Common Projects
by Bergie Woodworks

A selection of woodworking projects I’ve created for my wife, family, home, or friends.

Cutting Boards

This has become one of my most common projects because they’re simple (by comparison to many projects) and make great gifts. My mixed woods cutting boards are typically one of a kind, because the yield of pieces varies significantly when starting with rough sawn hardwoods.

Cutting Board Size*: 9-inches wide x 15-inches long
French Bread Cutting Board Size*: 4-3/4-inches wide x 26-inches long

Charcuterie Boards

While the cutting board can be utilitarian in the kitchen, I make my charcuterie boards with figured woods like curly maple or birdseye maple so they pop when you use them at your next dinner party.

Size*: 12-inches wide x 20-inches long

Charcuterie Board with Handle

If you want to make a grand entrance, step into the room carrying one of my charcuterie boards with a built-in handle. It’s a little smaller than the charcuterie board, but I try to choose figured woods for the center section to make the handle stand out.

Size* with handle: 9-inches wide x 21-3/4-inches long
Size* at cutting area: 9-inches wide x 13-3/4-inches long

Serving Trays

The description for my Charcuterie Boards above could be replicated for my Serving Trays. I start with highly figured boards like curly walnut, curly maple, or birdseye maple, and turn them into a useful tray with handles that make them perfect for serving guests.

Size*: 10-inches wide x 20-inches long

 * Size Caveat: Most of my cutting board, charcuterie boards, and serving trays adhere to the sizes shown. However, due to the nature of rough sawn hardwoods, the size may vary slightly.

Past Woodworking Projects

Jewelry Boxes

Aside from building a piece of furniture for my wife and our home, building a jewelry box for my wife and daughters has arguably brought me the most joy of any woodworking projects I’ve completed. Knowing I’ve given them something functional that they can use nearly every day makes building these complex little boxes extremely rewarding.

Furniture

Most of the furniture I’ve built has been out of necessity for my home. Our living room coffee table, a trestle desk built from a decommissioned 1990s solid cherry entertainment center, a wine cabinet to support our heart-healthy habit, and night stands for our bedroom… twice over. Nothing is more gratifying than building furniture that will last for generations.

See the Recent Projects section on the home page to view photos of my latest work.

“This is a card scraper. A thin piece of steel held between your hands. When properly maintained, you can drag its burnished edge along the surface of wood to produce a smooth surface. It becomes so hot you must give your thumbs an occasional break.

Why do handcrafted items from makers like me cost more than what you may find in a store? That’s why.”

— Bergie