How to Make a Wood Serving Board

Choose your wood

I don’t often buy hardwood because it’s expensive. But this project doesn’t require much, so I went wild!

• Choose varying widths, setting them side by side to check for complementary species.
• Find pieces with the most character that are free of knots and cracks.
• Check that the grain isn’t too visible. Oak has deep grain, which can trap food debris.
• Make sure your pieces of 3/4-inch-thick hardwood add up to a serving board that’s around 9-1/2-inches wide and 16 inches long.