SLICE AND SERVE
What you will need
• Live edge board: 1,220mm (length) x 305mm (width) x 25mm (thickness) (Redwood)
• Cutting board oil
• Board wax
• Swoosh handle template
• Corner radius router template
• Double-sided tape
• Dust mask
• Planer
• Dual-bevel sliding mitre saw
• Jigsaw
• Router
• Small router table
• Flush trim router bit: 38 mm
• Round-over router bit: 6 mm
• Drill press
• Palm sander
• Sandpaper: 100, 120, 150, 180, and 220 grit
• Painter’s triangles
• Power drill and buffing pad
Peter Fillmore recently built an extra-large charcuterie board to complement our new kitchen after moving it to the back of our house. This oversized board is ideal for serving up an impressive spread at large gatherings or family functions. Let me guide you through the process of making your own!
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Sizing the board
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