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A scrap-wood grazing board built from angled offcuts framed in 1x2 — a genuinely good use for the odd short pieces left over from other projects.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field pieces Both ends cut parallel at 30° off square; long point to short point equals the board's finished depth (16" shown as an example). | 12 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | Scrap 1x/2x lumber | ☐ |
| Divider strips Stood upright against the saw fence to match the field pieces' angle. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| End frame pieces Cut a little long, then trimmed flush after assembly. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 20" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap 1x and 2x lumber Odds and ends left over from other projects; free if already on hand. | 6 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, scraps Frames the outside edge of the board. | 4 ft | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 can | ☐ |
| Food-safe polyurethane Protects the board and makes it safe to wipe clean after serving food. | 1 can | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: Scrap 1x and 2x lumber
Set your miter saw to a 30° off-square angle. Cut scrap wood pieces with both ends parallel at this angle — the long-point-to-short-point measurement equals your board's finished depth. For example, for a 16"-deep board, cut the pieces 16" long, long point to short point, both ends parallel at 30° off square.
It's important that every piece is the same length — use a stop block on the saw so all the pieces come out identical.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, scraps
As you cut, lay the field pieces out to create varied depths and channels across the board. Cut the divider strips standing upright against the saw fence, so they pick up the same angle as the field pieces.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, scraps, Wood glue
Cut an end frame piece a little longer than needed. Attach it to the ends of the field pieces with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, applying glue between the field pieces as well. Keep all edges flush to the bottom.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, scraps, Wood glue
Repeat the previous step on the opposite side.
Tools: Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Speed Square
Mark the ends to be trimmed with a square, checking there are no nails in the cut path. Trim the ends flush with a circular saw, or a miter saw if the board is small enough to fit.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, scraps, Wood glue
Cut short 1x2 end caps and nail and glue them to the freshly trimmed ends.
Materials: Wood stain, Food-safe polyurethane
Finish as desired. If the board will be used for serving food, apply a good coat of food-safe polyurethane so it can be wiped clean after use and the finish protects the food from the stain underneath.