How to build a Lazy Susan Charcuterie Board

assorted cured meats

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken slices

💰Cheaper: bologna or salami

Lower in fat and cost-effective.

variety of cheeses

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Healthier option with less fat.

fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: seasonal fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Seasonal fruits are often cheaper and fresher.

Cut lumber into 36-inch pieces for a 30-inch lazy susan charcuterie board.

Pre-mark the boards for cutting and use a table saw to cut them down to size, aiming for 34 to 36 inches.

Cut wider pieces into approximately one-inch thick strips for multiple uses.

Glue up the first half of the board in three stages, ensuring it does not exceed 15 inches to fit through the planer.

Run the glued board through the planer to achieve a smooth finish.

Joint the edges of the board to ensure they are flush and even.

Draw a line at the center of the board to mount a bracket for drilling.

Measure the radius for the circle cutting jig to ensure a 30-inch diameter.

Use a router with a spiral up-cut bit to cut the circle, making multiple passes of about a quarter inch each time.

Cut through any remaining sections with a hand saw to complete the circle.

Sand the charcuterie board and prepare for edge banding.

Soak three strips of wood in water for 3-4 hours to make them flexible for bending.

Clamp the soaked strips into a jig to create a curve for the edge banding.

Remove clamps and check the curvature of the strips to ensure they retain the shape.

Replace thicker strips with thinner ones for better bending and clamping.

Glue and clamp the new edge banding onto the board, ensuring a tight fit.

Trim the top of the edge banding to make all layers even using a hand plane.

Apply two layers of shellac to finish the board.

Pre-drill pilot holes for the lazy susan turntable on the bottom of the board.

Center the lazy susan over the holes and screw it into place.

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