Cutting board is an indispensable attribute of any kitchen. Boards are also professional( for example, for catering establishments), and household. They differ in shape, size, and material from which they are made. But the most popular were and still are wooden cutting boards. To make a cutting board of wood with your own hands( and it's not difficult at all), it's enough to know some simple rules.
First, not all wood is suitable for making a cutting board. One material absorbs moisture faster, the other in general is practically "moisture proof".Wood may tend to be stratified. And according to the hardness, different types of wood differ from each other.
Rules for the manufacture of the cutting board
The method of manufacturing the board, regardless of the material chosen, is the same. First, the board is formed, depending on the shape and size - here everyone uses his imagination. For ease of use, do not forget about the handle. The handle should be located strictly on the longitudinal axis of the board, so you need to carefully measure and determine this axis.
With a hacksaw or jigsaw, the board itself and the handle are cut. Do not forget about the corners and bends around the handle. They need to be carefully sewed, rounded with a file, on an emery - from whom that is available. And it's not just that you can get hurt. Small pieces of wood left after work by saw, then can break off and get into food, and then into the esophagus. And this can already be dangerous.
Then with the help of all the same sandpaper you need to process the entire surface of the board, paying special attention to the ends. Direct corners of the surface are better rounded. If you have made a pen, do not forget to drill a hole in it. Then the board can be stored in a suspended state in a convenient place for you.
It should be taken into account that the wood is covered with microcracks, and the residue of food waste accumulates there. Therefore, the cutting board must be thoroughly washed and dried after each use. Well lubricate the board with paraffin, pre-heated slightly and the board, and paraffin. Apply for such a "sealing" cracks and wax.
Important!
- When manufacturing boards, take into account not only the area of its surface, but also the weight.
- And more useful advice - for each type of products it is better to have your own cutting board.
The process of making a cutting board on video:
