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How to Make a Charcuterie Board (for Beginners)

Print, trace, cut, sand, finish. Grab 3 printable templates—12×18" rectangle, 12×20" oval, and 6×20" paddle with lanyard hole—plus a quick-start build & finishing guide.

  • Letter & A4 printing, full-scale outlines
  • Step-by-step sanding & finishing checklist
  • Tool-light: jigsaw + sander (router optional)
  • Food-safe finishing recipes included
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Free charcuterie board templates — rectangle, oval, and paddle shapes

3 Printable Templates (PDF)

Full-scale outlines for 12×18" rectangle, 12×20" oval, and 6×20" paddle with lanyard hole. Print on Letter/A4 and tape if needed.

Beginner Build Guide

Step-by-step with photos, curve-sanding tips, and edge-easing options—hand tools or router.

Food-Safe Finish Recipes

Mineral oil schedule and a simple board butter (oil + beeswax/carnauba) for a durable sheen.

1Trace: Spray-mount the printout, trace with a sharp pencil.
2Cut: Stay 1–2 mm outside the line for sanding clean-up.
3Sand: 80 → 150 → 220. Keep the pad moving to avoid flat spots.
4Ease Edges: 1/8–1/4" roundover (router) or hand-sanded chamfer.
5Finish: Flood with mineral oil, then wax blend for luster.
6Care: Hand-wash only; re-oil monthly or when the surface looks dry.
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Download Three Printable Patterns For Woodworking: 12×18" rectangle, 12×20" oval, and 6×20" paddle with lanyard hole.

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What wood should I use?

Closed-grain hardwoods like maple, cherry, or walnut. Avoid open-pore woods (oak, ash) for food boards.

Which finish is food-safe?

Pure mineral oil followed by board butter (mineral oil + beeswax/carnauba). Re-apply when the surface looks dry.

Do I need a router?

No—round the edges by hand if you don’t have a router. Sand a small bevel (chamfer) or use a sanding block to soften edges.