Advanced DIY Knife Block
- This quite unusual but practical knife block is a relatively fast and simple project for your CNC machine…
- There is some manual work involved (edge rounding, glueing and sanding) but with the right tools it won’t take too much time…
Step 1: Things you’ll need:
Bill of materials:
- (Beech) plywood:
- 700 x 290 x 15mm
- 460 x 340 x 15mm
- 350 x 340 x 15mm
- 260 x 340 x 15mm
- Magnet Ø25 x 5mm (NdFeB)
- Some 6mm dowels
- Wood glue
- Clear varnish or walnut oil
- 3x Felt pads
- Your favourite kitchen knifes
Tools:
- End mill (around 3mm)
- Corner rounding bit
- Sandpaper
Machinery:
- CNC mill
- Manual router
Software:
- Estlcam or another CAM Software
- A 2D CAD Program to customize the knife slots