If you have an old wooden cutting board at home, wait before pitching it into the garbage. You can actually turn it into a stylish knife holder thanks to the power of magnets. This piece will allow you to keep your knives organized and is guaranteed to get your dinner guests talking. Keep reading to see how you can create this fun craft in a few easy steps. 

Supplies 

Most of the supplies you will need can be found in your junk drawer or work area. As always, be sure to pick up the magnets you need from our online store here at Apex. All orders placed by 3 PM EST include same-day shipping!  You will need: 
  • Wooden cutting board 
  • Disc Magnets (a 1 x ¼” disc or stronger. If you don’t mind the magnets showing, you could use 1 x ⅛” magnets)
  • Super glue 
  • Drill with Forstner bit or hole saw bit
  • Pencil

Steps

Follow these steps:
  • With your cutting board laying flat down, determine which knives you want to hang. The majority of the blade, or the entire blade, will be on the board. To make grabbing the handles easier, we recommend alternating the direction of each knife by 180 degrees. By this, we mean having one handle point towards the ground and then turning the next knife so its handle is upwards. Your magnet arrangement will also rotate depending on where your blades are since this is where they will make the best contact.
  • Make a light mark on your board where each knife will go. Trace your magnet at each of these spots.
  • Using your Hole saw or Forstner bit, drill the holes the size of your magnet. Be sure not to cut through the wood while completing this step. Remove any wood shavings from the holes.
  • Place a blob of glue inside each hole.
  • Grab your magnets and push each of them down in each hole. Apply a few seconds of pressure before leaving them to dry overnight after wiping away any excess glue that comes out around the sides.
  • Hang your new cutting board in the perfect spot for your convenience. Please keep in mind that weight, size, and the number of knives need to be considered when hanging.
  • Place the blade of your knives on a magnet - arranged as explained in step one. 
  • Enjoy your new knife holder!

Discover New Ideas With Apex Magnets

If your creative juices are still flowing, why not explore some of our other DIY ideas? We have projects that will add even more flair to your kitchen, living room, and more. You can find any magnets you need right here on our online shop. If you want to make sure you are buying exactly what you need, feel free to call us at 1-304-257-1193 or reach out through our website. We would be happy to assist you!