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The classic first glue-up. Six hard maple strips, one clamp session, a board that outlives you.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board strips Cut 1" long — you'll trim both ends square after the glue-up. Glued on edge, 6 strips at 2" = a 12" wide board, 1.5" thick after flattening. | 6 | 13/16" × 2" × 19" | Hard Maple | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hard maple, 4/4 (13/16" surfaced) (Hard Maple) About $12/bd ft surfaced. Buy 4 bd ft for a 12x18 board — that's ~25% overage for defects and snipe. | 4 board feet | ☐ |
| Waterproof wood glue Type III is the food-safe, water-resistant choice for anything that gets washed. | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Food-safe mineral oil Plain USP mineral oil from a pharmacy is the same thing as 'butcher block oil' at a third the price. | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Beeswax / mineral oil paste Final coat. Makes water bead instead of soaking in. | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grits | 8 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.