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MYO live edge Cheese board 4 October 2025

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Bower Woodworks at 107
Redfern NSW, Australia
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Sat, 4 Oct, 10am - 3pm AEST

Event description

Want to level up your wine and cheese nights?

Reclaim timber and take home your own cheeseboard with this one-day course!

Audience: Adults, beginner to intermediate skill levels
Outcome: Each participant will leave with a handcrafted, food-safe, live-edge cheeseboard

Wood Selection & Design Planning

  • Introduction to live-edge wood (types, drying, grain, features)

  • Participants choose their own live-edge board from a selection

  • Design your board:

    • Decide board orientation

    • Choose handle style (cut-out, rope, none)

    • Optional: add-ons like juice groove, inlays, or personalized branding

Cutting, Shaping & Sanding

  • Demo: trimming the ends and shaping the board (table saw, bandsaw, jigsaw)

  • Participants work on shaping their boards to the desired look

  • Sanding progression:

    • Begin with coarse grits to remove tool marks

    • Work up to fine sanding for a smooth, touchable finish

Routing & Fine Detailing

  • Demo: using a router to soften edges or add a juice groove

  • Optional: brand your board with initials or logo

  • Continue fine sanding up to 400 grit

  • Hand sanding details and touch-ups

Finishing

  • Learn about food-safe finishes (mineral oil, beeswax blends, etc.)

  • Apply oil finish to bring out the natural beauty of the wood

  • Buffing and curing process

  • Final detailing: add rubber feet, handles, or leather accents if desired

🧰 Materials & Tools Provided

  • Pre-selected live-edge wood slabs.

  • Finishing supplies: oils, wax, rags, buffing pads

  • Tools: saws, sanders, routers, clamps, etc

  • Safety gear: eye and ear protection, dust masks

Location

REDFERN The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre

107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016 (entry via Turner Street, opposite of 23 Turner Street, from the rear of building)

Entrance to workshop
Workshop entrance is via Turner Street at the rear of 107 Redfern St. If the doorway is locked and/or unattended pls ring the doorbell on the left of the roller door.

Transportation and parking
Bower Woodworks is located within 5-minute walking distance of Redfern Train Station. Both metred and unmetered parking are available nearby.

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Bower Woodworks at 107
Redfern NSW, Australia
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