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Rare-earth magnets buried in a hardwood slab. No slots to trap crumbs, no dulling the edges.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front slab (magnet side) Magnet pockets get bored into the BACK of this piece, leaving ~1/8" of wood over each. | 1 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 15" | Black Walnut | ☐ |
| Back slab Glued to the front, hiding the magnets completely. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15" | Hard Maple | ☐ |
| Base / foot The block leans back ~10° in a dado in the base. Vertical blocks tip forward when a heavy knife lands high. | 1 | 1" × 4 1/2" × 5" | Black Walnut | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut, 4/4 (Black Walnut) The front face. This is what people see. | 1.5 board feet | ☐ |
| Maple, 4/4 (Hard Maple) The back. The magnets get sandwiched between the two. | 1 board feet | ☐ |
| Neodymium disc magnets, N42, 3/4" x 1/8" N42 or stronger. Weaker magnets will hold a paring knife and drop a chef's knife on your foot. | 10 each | ☐ |
| Epoxy (to seat the magnets) Not wood glue. Wood glue does not bond to a magnet. | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Food-safe mineral oil | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.