Protect your table and kitchen surfaces with this stylish CNC-cut wooden trivet designed for hot pots, pans, bowls, and serving dishes.

The interlocking grid design provides a stable support surface while the open structure adds a modern decorative touch. The design is suitable for CNC routing, laser cutting, and woodworking, making it easy to manufacture from materials such as wood, plywood, MDF, and other sheet materials.

Features:

CNC and laser-cut friendly designDesigned for hot pots, pans, bowls, and dishesDecorative geometric appearanceStable support for cookwareSuitable for wood, plywood, MDF, and similar materialsEasy to manufacture and reproduceIdeal for home kitchens, restaurants, cafés, and handmade productsGreat project for CNC and laser-cutting enthusiasts

Manufacturing: CNC Router / Laser CuttingRecommended materials: Hardwood, plywood, MDF, bamboo, acrylic, etc.

Manufacturing Settings — CNC Wooden TrivetRecommended materials: Hardwood, plywood, MDF, bambooRecommended thickness: 10–12 mmCNC Router SettingsParameterRecommended settingMaterialWood / Plywood / MDFThickness10–12 mmEnd mill3 mm or 4 mm flat end millSpindle speed16,000–20,000 RPMFeed rate1,500–2,500 mm/minPlunge rate500–800 mm/minStep-down    2–3 mm/passStepover    40–50%Cutting strategy    Inside cuts first, outside profile lastTabs    3–4 tabs if neededTab size    3–5 mm wide × 2–3 mm highFinishing pass    0.2–0.5 mmClearance    Leave at least 3 mm between toolpath and clampsRecommended Toolpath OrderPocket / internal cutoutsSmall holesInternal profilesOuter contourFinishing passRemove tabs and sand edgesLaser Cutting Settings

Settings depend heavily on the laser power and material thickness.

For 10 mm plywood/MDF:

Use multiple passes rather than excessive power in a single pass.Perform test cuts on scrap material first.Keep the workpiece flat and properly focused.Use air assist to reduce burning.Clean the cut edges after machining.Finishing

After cutting:

Remove tabs.Sand with 180 240 320 grit.Slightly break sharp edges.Remove dust.Apply food-safe mineral oil or suitable food-contact wood finish if the product will contact cookware/food-serving surfaces.

Important: Actual RPM, feed rate, power, and number of passes should be adjusted according to your CNC spindle/router, laser wattage, cutter diameter, material type, and material thickness. Always make a small test cut before production.