Projects and Plans. The Ultimate Guide to Building ... Start by making the butcher block top from 1⁄4 X 1⁄2-in.-thick maple. ... Use a table saw to rip 1 5⁄8-inch strips of board.

Step 2: Use a table saw to rip 1 5/8-inch strips of board. Step 3 : Rotate each strip 90 degrees so the cut edges are on the top and bottom. The width of your cutting board is determined by the ...