MYO live edge Cheese board

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