I am a cutting board novice. As in, never made one. A couple of questions: Why run the walnut through the planer at ~1:30? And second then why not the holly? Also, judging purely from the top, looks like you have an 'ol R4511 table saw? Thanks for your help!
It's been a while but I think the walnut was rough sawn, so I ran it through the planer to clean up the faces for glueing. Since I milled the holly myself it didn't need this. And you are right, that is the R4511. Great saw! I love the marble top it has.
Thanks! I believe the final dimensions were around 3"x2" for the walnut and 1/4"-1/2" thick for the holly. I've since sold this board so I can't check for sure.
@@theirishman088 I get mine from a local company that sells honey at craft shows, so Im not sure the type. Its just plain beeswax. I've never seen it at Home Depot or Lowes, but it is available on amazon in bags of pellets. I've had a friend use that and it seemed the same. Hope that helps!
@@mccrone I'm new to wood working and your board looks really nice so I want to try making one. Do you melt the bees wax and pour it into the mineral oil? Sorry for all the questions lol I just want to do it right. New sub also great work!
@@theirishman088 No problem Shaun, I am happy to help! The mixture I use is 1 part bees wax to 4 parts mineral oil by weight. I just melt them in a cheap pot I got at a thrift store and keep it in there. It cools to a solid/paste so I warm it before I use it each time.
It's a plastic putty knife I got for a couple dollars at the home center (Home Depot). I like it because the glue doesn't stick, so once its dry you just peel it off. Which is also super satisfying :D Here is one on amazon: www.amazon.com/Task-Tools-T37404-4-Inch-Plastic/dp/B00A39R18M
Not a dumb question at all! End grain through the planer is considered dangerous. The blades can catch on the wood fibres and rip the piece apart, causing it to potentially explode out both ends. That being said, I have tried it before in a pinch and it can have good results with very light passes. Though you get a lot of tear out on the edge. I wouldn't recommend it though. Too much risk and shop safety is important. :)
@@mccrone Helical head I think do a bit better but I think a router sled and 2 1/2 in milling head would be most idea. I see your Walnut is all end grain but was all of the Holy end grain too.
Hey dude, really nice job!!! Did you use those side cauls long enough for the glue to get tacky? I noticed you took them off before adding all the clamps. Again, looks great! And kudos to the build process...most efficient way to do a brick pattern!
Hey, thanks! In this case I just used them to keep the pieces aligned while I glued. They tend to slip when you first start to tighten the clamps. Often I will leave them on for the entire glue up though. I should have pointed out in the video they are covered in packing tape so no glue sticks to them. Thanks for watching! :)
Great job...just wow i seen your wrist get pretty close to the blade on that table saw a few times whoooo
I got very nervous with that. Very dangerous!
I think the camera angle makes it look worse than it really is, but a fair point! I am trying to be safer in the shop.
Love the color combo
Thanks! It's one of my favs as well.
I am a cutting board novice. As in, never made one. A couple of questions: Why run the walnut through the planer at ~1:30? And second then why not the holly? Also, judging purely from the top, looks like you have an 'ol R4511 table saw? Thanks for your help!
It's been a while but I think the walnut was rough sawn, so I ran it through the planer to clean up the faces for glueing. Since I milled the holly myself it didn't need this.
And you are right, that is the R4511. Great saw! I love the marble top it has.
Thnx. I learnt alot
Glad it was helpful!
Ótimo trabalho parabéns 👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
great idea having the reversible sled! Im def going to do that now
Thanks! If you make one I recommend not cutting through the entire length with the dado. It added a bit more flex than Id have liked.
Me ha encantado la forma de hacerlo,distinto a lo que había visto pero muy válido . Gracias un saludo desde España
Muchas Gracias! :)
Great work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great cutting board! What are the dimensions of the pieces when you glued them?
Thanks! I believe the final dimensions were around 3"x2" for the walnut and 1/4"-1/2" thick for the holly. I've since sold this board so I can't check for sure.
Thanks for letting me know. Going to give this a try
What did it sell for? Tx.
really nice
Thank you!
What's in the bucket... what oil
It's just plain mineral oil. I let each board soak in it till fully saturated. Recently Ive been adding some bees wax in as well.
@@mccrone what type of bees wax? can you buy it at home depot or lowes?
@@theirishman088 I get mine from a local company that sells honey at craft shows, so Im not sure the type. Its just plain beeswax. I've never seen it at Home Depot or Lowes, but it is available on amazon in bags of pellets. I've had a friend use that and it seemed the same.
Hope that helps!
@@mccrone I'm new to wood working and your board looks really nice so I want to try making one. Do you melt the bees wax and pour it into the mineral oil? Sorry for all the questions lol I just want to do it right. New sub also great work!
@@theirishman088 No problem Shaun, I am happy to help! The mixture I use is 1 part bees wax to 4 parts mineral oil by weight. I just melt them in a cheap pot I got at a thrift store and keep it in there. It cools to a solid/paste so I warm it before I use it each time.
What is the plastic piece you are using to spread the glue? Have a link?
It's a plastic putty knife I got for a couple dollars at the home center (Home Depot). I like it because the glue doesn't stick, so once its dry you just peel it off. Which is also super satisfying :D
Here is one on amazon: www.amazon.com/Task-Tools-T37404-4-Inch-Plastic/dp/B00A39R18M
Maybe a dumb question, but why don’t you send it through the planer after final glue up?
Not a dumb question at all! End grain through the planer is considered dangerous. The blades can catch on the wood fibres and rip the piece apart, causing it to potentially explode out both ends.
That being said, I have tried it before in a pinch and it can have good results with very light passes. Though you get a lot of tear out on the edge. I wouldn't recommend it though. Too much risk and shop safety is important. :)
@@mccrone Helical head I think do a bit better but I think a router sled and 2 1/2 in milling head would be most idea. I see your Walnut is all end grain but was all of the Holy end grain too.
amazing very beautiful cutting board, send me info how to purchase this board
The board is available on my Etsy store here: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DerekMcCrone
Thanks for watching!
Hey dude, really nice job!!!
Did you use those side cauls long enough for the glue to get tacky? I noticed you took them off before adding all the clamps.
Again, looks great! And kudos to the build process...most efficient way to do a brick pattern!
Hey, thanks! In this case I just used them to keep the pieces aligned while I glued. They tend to slip when you first start to tighten the clamps. Often I will leave them on for the entire glue up though. I should have pointed out in the video they are covered in packing tape so no glue sticks to them.
Thanks for watching! :)
Derek McCrone - always use packing tape on cauls :)
That last piece...is it exactly 1/2 the size of the other pieces?
Thanks again!!!
It's not exact since I did it by eye, but close enough haha.
I used the offcut to make a 2nd cutting board in the same style.
Nice job, but I think bricks would have looked better if they were more centered..merely my opinion 😊
Thanks! Thats a good idea. I'll have to try one like that sometime. :)
What kind of saw is that powering through that walnut? My saw cries when I cut walnut, lol
The table saw is a Rigid r4511. A new blade helps a lot as well when cutting really hard woods.
Syper!