What’s the big deal with end grain cutting boards?

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So what’s the big deal with end grain cutting boards? I’ve never quite understood… until now! In this video, I’ll walk you through the advantages of end-grain cutting boards and the main challenges with making them. To help tackle those challenges, I’ll build 3 simple jigs as I walk you through how to make a brick pattern end grain cutting board. Grab the plans below! ►GET THE PLANS: https://www.diymontreal.com/product/brick-pattern-end-grain-cutting-board-build-plans/ ►WRITTEN ARTICLE: https://www.diymontreal.com/brick-pattern-end-grain-cutting-board/ ►MATERIALS USED (affiliate links): · 4/4 rough walnut · 4/4 rough maple · Titebond 3 https://amzn.to/3UjynF0 · Cutting board feet https://amzn.to/3SJXsb4 · CA glue & activator https://amzn.to/3SJoM9l · TotalBoat Wood Honey https://www.totalboat.com/products/wood-honey-food-safe-wood-finish?sca_ref=4404162.7J3EjrDeLX ►TOOLS USED (affiliate links): · Countersink bit https://amzn.to/42rSTDW · parallel clamps https://amzn.to/49CQ5rB · Quick grip clamps https://amzn.to/3vXqyKZ · silicone glue brush https://amzn.to/3HOXqIk · glue scraper https://amzn.to/42qZUWZ · spiral featherboard https://amzn.to/48VwbYE · spiral push stick https://amzn.to/3UlxlID · 3D push block https://amzn.to/3w1TW2O · Grabber push blocks https://amzn.to/3Ssdchk · Router table https://youtu.be/FZwe-W4OxY8 · Rafter square https://amzn.to/4905iCQ · Carpenter square https://amzn.to/49n7kgn · Double-sided tape https://amzn.to/3ullyzu · Pocket hole jig https://amzn.to/3HHu8M3 · Bosch router https://amzn.to/3rP7H2I · Roundover bit https://amzn.to/3Odvr8j · Bowl & tray bit https://amzn.to/3DP4Zgk · Flattening bit https://amzn.to/3SnE1mW ►Get 5% OFF all TotalBoat products https://www.totalboat.com/diymontreal For Canadian orders, please call 1-800-497-0010 and mention you were referred by DIY Montreal to get the discount! ►ALL MY TOOLS & GEAR https://www.diymontreal.com/my-tools-and-gear/ ►PLANS & TEMPLATES - ONLINE STORE https://www.diymontreal.com/shop/ ►Sign up for my NEWSLETTER: project updates, plans, woodworking book of the month and more! http://eepurl.com/gVbt21 ►SUPPORT ME ON PATREON http://bit.ly/3cVCFLj Stickers, discount on plans & more ►Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/diymontreal · TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@diymontreal · Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/diymontreal · Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYMTL · YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/diymontreal?sub_confirmation=1 ►CHAPTERS 0:00 I don’t get it 0:39 Advantages of end-grain cutting boards 1:51 Challenges with making them 3:06 Milling and prep work 3:58 Jig #1 - Make a thin strip cutting jig 5:53 First glue up: 2 panels 7:59 Jig #2 - Make a simple panel cutting sled 10:32 Cut panels into even strips 12:59 Resaw thin end-grain strips 14:24 Final glue up - brick pattern 16:15 Jig #3 - Make a router flattening sled 18:45 Final flattening 21:34 Shaping & sanding 23:00 Finger pulls 24:07 Apply finish 24:53 Add feet 25:14 Get the plans! #endgraincuttingbaord #brickpatterncuttingboard #endgrain #cuttingboard #woodworking #panelcuttingsled #thinstripcuttingjig #routerflatteningsled