Ready to spice up your kitchen with tools you’ve made yourself? In this episode from Season 17 of the Woodsmith Shop, we’ll guide you through three fun and functional kitchen projects. Each one can be built in a weekend and is perfect for beginners looking to learn—or experienced woodworkers wanting a quick, satisfying build.
These projects are designed to be beginner-friendly, while still offering enough challenge to keep experienced woodworkers engaged. They make excellent gift ideas, whether for the holidays, weddings, or housewarmings, and they are functional, beautiful additions to any kitchen.
Along the way, the episode covers essential woodworking techniques like edge gluing, tapering, turning, and shaping—skills you’ll use on countless future projects.
Wooden Pizza Peel With its wide, tapered paddle and laminated cherry-and-walnut handle, this pizza peel is both stylish and practical. It’s a perfect project to practice edge-gluing and shaping, and you’ll end up with a tool that makes serving homemade pizza a breeze.
Classic French-Style Rolling Pin Turned on the lathe, this rolling pin has a simple, elegant shape that feels great in the hand. Whether you’re rolling out pie dough, cookies, or bread, this project shows you how enjoyable spindle turning can be.
Stylish Cutting Board Equal parts serving board and workhorse, this cutting board is designed for both prep and presentation. Using just a small amount of material, you’ll practice tapering, sanding, and finishing techniques that result in a piece you’ll be proud to show off.
Whether you’re making holiday gifts, creating heirloom-quality kitchen tools, or just looking for a rewarding weekend project, these builds deliver both practical function and timeless style. Grab a few scraps of wood, fire up the tools, and start crafting pieces that will make your kitchen—and your woodworking—shine.
