🪵 XL Cutting Board with Juice Groove Workshop 🪵
Build the cutting board that does it all. This 2-hour workshop combines substantial size with professional functionality – creating an XL board complete with a routed juice groove that catches liquids while you carve, slice, and prep.
What You'll Make 🏠
Craft a substantial cutting board that provides plenty of workspace for serious meal preparation. This is the board that sits out on your counter because it's too beautiful to put away and too useful to be without.
What You'll Make 🏠
Craft an extra-large cutting board featuring a professionally routed juice groove around the perimeter. This is the board you pull out when carving the holiday roast, slicing a whole watermelon, or preparing a feast. It's substantial, gorgeous, and designed to handle your most ambitious cooking projects.
What You'll Learn 🔨
Large-format wood selection and design
XL glue-up techniques and clamping
Safe handling of substantial workpieces
Advanced router techniques for creating grooves
Precision depth control and smooth curves
Sanding large surfaces and detailed grooves
Edge treatment on bigger boards
Food-safe finishing application
Why Add a Juice Groove? 🥩
A juice groove transforms a cutting board from good to professional-grade. Carve your Thanksgiving turkey without juices running onto the counter. Slice juicy tomatoes without the mess. Prep watermelon without the puddle. The groove contains liquids while you work, making cleanup easier and your cooking more enjoyable.
Perfect For:
Serious home cooks and grill masters
Anyone who regularly carves large cuts of meat
People who love to entertain
Gift-makers creating impressive, functional presents
Anyone ready to build the ultimate cutting board
What's Included:
All premium Missouri hardwood materials and tools
Expert instruction on large-scale techniques
Specialized router guidance for perfect grooves
Food-safe mineral oil finish
Complete care and maintenance guide
Continue Your Journey 🌿
This board represents serious woodworking accomplishment. Ready for the next challenge? Try our End Grain workshop for a completely different construction technique, or join us throughout 2026 for monthly themed workshops exploring new skills.
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: All levels welcome
Price: $149
Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction on these advanced techniques. Reserve your spot to create the cutting board that will become your kitchen's centerpiece.
Let's build something remarkable. 🪵