The Woodworker's Kitchen

Show off your woodworking skills--in the kitchen!

Anyone who has ever entertained knows that guests inevitably end up in the kitchen--so what better place to showcase your woodworking? Why not add a hand-crafted focal point--a kitchen island or handsome touches such as a cutting board, spice rack, or rolling pin?

Whether you are outfitting your own kitchen or looking for a gift idea for a fellow foodie, The Woodworker's Kitchen has a range of woodworking projects sure to add that special touch. The 24 projects inside include:

   • A customized knife block that does double-duty as a tablet holder, allowing you to pull up recipes and watch cooking videos with ease
   • A kitchen island with a built-in wine rack
   • An oven peel perfect for gourmet pizzas and toasted sandwiches
   • A K-Cup organizer to help tame those caffeine cravings
   • A rolling grill cart for your outdoor cooking adventures
   • A fancy bread knife/cutting board combo
   • And many more!
Detailed instructions, measured drawings, patterns and step-by-step color photos make constructing these projects easy. See what you can cook up in the shop and add some woodworking charm to your kitchen!

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