It is unlikely that the working space of the kitchen can be imagined without such an improvised accessory as a cutting board used for cutting vegetables and butchering meat. Some types are made for serving, so that it is more convenient to serve hot dishes and dishes to the table.
Diversity of cutting boards
There are plenty of souvenir, varnished cutting boards on the market designed to decorate the walls in the kitchen and dining room. Although more practical is a decorative option with the possibility of further use of the accessory. At the same time, one side of the board is decorated with carvings or ornaments, the other is left in its original form. This do-it-yourself wooden cutting board is easy to make with minimal carpentry skills.
According to the classics, a cutting board can be square and rectangular, but today there are oval, round, reminiscent of an apple, fish or other shapes on the marketboards.
For boards for meat, it is recommended to take boards made of dense and heavy wood, and for cutting greens and vegetables - small, mobile, multifunctional.
Short classification of cutting boards
It is better to complete your kitchen utensils with a complete set of food cutting accessories. According to the classification, boards are of the following types:
- cutting;
- decorative;
- decoupage;
- carved.
Raw materials for DIY wood cutting board
Before you start making a board, you should decide on the option and choose the raw materials for the home production of the product. Wood is not the only option. In addition, silicone, plastic, stone, glass-ceramic products are actively used for these purposes.
In order not to look in stores or on the market and save yourself from additional waste of time, try to make a cutting board out of wood with your own hands and to your taste. Although not all of the listed options are easy to reproduce on your own, without special equipment or tools.
Wooden products and their features
Most often, oak, beech or pine cutting surfaces appear on sale. Please note that only bread and dry vegetables should be cut on such boards, since the above wood species quickly collapse when exposed to moisture. How to choose the right material for the board, depending ongoals, read on.
End boards
For cutting meat, end boards are most often used, they are the most popular. On such a board, chops or entrecote are successfully obtained. The board perfectly withstands blows with a chop hammer. Oak end boards are particularly durable, and the structure of the wood dulls the edge of knives much less than conventional boards. Below, in the photo, a do-it-yourself wooden cutting board.
Pine, beech birch
Pine, beech, birch boards are a great alternative. The most budget option is a pine board, which is easy to process, but is characterized by low hardness. A much better option is made of birch or beech, but this type of wood is extremely hygroscopic, which negatively affects the structure, and the boards soon deteriorate, becoming unsuitable for further use. You can shape your DIY wooden cutting board into a circle, rectangle, or cut out a piece of your imagination.
Bamboo Board
Compared to oak or birch, bamboo boards are much cheaper, although they are less popular. Apart from these facts, the products are different:
- strength;
- pressure resistant;
- moisture resistance;
- do not absorbfood odors.
With the availability of raw materials, such a kitchen attribute is easy to make yourself at home.
Care instructions
These products cannot be washed in the dishwasher. It is better to rinse them under the tap, but it is not recommended to soak them in the sink. It is recommended to wipe the surface of the board with vinegar essence every seven days to get rid of germs.
Stone cutting boards
Agree that a stone, granite or marble surface looks impressive. The marble surface is characterized by bactericidal properties, but does not tolerate overly hot objects on its surface and exposure to acidic substances.
The stone cutting board is indispensable for rolling out dough that is evenly thin.
Care instructions
Such products need periodic cleaning from blockages, as stone is a material that must “breathe”. By following the rules of operation, you will extend the life of a stone cutting board, which will last for a long time.
Plastic cutting boards
In this case, choose only high-quality plastic products, characterized by heat-resistant and moisture-resistant properties. Quality boards are hygienic and durable.
If you're going to make your own kitchen board, opt for clear, non-toxic plastic material.
Care instructions
This material is dishwasher safe. After eachuse, butchering fish or meat, the surface is washed with liquid dishwashing detergent. For disinfection, the board is placed in the microwave for 2 minutes, with an additional glass of water.
How to make a DIY wooden kitchen board
Consider the option of making a birch plywood board, which is practical and easy to use in the kitchen. Check out how to make a product at home.
To carry out the work, you will need to prepare materials and tools. Before you start manufacturing, prepare a drawing of a wooden cutting board with your own hands, even if it is simple in shape and design.
In the course of work, you can not do without:
- pencil;
- template;
- workbench and hacksaw;
- drills;
- drills;
- file;
- vices.
DIY wood cutting board option:
- Take a 12 mm thick birch board.
- Taking a pencil, carefully mark the contours of the future product on the workpiece using a template.
- Taking a hacksaw, cut the board along the contour.
- On the surface with an awl, mark the place for the hole and drill it with a drill.
- Clamp the product in a vise and, using a file, clean the surface. Round the edges slightly.
- If desired, the outer surface of the board can bedecorate with a pattern with watercolor paint and varnish.
To keep your handmade wood plank from absorbing unpleasant odors, brush the wood with half a lemon, then rinse with hot water.
It is not recommended to cut all products on the same board, therefore, if you can, stock up on several cutting boards from sawed wood with your own hands.
Using a short instruction and the recommendations given, you can make a wooden board without putting much effort into it.
