New Knife Block, Finished and Populated.

[nipsy]

Used to have an old fashioned block, of the type you all detest as there is no ventilation (didn't bother they Wusthoffs). I don't have wall space for magnetic strips, and need to keep them out of harms way (Girlfriend, not kids or pets), so had to get inventive.

Based it on a "Jones" but with room to grow!
Can hold 28 Knives, 3 Cleavers and some accessories. So should last me until 2025.
Made from Steam Beech, and Finished in Danish Oil.
Took me about 6 weeks worth of weekends, a couple of hours at a time.

Build Process

Base materials, delivered cut to size, square, and finished. (Woodshop Direct - Order Cut To Size Wood In Seconds | Woodshop Direct if you are interested)

Sides, Glue Up

Notched

Glued and Clamped

Tadaaaa! Ready to Oil

Oiled and ready to populate

Bish Bash Bosh, job done

 

[nipsy]

Aaannnnd the GF has just seen how much space it takes up, doesn't seem impressed!

 

[parbaked]

Aaannnnd the GF has just seen how much space it takes up, doesn't seem impressed!

Tell her it's the size of two shoe boxes...

 

[big D]

Nicely done and hope it serves you well. From time to time I have considered making a block, but will hold off until I become more settled with keepers. When I do it will probably be similar to yours, but on a slant and slots as a typical block. As far as ventilation, I feel less may very well be better, dependant on location.

 

[Hockey3081]

Aaannnnd the GF has just seen how much space it takes up, doesn't seem impressed!

She’ll be expressively less impressed once you’re married!

 

[nipsy]

Tell her it's the size of two shoe boxes...

I used up the shoe excuse when she found out how much my Japan purchases cost. Not a lot she could say to "Cost less than your unworn shoe collection"

 

[jaydee]

Aaannnnd the GF has just seen how much space it takes up, doesn't seem impressed!

That is why I decided against a bigger DIY version of the following beforehand (call me weak but I need my peace!):
Zassenhaus knife block
Just bough it in the end and am pretty happy with it. (knives up to 24cm length)

Good job on yours! I was considering this design too but the one above would have been easier to order (just a couple of holes in each board)

 

[nipsy]

That is why I decided against a bigger DIY version of the following beforehand (call me weak but I need my peace!):
Zassenhaus knife block
Just bough it in the end and am pretty happy with it. (knives up to 24cm length)

Good job on yours! I was considering this design too but the one above would have been easier to order (just a couple of holes in each board)

I did look at that, but "12 Kives" and only 240 in length.

And I wouldn't have got any peace anyway, she'd just find something else! With a bit of luck she'll be to busy moaning about this to notice the large chopping board im making!