How to Make a Live Edge Charcuterie Board

"Charcuterie boards have made a splash recently and for good reason!"

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- Live edge board - Jigsaw -CA Glue - Sander and sand paper - Finish

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Steps

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Smooth and Sand

You can run the board through a planer to further level the surface. Fill cracks with CA glue. Sand with 80 grit, then 120 grit. You can run the board through a planer to further level the surface. Fill cracks with CA glue. Sand with 80 grit, then 120 grit. 2 Learn more

Apply the Finish

Use a finish like Odie's Oil to protect the board. It is food safe, makes the piece durable, and smells so good! Use a finish like Odie's Oil to protect the board. It is food safe, makes the piece durable, and smells so good! 3 Learn more

Style it!

Load the board up with your favorite cheeses, nuts, crackers, and meats. Load the board up with your favorite cheeses, nuts, crackers, and meats. 4 Learn more

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