Walnut diy knife block plans november 22, 2011 by seth keller & filed under last minute woodworking gifts , plans and projects , woodworking projects . storing kitchen knives is a perpetual problem.. One advantage of making a wooden knife block yourself is being able to cater to your own collection of favorite knives. if you try to purchase a knife block, you will find they are designed to fit sets of knives that are usually sold together with the block.. A knife block is a great gift project that you can easily build in less than a day. this compact knife block was designed to fit a limited counter space, eliminate some knife clutter and house the knives used only on a weekly basis, and also features an accessible spot for the handy kitchen scissors..
The knife block is one of those practical projects that is a fun diversion from the things we normally make. this video not only covers the construction of the knife block, but also my technique for milling an extra wide board that is too wide for my jointer.. The skewers move freely to form around the shape of the knife blade. in fact, this is probably better than a regular knife block (where the knife goes in at an angle) because going in vertically, there is even less friction against the wood as the blade comes in and out.. A knife block is a simple project that takes very little time to make. furthermore, by making this yourself, rather than using a shop bought version, you are safe in the knowledge that all of your knives will fit into it...at least you will be if you built the block with this in mind!.
