Make a Cheese Slicer Board

Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 10:00 AM
200 Gorham Rd Suite 1100A, South Portland, ME 04106South Portland, ME

About This Event

In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll create a custom cheese slicer board using maple and padauk hardwoods and the Rockler Cheese Slicer Hardware Kit of your choice. You’ll learn fundamental woodworking techniques as you glue, flatten, shape, sand, finish, and assemble a functional kitchen project. The completed board will measure approximately 8" x 11" x ¾".

What You’ll Do:

  • Purchase your preferred Rockler cheese slicer hardware kit when signing in for the class
  • Glue up your board using precut maple and padauk hardwood strips and Rockler’s Mini Deluxe Panel Clamps
  • Flatten both sides of the board using a drum sander
  • Square both ends and cut the slicing kerf using a Festool Kapex Miter Saw
  • Drill the mounting hole required for the cheese slicer hardware
  • Round over the board’s edges using a trim router
  • Shape and sand the edges, corners, and surfaces using tools such as a bandsaw or jigsaw, spindle or belt sanders, and Rockler sanding tools
  • Do a final sanding and mount the optional non-slip rubber feet
  • Install your purchased Rockler Cheese Slicer Hardware Kit

Purchase Your Hardware Kit:

  • Brushed Stainless Steel: $14.99
  • Matte Black Stainless Steel: $17.99
  • Matte Gold Stainless Steel: $17.99

Hardware kits are purchased separately at the store on the class. Prices range from $14.99-$17.99 plus applicable local sales tax.

What’s Included:

  • Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
  • Pre-cut Maple & Padauk hardwood lumber
  • Non-slip rubber feet (optional)
  • Use of Rockler tools and safety gear
  • All sanding and finishing supplies

A bounce-back coupon featuring:

  • 15% off next in-store purchase on the day of class*
  • 10% off next in-store purchase within 30 days of class*
  • * Excludes sale items, power tools, gift cards, Porter Cable dovetail jigs, CNC machines, Leigh products, SawStop, Festool, and Tormek.

Important Info:

  • Cheeseboard slicer hardware kit is not included in the class registration price and must be purchased separately in-store on the day of the class.
  • Class is beginner-friendly—no previous woodworking experience is required
  • Ages 14+—minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Parents or guardians supervising a minor do not need to purchase a separate ticket
  • Attendees will be using power tools—proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided
  • Class duration is approximate
  • Each attendee takes home their completed cheese slicer board with their purchased hardware kit installed
  • Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax

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