L C wrote:
I have a 2.5 inch by 18 inch by 7/8 inch thick piece of wood. I was hoping
to cut a slot down the middle 12 inches for holding knifes. Has anyone ever
done this and lived, or should I just take the knifes and chop off the ends
of my fingers and save time. The wood is veneered (part of a store bought
cabinet set) so I was hoping to not have to cut and glue the pieces back
together.

Bandsaw down the middle, as you stated, would be easiest.

Maybe you could use a scabbard chisel. Or, use a biscuit joiner or
slot cutter to cut the slot in the front, and then hollow it out on an
unexposed face to the depth you need. Is it going to be visible on all
sides?

JP