable is 19 x 10
• 1-inch thick maple cherry with a black walnut accent and all necessary items.
• Access to A2's woodshop and tools for the duration of the session.

James Fluevog is a wood shop user and Tool Tester. He has been involved with the wood shop for about three years. He has taught a tool chest class. He has made several projects, including a sewing cabinet, a motorcycle-style rocking horse, cutting boards, and gift boxes. He is a chef professionally and has been cooking for over 30 years. James got into woodworking as a way to create gifts that would have lasting memories,