This DIY Wood Slice Cutting Board couldn’t possibly be easier to make. Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project.
This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on August 14, 2015. I have updated the instructions to make them more clear.
Last week, I got to spend a day with our soon-to-be 23-year old daughter. We went shopping at IKEA, stopped for lunch and did a little more shopping at a local outlet mall. Did you catch the part where I went to IKEA? I came home with tons of ideas and inspiration and a new cutting board. I love wood cutting boards and when I saw these boards being used everywhere, including on Joanna Gaines’ blog, Magnolia, I just knew I had to give it a try!
InstructionsCut tree into slabs ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches thick. Let wood dry out for approximately one month. … Wear safety glasses while working with the slabs. Using a palm sander, sand with coarse (50-grit) paper. … Use a clean, soft cloth to rub food-safe butcher block conditioner into wood.
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Cut tree into slabs ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches thick. Let wood dry out for approximately one month. …
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Wear safety glasses while working with the slabs. Using a palm sander, sand with coarse (50-grit) paper. …
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Use a clean, soft cloth to rub food-safe butcher block conditioner into wood.
DIY Wood Slice Cutting Boards
As you can see, the cutting boards are just beautiful. While shopping at IKEA, I also picked up a bottle of Mineral Oil so I could treat not only my new wood cutting board, but also my existing boards. These DIY Wood Slice Cutting Boards are easy to make!
How do you cure wood?
Glad you asked! You simply allow the wood time to complete dry for a period of about 4 weeks. Don’t want to wait 4 weeks? Then you can try the speed method. Simply place your slab of wood in a 200 degree oven for about an hour. But, be sure to keep a close eye on the wood if you use the speed method.
You simply need an old tree stump, sand paper, some mineral oil and a way (or someone handy) to cut the tree stump into slabs. Once you have your tree stump cut into slabs, you’ll want to be sure to allow the slab to completely dry or cure first.
Once the wood is cured, you’ll want to sand the slabs. First, sand with coarse (50-grit) sandpaper, then with a finer (120-grit) sandpaper. Wipe off dust with a cloth.
Use a clean cloth to rub mineral oil into the wood slab. Janna says you can wait 20 minutes and then apply another coat. I’ve always applied the first coat, waited 24-hours and then applied my second coat. You may need to apply three or four coats to properly season the wood. But, trust me, you don’t want to skimp on this important step. Once you have applied your final coat of mineral oil, wipe off any excess and buff to a nice shine.
MAKING TREE STUMP CUTTING BOARDS
FAQ
Can I use a tree stump as a cutting board?
How do you make a wood slab food-safe?
How do you make a homemade food-safe cutting board?
How do you cut a tree stump?
If needed, place a scrap piece of wood underneath part of the tree stump to give you a level surface. Place the 1 x 3 inch scrap piece of wood on top of the stump. Use the wood piece as a guide and draw lines on each side of the wood piece onto the stump. A one by three inch wood piece will yield a thicker butcher block style cutting board.
How to cut a slab of wood from a tree stump?
Then you can try the speed method. Simply place your slab of wood in a 200 degree oven for about an hour. But, be sure to keep a close eye on the wood if you use the speed method. You simply need an old tree stump, sand paper, some mineral oil and a way (or someone handy) to cut the tree stump into slabs.
How do you make cutting boards out of Wood Slices?
Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project. You can use a tree stump or purchase wood slices from your favorite hardware store. Use a saw to slice the stump into a 1-1/2 to 2″ piece. Once you have your tree stump cut into slabs, you’ll want to be sure to allow the slab to completely dry or cure first.
How do you sand a tree stump?
Once you have your tree stump cut into slabs, you’ll want to be sure to allow the slab to completely dry or cure first. Once the wood is cured, you’ll want to sand the slabs. First, sand with coarse (50-grit) sandpaper, then with a finer (120-grit) sandpaper. Wipe off dust with a cloth. Use a clean cloth to rub mineral oil into the wood slab.