Cutting Board 101: How to Make a Cutting Board

Video Description

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 For more styles of cutting boards, and all kinds of other woodworking content, check out https://www.instagram.com/6_8woodworks For more on End-Grain cutting boards, check out my brick pattern cutting board video: https://youtu.be/a60OytS98eA To see different cutting board handhold ideas, check out: https://youtu.be/MLWyxQecKyg —📸Instagram🎥— https://www.instagram.com/6_8woodworks —💻Website💻— https://www.sixeightwoodworks.com —💲Armor Tool Discount💲— Use promo code 2IOVMXAQ9W at https://www.armor-tool.com to save 10% on your order! Mobile workstations, clamps, pocket hole jigs, and more! —🔨Tools/Supplies I Use🔨— https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-5-Amp-Corded-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/202459151 https://www.amazon.com/shop/6_8woodworks —As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.— Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3sw2A2G Planer: https://amzn.to/3sutCaF Router: https://amzn.to/2LHu5q8 Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/3vYTTAa Juice Groove Bit: https://amzn.to/2YV305M Mineral Oil: https://amzn.to/3tZ55Lf Board Wax: https://amzn.to/3u0gmey Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3tYoxb8 For more about woods I use, where to buy the wood, and other tips and info, check out my Wood 101 video: https://youtu.be/T0a3mpnX5CM Wood species I commonly use with cutting boards: Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Ash, Sapele, Padauk, Mahogany, Jatoba, White Oak, Hickory, Yellowheart, Morado, Curly Maple, and more. 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: https://www.instagram.com/useyourboards/