Make a Cutting Board

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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 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: • 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