Ultimate Guide to Making Charcuterie Boards - 5 Levels From DIY to Pro

In this video we cover 5 different levels of making charcuterie boards. From surfaced lumber with simple tools anyone may own to using a full array of tools on slabs. There isn’t a real build article because the video covers so many different methods.

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A few of my favorite tools used

#1: Spindle Sander

So nice to do the insides of things. You can get cheaper ones and use a drill press (https://amzn.to/3HJYZ8r) which is what I used for a couple of years, but the oscillating spindle sander for curves is fantastic!

#2: 6" Bosch Sander

A 6" variable speed ROS is so nice. I purchased this one just last year and I love the larger sanding area (it is 44% larger than a 5") and the variable speed is super nice.

#3: Dewalt Planer

(I recommend the 13” DW735)

I bought my dewalt lunchbox planer used over 11 years ago and it is still going strong. I upgraded it to a shelix cutter head about 4 years ago and love it. If you can spring for it, I would get the better version, the DW735.

#4: Bosch Wood Router

I used a bunch of different routers in this video (I have 5) but the Bosch 617EVSPK is particularly great. I just got it this last Christmas, so I wouldn't have to trade routers so often and it really is a nice machine.