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DIY Cheap Cutting Boards or Wooden Carving Board

December 18, 2013 by Evelyn 10 Comments

Make these cheap cutting boards or serving trays in an afternoon.  These cool cutting boards also can be used as a wooden carving board.   This is one of the easiest DIY Wood Cutting boards ideas that we know.

Cheap Cutting Boards, Cool Cutting Boards, Wooden Carving Board
 

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We have been shopping around for a new thick wooden carving board but the price has turned me off.  We wanted a cool cutting board for vegetables but didn’t wish to drop a fortune on a carving board.  Yes, we want a couple of cheap cutting boards.

 

DIY Wood Chopping Board
 
We were at our hardware store last week and we noticed these 1 inch thick rounds.   These rounds are made from unfinished wood. (no oils or varnishes) 
 

DIY Wood Cutting Boards, cheap cutting boards

 
These unfinished wood rounds come in two different sizes, one 15 inches in diameter and the larger one is 18 inches in diameter. And the price was more than acceptable, just look at that.   I bought two of them and brought them home and I know these can make some cool cutting boards or expensive wooden carving boards.
 
Cool Cutting Boards

 

We sanded them to a smooth finish and purchased a food-safe mineral oil.   We rubbed them with mineral oil allow the oil to penetrate the wood a day or so between applications.
 

DIY Round Cutting Boards, wooden carving board

 

See the difference before and after the application of mineral oil?  It needs to be reapplied every few months depending on how much you use and wash your boards.
 

Materials needed for these Cool Cutting Boards:

  •  15-18 inch unfinished wood round, find them here in case your local hardware store doesn’t have them (just make sure they are unfinished with no wood stains since they will be used for food, see note below**)
  •  Fine Grain Sandpaper for wood
  • Steel Wool
  • Food Safe Mineral Oil
  • Cloth for applying oil or you could use an old t-shirt or washcloth
  •  Antibacterial Dishwashing soap
  • Dishwashing brush

Directions:

  •  Sand the boards until smooth
  • Use steel wool to go over the entire board to bring it to a smooth finish
  • Wash with hot water, soap and scrub well with a dishwashing brush
  •  Apply mineral oil with a clean cloth several times to the wooden carving board waiting for it to completely absorb or dry between coats.

*Mineral oil is food safe and brings out the gorgeous colors of the wood.  After each use, wash with hot water, scrub using a dishwashing brush and antibacterial dishwashing soap.  Dry well, reapply mineral oil only as needed about once every couple months.

**These cheap cutting boards are pine and I have read conflicting reports on using pine for cutting boards, the only negative is that pine is softer and may not hold up to long-term use of knives. The positive is that pine can repel bacteria.   Not sure if either report is correct but at this price, I can replace these cool cutting boards when needed and it will not break the bank.
 

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DIY Inexpensive Wooden Carving Board

Make these cheap cutting boards or serving trays in an afternoon. These cool cutting boards also can be used as a wooden carving board.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Keyword: cheap cutting boards, cool cutting boards, DIY Wood Cutting boards, wooden carving board
Author: Evelyn
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • sander

Ingredients

  • Fine Grain Sandpaper for wood
  • Steel Wool
  • Food Safe Mineral Oil
  • Cloth for applying oil or you could use an old t-shirt or washcloth
  • Antibacterial Dishwashing soap
  • Dishwashing brush

Instructions

  • Sand the boards until smooth
  • Use steel wool to go over the entire board to bring it to a smooth finish
  • Wash with hot water, soap and scrub well with a dishwashing brush
  • Apply mineral oil with a clean cloth several times to the wooden carving board waiting for it to completely absorb or dry between coats.

Notes

*Mineral oil is food safe and brings out the gorgeous colors of the wood. After each use, wash with hot water, scrub using a dishwashing brush and antibacterial dishwashing soap. Dry well, reapply mineral oil only as needed about once every couple months.
 
**These cheap cutting boards are pine and I have read conflicting reports on using pine for cutting boards, the only negative is that pine is softer and may not hold up to long-term use of knives. The positive is that pine can repel bacteria. Not sure if either report is correct but at this price, I can replace these cool cutting boards when needed and it will not break the bank.


 

 

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Comments

  1. Tami

    December 18, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew what mineral oil was. Whatever it is, it sure made your cutting boards look great! Very creative and frugal idea!!!

    Reply
  2. Dee @ A Lapin Life

    December 19, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    You’re so smart! I've looked at them many times and wondered how I could use them.

    Reply
  3. Babs Richman

    December 20, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Gosh! I saw those at Home Depot the other day and didn't give them a second thought. You are so smart, and the cutting board looks great with the mineral oil applied.

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen

    December 22, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Hi Evelyn,
    I made an executive decision that your cutting board was food related and left it at the party, it is a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very Merry Christmas!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  5. Chrissy Boerman

    December 23, 2013 at 3:26 am

    i love this.. i never thought to use those circles to make a cutting board. i may make one and tunr it into a lazy susan for our kitchen table. i also had no i diea it was just mineral oil you put on them! thanks for linking up with the all things pretty party.

    Reply
  6. Granny-Guru

    December 23, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    What a clever, frugal idea! The mineral oil is a great finish. They're beautiful!

    Reply
  7. Gail Burton Purath

    December 23, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    great idea! And the rounds are prettier than rectangles.

    Reply
  8. Anne M

    January 1, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Gidday mate! What a fantastic idea! I can't wait to go check out my local hardware (without the kids) to see if they have these. I never seem to have enough of chopping boards. Hope you have a fantastic new year lovey. I'm featuring this idea at tomorrow's party. Always a pleasure to have you link up!

    Anne xx

    Reply
  9. Gale Green

    December 15, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Keep a spray bottle of white vinegar (undiluted) by your sink. Any time you wash a cutting board, then spray it down with the vinegar and wash off with clear, cool water. You'll have disinfected it as well as if you'd done it with bleach! And, when you bring in veggies, fruit, etc., wash briefly in lukewarm, soapy water. Rinse, spray down with the vinegar, rinse again, and let dry. You'll have disinfected them from anyone who picked up that particular piece with germs on their hands!!

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  10. Willy

    October 21, 2020 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    Wow awesome idea that for inexpensive cutting boards. It’s really nice to have one for my kitchen

    Reply

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