This project was built and designed by Alex and Emily Tarsha from Tarsha Homestead. It’s a milestone build—Alex’s very first cutting board—and it highlights the learning process that comes with diving into end grain woodworking. With a checkerboard pattern made …
I’ve been making cutting boards for a while, but recently I found myself getting bored with the same old designs. I wanted to make a few as gifts for friends, but I didn’t want them all to look alike—or feel …
These projects were built and designed by Josh Wright. In this video, he demonstrates the often-overlooked potential of the miter saw by building three very different cutting board and serving tray designs—using the miter saw for nearly every cut. Each …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. Jodee set out to make a simple wooden spoon from a scrap piece of 4×6 pine as a toy for a three-year-old who keeps borrowing the household spoons, and …
Jeff and Jon from Today’s Craftsmen shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This short demonstration shows a simple workflow for laying out, templating, and trimming a gentle curve in a table apron or similar part without complex jigs. …
These projects were built and designed by Josh Wright. In this video, he demonstrates the often-overlooked potential of the miter saw by building three very different cutting board and serving tray designs—using the miter saw for nearly every cut. Each …
This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. It’s a compact, functional wooden box made to hold kindling—perfect for use next to a fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor fire pit. Built with utility in mind and finished …
In restaurant kitchens, you are likely to see plastic cutting boards used. They are color-coded and used for a specific cutting purpose: vegetables on one, raw chicken on another, cooked chicken on a third, then fish, raw meat, cooked meat, …
In restaurant kitchens, you are likely to see plastic cutting boards used. They are color-coded and used for a specific cutting purpose: vegetables on one, raw chicken on another, cooked chicken on a third, then fish, raw meat, cooked meat, …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It’s a comprehensive and thoughtful walkthrough for building a cutting board that not only looks great but stands up to daily use. Whether you’re a beginner in the shop …
This project was built and designed by Alex from Bevelish Creations. Using a mix of scrap exotic hardwoods, Alex creates a one-of-a-kind cutting board that combines rich fall colors with practical features like a juice groove. The build includes techniques …
This project was built and designed by Rob from Let’s Make Things. It’s a smart, low-cost jig designed to hold dowels securely during cuts on the bandsaw—solving a common safety and accuracy issue in woodworking. Rob’s design uses basic materials …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a custom bandsaw jig that allows woodworkers to cut perfect circles without drilling into the workpiece—while minimizing tear-out and simplifying adjustments. Designed for flexibility, this jig addresses common …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It features a professional-quality end grain cutting board with a clean geometric pattern made from maple and walnut—combining striking visual detail with long-lasting performance. The design is both functional …
This project was built and designed by Jonny from Jonny Builds. It’s a bold fireplace renovation that combines industrial blackened steel with a floating live-edge walnut mantel for a striking modern upgrade. The project takes an outdated tile fireplace and …
This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It features a custom cutting board and matching cheese knife made entirely from offcuts—showing how small scraps can become a beautiful and functional kitchen set. Using a mix of curly …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. Using fire-damaged Rosewood and a touch of figured Maple, Billy turns a rough piece of wood into a functional and beautiful cheese board with a sliding tray for serving …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It features a surprisingly high-quality end grain cutting board made from an inexpensive 2×4—a creative approach that challenges the idea that woodworking has to be expensive. Billy sets out …