Creating A Cutting Board

Woodshop
Technology Education
What is a Cutting Board?
1. A Cutting board can be made out of wood or plastic. This is used to prepare meats
and vegetables when cooking. The Cutting board are made out of all sort of
woods.
2. Question:
a. What kind of wood will you be using to create your cutting boards? Name all the wood available in
the classroom.
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Video Tutorial
1. Click the “Video Tutorial” to begin learning the steps to creating a cutting board.
You will also be required to answer the questions below that are from the video
before beginning to make your cutting board.
a. Cutting boards are made from hardwoods with what type of grain?
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b. What is a face grain cutting board?
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c. What is an end grain cutting board?
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d. What are the pros of the face grain cutting board?
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e. What are the pros of the end grain cutting board?
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f. What are the cons for face grain cutting board?
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Video Questions Continued
a. What is the con for end grain cutting boards?
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b. Which machine did the guy in casual builds use to crossboard the walnut board?
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c. The ripping process uses which machine?
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d. The gaps seen in the between the wood were removed using which two machines?
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e. Glue up is referring to which part of the cutting board process? Name all the materials needed for
this?
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f. To begin removing dried up glue, what tool is the gentleman using ?
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g. When cutting the edge parts of the cutting board, what is the cutting board sitting on to make that
process easier?
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Video Questions Continued
a. What sanding grit is going to be used first for the cutting board?
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b. What is the grit that he will be stopping at?
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c. When you apply water to the cutting board, what pops up?
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d. What kind of finish is used in the video and how many coats are applied?
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e. The _____________________ can be used to restore the cutting board if this happens?
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Steps to making a cutting board
Write down all the steps you need in order to create a cutting board:

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Cutting Board Requirements
1. Below is a list of all the cutting board requirements:
a. Must be a length of 12” or more.
b. Must contain a laser engrave image or design.
c. Edges need to be rounded or chamfered.
d. Must contain handle cutout using a router.
e. Must have epoxy designed footers.
Finished Cutting Board Photo