Cutting Board 101: How to Make a Cutting Board

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • I’ve done dozens upon dozens of different styles of cutting boards the last few years. Along the way I’ve picked up quite a few tips and tricks and wanted to share them out with the community. While this is a comprehensive “101” how to make a cutting board video, there are certainly tips for the experienced board maker as well.
    -⏱Timestamps⏱-
    00:00 Cutting Board Intro
    01:45 Wood Selection
    02:06 Surfacing Lumber
    02:49 Cutting to Length
    03:28 Cutting Strips
    04:12 Getting a Great Glue Joint
    07:05 Making the Pattern
    07:29 Glue-Up
    08:46 Flattening Cutting Board
    09:56 Juice Groove Jig
    10:57 Cutting Board Handles
    11:34 Edge Profiles
    12:08 Sanding Tips
    13:23 Raising the Grain
    14:03 Finish Options
    15:44 Final Sanding
    16:16 Waxing the Board
    17:14 Wood Identification
    17:50 Final Tips
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    I always encourage the recipients of my boards to use them! All those extra steps are taken to make it food safe, so why not use it for more than kitchen decoration. To get ideas for other board uses, check out: / useyourboards
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Komentáře • 907

  • @05mach
    @05mach Před 3 lety +8

    Definitely the best from all the rest! Watched a dozen how to’s before this and after yours I’m FINALLY inspired. Great work

    • @SixEightWoodworks
      @SixEightWoodworks  Před 3 lety

      Love hearing this! Hope you have fun making some!

    • @hyserbomb
      @hyserbomb Před 9 měsíci

      Cutting boards are end grain long grain are serving trays. They don't last and look and feel like butt after just a few uses.

  • @evanmeeks9248
    @evanmeeks9248 Před 3 lety +35

    I appreciate your level of detail! You go much further than a lot of other youtubers in regards to explanation, sanding, finishing, etc. Love it!

    • @SixEightWoodworks
      @SixEightWoodworks  Před 3 lety +1

      Really appreciate that! It’s probably the verbose teacher in me coming out 😁

    • @PIKKON4176
      @PIKKON4176 Před rokem

      @@SixEightWoodworks is by it

  • @Willemienm1
    @Willemienm1 Před rokem +187

    As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement czcams.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

  • @denniss2420
    @denniss2420 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks so much for making such a detailed video where you explain all the steps. I watch this video numerous times before and during putting together my first cutting board. I made a few mistakes along the way but learned a lot and was very happy with the finished product. Your video made this project a success. Thanks again and keep them coming.

  • @peteyscott45
    @peteyscott45 Před 2 lety +2

    I just made my first cutting board and it turned out well thank to opening this video every 30 minutes and following each step. Thanks!

  • @derekdodson9982
    @derekdodson9982 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this, Nick. My wife and I are tooling up and this will be one of the areas we will concentrate on. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @malhamishery9
    @malhamishery9 Před 3 lety +5

    I really enjoyed your style and delivery, not to mention the wealth of knowledge you share.

  • @jack5402
    @jack5402 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video! Clear, concise, a to z with simple instructions and no rambling. Exactly the kind of video I like for learning the basics.

  • @billg3903
    @billg3903 Před 2 lety

    best video on a step by step way to make and finish cutting boards... excellent job... and I always love seeing the younger generations interested in helping out.... great video...

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb Před 3 lety +32

    I’ve just looked at your website for boards, blown away by the fact you donate to foster care projects. I’ve been a foster parent for 20 years in the UK, thank you.

    • @SixEightWoodworks
      @SixEightWoodworks  Před 3 lety +12

      Yeah, it’s a huge need worldwide! We fostered and adopted our two oldest sons. Happy to donate what we can and keep spreading word of the need.

    • @philspd473
      @philspd473 Před 3 lety +6

      Props... I am a 50 yr old product of foster care

  • @stephenmcgeown
    @stephenmcgeown Před 3 lety +3

    Hi there, just found your channel and it's full of awesome tips and tricks I've not seen elsewhere yet. You're a natural at teaching, have cool projects to inspire, and package your videos so well! Congrats and good luck on getting more subs!

  • @trentyoung1135
    @trentyoung1135 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful. Finishing up my first two cutting boards this week.

  • @heidisoll5036
    @heidisoll5036 Před rokem

    Sweet - the rotating stand in the first 15 seconds was awesome, the boards look great. I love all the extra steps and how they make it better.

  • @mhath5881
    @mhath5881 Před 2 lety +7

    I am just getting into woodworking and want to teach my kids as i go. This tutorial is great! Thank you for posting this. I am curious where your plans are for the router table and the jigs you made.

  • @jamesarneson7769
    @jamesarneson7769 Před 3 lety +7

    OMG thanks for the excellent video on here I’ll try and watch all of your videos for sure. No one else’s videos even come close too your quality. I can’t wait to start making my first cutting board. Thank you...

  • @maea.4031
    @maea.4031 Před 2 lety +2

    I really love to learn from your amazing artistic cutting board and more❤️

  • @roystidomsthe2nd336
    @roystidomsthe2nd336 Před rokem +1

    I found that planing those thin pieces of wood with a router works really well too.
    Great video. Thank you.

  • @notthesnail
    @notthesnail Před 3 lety +16

    Regarding snipe, stagger your feeds. With boards between 1 and 2 inches wide, you can feed between 6 and 12 at a time through the planer. Just stagger the feeding of each board by a couple inches. You'll only get snipe on the first board in and the last board out, and if you're using a long piece or a sacrificial piece, then you'll effectively have none.

  • @Shogun0109
    @Shogun0109 Před 3 lety +2

    Starting into craft type woodworking projects now and I've always been interested to see how these cutting boards are made. A great tutorial that definitely has me thinking about a project for my son the chef.

  • @adiringer1959
    @adiringer1959 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video, thanks. One of the best cutting board how-to I've seen.

  • @squatchyswoodworking1810
    @squatchyswoodworking1810 Před 3 lety +4

    Your boards came out amazing! I love the color patterns and wood spices you chose.

  • @johnlong4335
    @johnlong4335 Před 3 lety +5

    For those who have under powered saws. You can use a Freud thin kerf straight line rip blade. About $90 but it’s well worth it. With a consistent feed rate you can eliminate 95% of the saw marks. The other thing that can help greatly is, when you rip the thin strips, switch to a zero clearance blade insert.

    • @dusbus2384
      @dusbus2384 Před 2 lety +1

      you can also try a smaller diameter saw blade like a 7-1/4". just make sure the arbor size is the same.

  • @garysavage912
    @garysavage912 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I never made end grain boards before. I followed your steps exactly and my cutting boards turned out beautifully. Thank you so much! Also, I loved that you showed us your helper.

  • @johnkillen588
    @johnkillen588 Před 3 lety +1

    outstanding..........i been a wood worker for nearly 50 years and My hats off to you!

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Před 3 lety +14

    I could watch the money shot of the finish being applied to raw wood, all day. It just pops

  • @presidentelecttaterpuddin1626

    Nothing more beautiful than multiple different tree carcasses glued into a color scheme

  • @stadenart
    @stadenart Před rokem +2

    Wow! What an excellent video. Great, detailed explanations. You have inspired me to make some boards and, from your other videos, I'm going to try router bowls next. I love your explanations and seeing your little helper in the shop. He is learning many lessons, some of the most valuable going beyond woodworking. Great father-son time. Thanks for the effort you put into these videos.

  • @KyokushinKichiKai
    @KyokushinKichiKai Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sir! Excellent video.

  • @GV-ho7ik
    @GV-ho7ik Před 3 lety +57

    Scene 1: "Here's an introduction to cutting boards for beginners" Scene 2:" Make sure you use a drum sander between every step"

    • @rickdearmont9950
      @rickdearmont9950 Před 3 lety +4

      And you can’t do this without a planar. Ok look for a different video. ☹️

    • @LokiEklipse
      @LokiEklipse Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah this just ain't for you pal..

    • @doct0rnic
      @doct0rnic Před 3 lety +3

      @@rickdearmont9950 a good number 4 smoothing plane can replace both the drum sander and planer. I own a couple of Jack planes and smoothers and plan to do this project.

  • @imrecordingtoo1374
    @imrecordingtoo1374 Před rokem +15

    If I had a dollar for every time he bragged about having a drum sander, I would have enough to buy a drum sander.

  • @davidboston4574
    @davidboston4574 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Like how you keep things simple!! Love it..

  • @raffanyc855
    @raffanyc855 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much!!! I’m really satisfied with all the explanations 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @rickmunn7356
    @rickmunn7356 Před měsícem

    Excellent video. Great tips. Thanks

  • @pauloalves1662
    @pauloalves1662 Před 2 lety

    Good morning, thank you for this class of creativity and professionalism, your work is excellent, big hug, success always!!!

  • @MorgsDuane
    @MorgsDuane Před 2 lety

    Excellent video. Well put together. Loved it

  • @barryfrazer9894
    @barryfrazer9894 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much. A very detailed video with a lot of tips. thanks again

  • @Trysonm
    @Trysonm Před 3 lety

    I like this guy just because he keeps his shop clean. I would love to learn from him

  • @ironwooddesigns9532
    @ironwooddesigns9532 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent video. TONS of info and good editing to keep it moving. Well done.

  • @gjk291
    @gjk291 Před 2 lety

    What a great finished product and fantastic walk through of the process

  • @brucenickerson6682
    @brucenickerson6682 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful boards and good tips thanks

  • @alanhiatt4820
    @alanhiatt4820 Před rokem

    Thank you for posting this video and thank you for talking in it too. I like to know the why's of doing things rather than just seeing the results. And while we are talking about results, those are beautiful results.

  • @VROne111
    @VROne111 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic work and explaining

  • @pnwadventurer9674
    @pnwadventurer9674 Před 2 lety

    Dude looks amazing! Love your attitude too! Makes me wanna start making these

  • @imsowright90
    @imsowright90 Před rokem

    Thanks for posting. They look beautiful.

  • @vickicausey9935
    @vickicausey9935 Před 9 měsíci

    New to woodworking . Love your detailed explanations. Beautiful work

  • @andreww6738
    @andreww6738 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, you showed lots of interesting details and the items you used. The step by step is great. Well done sir!

  • @brandonjohnson7559
    @brandonjohnson7559 Před 2 lety

    Kids a beast, tell him to keep up the great work. Wonderful video

  • @KitoMarchetaria
    @KitoMarchetaria Před 3 lety

    ❤❤❤ Beautiful Woodwork !!! Thank's for sharing !!!

  • @thebobloblawshow8832
    @thebobloblawshow8832 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work. 👍👍 And thank you for the tips.

  • @gregoryboden5139
    @gregoryboden5139 Před rokem

    VERY informative. Great ideas with the designs! Well done.

  • @guardianminifarm8005
    @guardianminifarm8005 Před rokem

    Well done. Beautiful products. Very satisfying. Thanks a bundle.

  • @tommyschutz9008
    @tommyschutz9008 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good video and I appreciate your technique and explanations. I’ve got my wood, clamps and glue. I do have a planer and drum sander and am attempting to initially make the end grain boards, but then cutting them again and turning them into end grain boards. Also, I’d like to develop some sort of jig for my router so I can make a juice groove and router the edges. Currently, I take them to a guy who has a CNC , only bc I don’t want to mess up what I spent so much time, making. Eventually, I’d like to confidently, do it myself

  • @ihaveadream7658
    @ihaveadream7658 Před 3 lety

    you r a real professional ; i like it

  • @bryanf7348
    @bryanf7348 Před rokem

    The snipe tip was great, thank you!

  • @ronohare3821
    @ronohare3821 Před 7 měsíci

    Wonderful video!!! Appreciate you!!!

  • @edyoung3134
    @edyoung3134 Před 3 lety

    Nice presentation, your content is clear and inspirational I enjoyed seeing a young man knock a tutorial out of the park. Keep it coming buddy.

  • @SVTShane361
    @SVTShane361 Před 6 měsíci

    Fantastic Video Thanks!

  • @albertoivanortizz
    @albertoivanortizz Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thank you

  • @kellysweetman6070
    @kellysweetman6070 Před 3 lety

    Definitely a new idea for me to try. A good use for all the leftover scrap wood we make.

  • @labtennis0827
    @labtennis0827 Před 2 lety

    Great vid! Definitely trying this asap. Will train on scrap first. Especially since i don't remember what type of wood my scraps came from.

  • @siwoodworkshop2655
    @siwoodworkshop2655 Před 3 lety

    Great work!!! I also made a cutting board in my home workshop a few days ago! I liked this exciting process so much that I decided to upload it to my channel!😎👍👍👍

  • @tcjensenjr
    @tcjensenjr Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! I've suscribed and will use this video as a reference. Thank you!

  • @trinotorres7481
    @trinotorres7481 Před 2 lety

    Love that you are involving that young one!

  • @EVERYTHING_OUTDOORS814

    This is a great tutorial on making cutting board very nice!

  • @Skovjuul
    @Skovjuul Před 3 lety

    Lots of great information, well done.

  • @HoangLe-gq8od
    @HoangLe-gq8od Před rokem

    Thanks for your experienced, i usually use mineral oil for the fist step then finish with some of product like wood finish contain polycrylic. Now im gonna change the last step to bee wax, that will save lot of money.

  • @FranklinQuijote-ev1up
    @FranklinQuijote-ev1up Před 8 měsíci

    I’m planning to start a project cutting boards love your videos good job

  • @knowledge2100
    @knowledge2100 Před 9 měsíci

    Great job, nice process. Thank your for sharing your knowledge.

  • @automaticprojects
    @automaticprojects Před 3 lety

    Beautiful boards and terrific video. It’s a nice reminder that you don’t need expensive tools to make cool stuff.

  • @knowledge2100
    @knowledge2100 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job, getting my wood ready and will start after getting back from Montreal on vacation. Very indepth explanation of the process. Will review the video again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.😀

  • @during_august
    @during_august Před rokem

    That was awesome! And very helpful.

  • @kylebolio9955
    @kylebolio9955 Před 11 měsíci

    My goodness look at that shop. So beautiful

  • @briansworkshop01
    @briansworkshop01 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video and some great tips thanks for sharing and remember stay safe and make more great videos. 🍺🍺👍👍😷

  • @ChiefLiveGamingWI
    @ChiefLiveGamingWI Před 2 lety +1

    Really great video I picked up tons of great tips thanks so much for sharing!!

  • @olgieogilthorpe
    @olgieogilthorpe Před rokem

    Amazing end results

  • @anthonysanchez8586
    @anthonysanchez8586 Před 2 lety

    Props to the shop helper

  • @allanmcleod1160
    @allanmcleod1160 Před 3 lety

    Excellent primer on making boards!

  • @TheReapersSon
    @TheReapersSon Před 2 lety

    Good non-pretentious and informative presentation. Thank you for this!

  • @chibbert1246
    @chibbert1246 Před 2 lety

    This. . . . is a great video. Thanks for so much detail.

  • @mitchellmanning7887
    @mitchellmanning7887 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @mikelee6473
    @mikelee6473 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done. This really inspired me and I’m gonna try it out myself. God bless you and keep sharing your passion

  • @Jordanwoodworking
    @Jordanwoodworking Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all the info. More interested in trying to make some now

  • @FirthFabrications
    @FirthFabrications Před 3 lety

    Great video! I've made a couple cutting boards already but can't wait to steal some of your tips!

  • @r.m.2301
    @r.m.2301 Před 2 lety

    Great explanation and detail. Lots of helpful tips thank you so much. Just subscribed .

  • @HillyBillyWoodworks
    @HillyBillyWoodworks Před rokem

    Always nice to see your work👍👍

  • @wes-yt
    @wes-yt Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video. Very Informative!

  • @bertohernandez8928
    @bertohernandez8928 Před 2 lety

    really enjoyed watching your video...love the end product of cutting boards...hope to begin my journey on cutting bOARDS
    THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS

  • @lakshithawijesinghe8495

    Wow 🤩
    Love to work on this way

  • @boonjabby
    @boonjabby Před 3 lety

    Very professional mate. Great video content

  • @timhalcomb4041
    @timhalcomb4041 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing have a blessed day

  • @ennaw3491
    @ennaw3491 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful your work, congratulations💓🇨🇱

  • @gregoryt7216
    @gregoryt7216 Před rokem

    Great videos. Awesome woodworking skills!

  • @steveallen4745
    @steveallen4745 Před 2 lety

    Great information you do a great job

  • @brianfloyd837
    @brianfloyd837 Před 2 dny

    Thank you!

  • @ayechapin1
    @ayechapin1 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video

  • @theknightcrossing
    @theknightcrossing Před 3 lety

    Love the boards. Love the shirt. Love the message.

  • @janpedersen8376
    @janpedersen8376 Před 3 lety

    Exellent video, nice work!

  • @tedvargas553
    @tedvargas553 Před 3 lety +1

    great video. I am somewhat new to woodworking and really enjoy these simpler task as I have started making table tops and those take so much time. I like that you do a batch. I tried to do that and noticed I need a lot more clamps. I going to gluing my first checkboard this week and see how it turns out. Thanks for the info on the template to use for cutting the drip groves. i was trying to figure out how to do that. Great work overall

  • @HomeImProveMentHow
    @HomeImProveMentHow Před 3 lety

    *Great information, I'm a woodworker learning how to use a lathe,*
    just made a oakfork, finished it with hemp oil and some food grade wax keep up the good work bye for now your new friend Ken God bless. I look forward to hear from you

  • @dutchgirl2
    @dutchgirl2 Před 3 lety

    Love the cutting board, great job