Brad Staggs, host of DIY's Home Repair & Remodeling, makes a custom cutting board. Materials:
Sink-rim edge (figure A)
Cutting board (size of your choice)
Tape
Marker
Safety glasses/goggles
Jig-saw and blade
Scrap lumber
Screws or glue (your choice)
- Apply tape in the shape of the sink-rim edge to the top of the counter (figure B).
- Outline the tape with a marker. Make the line around the inside of the sink-rim edge.
- Cut the outlined shape with a jig-saw blade. Be sure to wear safety glasses/goggles.
- Glue or screw some scrap lumber to both sides of the counter underside (figure C) to support the cutting board.
- Trim the cutting board to size to fit into the counter.
- Cut a slot on either side of the board (figure D). This slot is to be used for food scraps. Be sure to place a garbage can under the slot.
- Secure the sink-rim edge.
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