Lol my OCD was screaming when I saw you glue the two light brown blocks together in the beginning and I had to force myself to watch the rest. When I saw the method to your madness on the second cut/glue I finally understood... You got me, you got me good. 😂😂 looks fabulous by the way
Tip for burn marks: Leave your router in the exact same config as when you burned the wood. Wet the burnt area and let it dry. As we all know, wetting the wood will cause it to expand a bit. When it dries it will be slightly proud of where it last was. Run the router over the area again. It should take off just the top layer or so, exposing the unspoiled wood beneath.
Brian Hackett I have been wondering how to do this! Maple and Cherry seem to burn easy. I will be trying this out. I already wipe my boards down in between sanding with a wet rag to raise the grain. Helps to keep it smooth after I apply the conditioner.
@@Althoffwoodshop Also, a little sandpaper 120 grit on a dowel (thats what I do for random small router burns) can clean the burn marks up or minimize them pretty quick. Nice board there.
I have made many end grain cutting boards over the years for clients, family, and my own home. A hand electric belt sander will sand the surfaces properly in about 10x the speed on end grain. I only spend about 5 minutes total on a 2 sided board right off the planer to make it perfect with my makita belt sander. Also, i used to use cauls to clamp all my boards as well, just like Marc Spagnuolo from the wood whisperer showed us all. I found out from Pop's Cabinet Shop that you dont need to do this. Just very slowly increase the pressure on the clamp. Andre from MTMWood does the same. No cauls, just clamp slowly. It is faster in the long run. I havent done a juice catch in a long time because its so hard to get them perfect with no burns without a CNC router. Great job.
One more thing, that exact RO sander you got is the one i use for sanding rounded edges on those boards. You just quickly roll it 90 degrees on the rounded edges with a high grit like 180 to 240. It sands the edges super quick and looks even better than by hand
Beautiful boards, I think I'd take one of those over a Boos Block any day. As for the router burns, I think it adds character and makes each board unique; a real chef is also an artist and a skilled craftsman who should appreciate the fact that the board he/she has is truly their own. Very nice, indeed.
I use same router guide and technique when I do my juice grooves. I get the router burn. There are ways around it but I like the character it brings to the board. Makes it look more handmade. Although most people don't like it
Nice board! Checker patterns, juice grooves, and end grain are all a challenge. I have found that a variable speed router helps with maple and cherry so you can slow down your router bit. Keep up the good work!
I couldn't see where you were going with the pattern arranged with the blocks. It looked really good. I really like the thing used for branding. I've never seen branding done like that before.
WOW That was awesome!!!! I'm looking for a design and I think I found it!!!! We are investing in a CNC and I challenged all four of us (ME, Wife, Son and Daughter) to come up with something they want to fabricate. In addition to telling you how awesome you and your work is (LOL) Just want to say thanks for posting all the specifics for the build. AND WTF were the 465 Haters smoking when they gave you a thumbs down????
Just discovered your channel through this video, been trying to find a butcher block video I liked for a long time. Top video, great production value and lovely finish, thankyou for giving up your time! Good luck in future videos, I’ll be watching
Thanks for sharing! I like your techniques and details. One issue I suggest to improve your quality is to remove all router burn marks. Maple is notorious for getting burned when routing. Cut it, scrape it, sand it off. Whatever it takes. Once you apply finish you really can't go back. Especially with your cool logo on there. Thanks again.
Nicely done! And Utah represent! I'm also from Utah. I'm new to the craft, and am wanting to build a cutting board butcher block for my fiance, so thanks for the tutorial. Keep up the good work. You got a sub!
Wow that was a great video from beginning to end.. nice easy going bachground music.. I could watch your creations all day lol thanks for making the video
Looks great! I can't wait to save enough to get a planer. I know it is not required for this but it does make it easier. I liked the vid, keep them coming.
Great vid! I actually thought the surface pattern was quite interesting and aesthetically pleasing (for me) on the side you applied the glue! Nonetheless, I'll try this out!
beautiful thanks for the help I am wanting g to get Into wood working and I'm trying to do butcher block counter tops for my tiny home this will help me alot
For those out there thinking about doing this, just be warned that running an end grain board through a planer is rolling the dice. It can go horribly wrong, destroy the board, and harm your knives. So, milage may vary. Just be warned that it is something that is a real possibility. Use a router sled if you want to avoid the planer, or just use a hand plane.
Life is a roll of the dice.... take light cuts: 1/64 to 1/32. Use cawls on the ends and cut off later to prevent chip out on the ends. Make sure your blades are sharp. Check out mtmwood, broinwood, and other pros that make end grain boards for a living - they use planers.
Very nice board. Might i add that juice wells ruin the look for me and also reduce the usable area. I think clean surface helps to show the beauty of the wood and your work better. Keep it up!
Das Video ist gut. Als Tipp würde ich empfehlen die Drehzahl bei der Oberfräse etwas reduzieren, evtl. das Werkzeug nachschleifen lassen und den Abtrag verringern, dann entstehen auch keine "Brandspuren" im Holz!! Bei Hartholz ist die Drehzahl und der Abtrag entscheidend. (Ich habe auch diese Fehler gemacht, (hohe Drehzahl und zu viel Abtrag auf einmal)!!! .... nur ein Tipp!!!!
Am late to the party anyways nice work -one question - what steps or process did you use when setting the distance of the stop blocks for the handles to ensure they were centered - many thanks
When you use the boards on top to keep things flush during clamping, how do you keep excess glue from coming up from the seams to where that board won't stick to your project?
Thanks for making this video. What are the recommended widths that you cut the wood strips? I am about to make my first cutting board. I am assuming that the lighter wood is maple. Is the darker wood walnut?
Great video! Quick question, why did you glue those extra pieces of wood shown at 4:46 only to cut them off later. My guess is to help you plane end grain. Am I right? Is that a safe way to do that?
Why do you place two cherry boards together during the first glue-up? I can see it comes out great but can't visually see how the initial layout connects to the end pattern
I see you planed the end grain without any major issues. I'm planning on making some end grain cutting boards soon and was thinking about making a router sled to flatten boards since I heard planing end grain is a bad idea. Is there anything special I should do so I can use my planer on the end grain?
+Andrew Annulis I make sure to glue the sacrificial ends to it and I do no more than 1/8 turns to the handle (1/128") so it barely skims the surface. Make sure your knives are sharp, avoid dull worn out ones. Hope this helps! Good luck, let me know how it goes!
+Nicholas Spofford google Cutting Board Designer 2 It’s a fantastic free program that will tell you how much wood for the design you put in, takes maybe 5 minutes. I use it for almost every specialty board. Sorry I didn’t answer sooner, it’s been a hectic month!
Can someone please let me know what that awesome glue roller is? Can’t seem to find it in any searches. It’s some kind of striated silicone or something. Really want to get one!
Lol my OCD was screaming when I saw you glue the two light brown blocks together in the beginning and I had to force myself to watch the rest. When I saw the method to your madness on the second cut/glue I finally understood... You got me, you got me good. 😂😂 looks fabulous by the way
+Bailey B 😂
I was exactly the same!! But knew from seeing finished product at start it looked right so had to see why it ended up right lol
+1
That was bothering me too
Lmao, me too. I almost commented on it at the time but waited it out. :D
Tip for burn marks: Leave your router in the exact same config as when you burned the wood. Wet the burnt area and let it dry. As we all know, wetting the wood will cause it to expand a bit. When it dries it will be slightly proud of where it last was. Run the router over the area again. It should take off just the top layer or so, exposing the unspoiled wood beneath.
That sounds like a great idea. I will have to try that. Thanks +Brian Hackett
Brian Hackett I have been wondering how to do this! Maple and Cherry seem to burn easy. I will be trying this out. I already wipe my boards down in between sanding with a wet rag to raise the grain. Helps to keep it smooth after I apply the conditioner.
Or just use sharper router bits 😼
@@Althoffwoodshop Slower router speed, go slower, make shallow cuts, and do multiple passes.
@@Althoffwoodshop Also, a little sandpaper 120 grit on a dowel (thats what I do for random small router burns) can clean the burn marks up or minimize them pretty quick. Nice board there.
This piece belongs to a museum .
This is so addicting too watch, best part of any cutting board video is always the finish oil. Thanks for the upload!
I like the style of the handholds, more practical than the usual ones.
I have made many end grain cutting boards over the years for clients, family, and my own home. A hand electric belt sander will sand the surfaces properly in about 10x the speed on end grain. I only spend about 5 minutes total on a 2 sided board right off the planer to make it perfect with my makita belt sander.
Also, i used to use cauls to clamp all my boards as well, just like Marc Spagnuolo from the wood whisperer showed us all. I found out from Pop's Cabinet Shop that you dont need to do this. Just very slowly increase the pressure on the clamp. Andre from MTMWood does the same. No cauls, just clamp slowly. It is faster in the long run. I havent done a juice catch in a long time because its so hard to get them perfect with no burns without a CNC router. Great job.
One more thing, that exact RO sander you got is the one i use for sanding rounded edges on those boards. You just quickly roll it 90 degrees on the rounded edges with a high grit like 180 to 240. It sands the edges super quick and looks even better than by hand
+Michael McDonald lots of good info, thank you
Thank you! this is the first video i've watched i didnt get anxiety watching people reach across a table saw.
Sawdust is a carpenter’s glitter!
hi, great vid!
pitty about the router burns😬 tip: removing less material by doing more passes with a new or sharp router bit will eliminate this👍🏼
+darren green thanks!
I thought the same. I'd sand those out.
i think its the bit rather than the amount of material, didnt seem like much was being taking off
You just take a 1/32 or so of material off on a final pass and most all burned wood will be eliminated.
I was gonna ask why this was happening. I like the 1/32 final pass, same concept we used in my machining class.
An engaging video, albeit condensed, about a woodworker making a practical kitchen butcher block cutting board.
I like the fact that you made it with the grain out, and not end grain, looks and will be better than end grain. Done really well
What?
Wait….you realize he made an end grain cutting board? Your comment is unclear….at best
Beautiful boards, I think I'd take one of those over a Boos Block any day. As for the router burns, I think it adds character and makes each board unique; a real chef is also an artist and a skilled craftsman who should appreciate the fact that the board he/she has is truly their own. Very nice, indeed.
+Bumbl3 B33 I love that thought on the burn marks!
That is absolutely a lovely chopping board 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
great video Sir! you inspired me to make an end grain cutting board from maple and just finished it!
+baddocs2121 that's awesome!! You should post it to Instagram so I can see it!
You know you're getting old when you start enjoying woodworking videos.
I'm new to woodworking... and I am getting excited to buy a vacuum with a tornado. #oldlivesmatter
Otustanding! Exactly what I need to help me build my first one. Thank you.
I use same router guide and technique when I do my juice grooves. I get the router burn. There are ways around it but I like the character it brings to the board. Makes it look more handmade. Although most people don't like it
Thats a hell of a lot more work than i would have imagined. Instead of trying to make one I think I'll just buy one. Looks great btw.
Thanks! That's why I originally made the video, people kept wondering why I charged so much for them before that.
How much do you charge for them?
Nice board! Checker patterns, juice grooves, and end grain are all a challenge. I have found that a variable speed router helps with maple and cherry so you can slow down your router bit. Keep up the good work!
I couldn't see where you were going with the pattern arranged with the blocks. It looked really good. I really like the thing used for branding. I've never seen branding done like that before.
Man, that is one sexy end product. Nice work!
Thank you!!!!
Wow what an art this is,I have a new respect for wood carvers
Great craftmanship!
I thought it would be cool to make a butcher block until I saw this video. Holy cow that’s a lot of work, I think I’ll just buy one
WOW That was awesome!!!! I'm looking for a design and I think I found it!!!! We are investing in a CNC and I challenged all four of us (ME, Wife, Son and Daughter) to come up with something they want to fabricate. In addition to telling you how awesome you and your work is (LOL) Just want to say thanks for posting all the specifics for the build. AND WTF were the 465 Haters smoking when they gave you a thumbs down????
They dont like the music and cant find their mute button 😁
Beautifully done. Nothing looks nicer then smearing around the oil for the finish
That is a beautiful piece of work sir. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wonderful! I love wooden cutting boards and objects in general.
Just discovered your channel through this video, been trying to find a butcher block video I liked for a long time. Top video, great production value and lovely finish, thankyou for giving up your time! Good luck in future videos, I’ll be watching
Thank you!!!
Nice work, the cutting board looks great!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I like your techniques and details. One issue I suggest to improve your quality is to remove all router burn marks. Maple is notorious for getting burned when routing. Cut it, scrape it, sand it off. Whatever it takes. Once you apply finish you really can't go back. Especially with your cool logo on there. Thanks again.
+rob MCNEIL thanks Rob!
Nicely done! And Utah represent! I'm also from Utah.
I'm new to the craft, and am wanting to build a cutting board butcher block for my fiance, so thanks for the tutorial.
Keep up the good work. You got a sub!
+HOTIA Thank you!! sorry, I'm not from Utah, it's just an Under Armor shirt I got for $5 at one of the local distributors in KC.
Hmmm I finally followed Robert's advice and took woodprix. It's great for beginners, and has some advanced stuff too.
Wow that was a great video from beginning to end.. nice easy going bachground music.. I could watch your creations all day lol thanks for making the video
Thank you!
Really nice job. The music is making look forward to my vacation in Portugal.
Looks great! I can't wait to save enough to get a planer. I know it is not required for this but it does make it easier. I liked the vid, keep them coming.
Great vid! I actually thought the surface pattern was quite interesting and aesthetically pleasing (for me) on the side you applied the glue! Nonetheless, I'll try this out!
Beautiful work! I loved watching the process.
Nice project. Wonderful !!!
Dang.... Now I know why those things are pricier than you might expect. Great craftsmanship.
+Zachary Palmer thank you!
Excellent work!
Nice work! Cool transfer technique. Thx
Just beautiful
Awesome work and great video! Thanks so much!!
Very great work
beautiful thanks for the help I am wanting g to get Into wood working and I'm trying to do butcher block counter tops for my tiny home this will help me alot
Such a nice block! Please tell me that you didn't leave the burned spots on the inside corners...
I did for the comments to boost engagement... /s
Gran idea amigo gracias por compartir tu experiencia voy hacerme una igual saludos desde Colombia!!!
Looks great, but what is up with the burn marks? And why did you leave them?
very nice board! I hope in the meantime you have new milling cutters for the router, because the burned areas look ugly
Nice job
beautiful work sir. Thanks for posting
+Vocha Alloy thank you!!
High quality work! Nice job
For those out there thinking about doing this, just be warned that running an end grain board through a planer is rolling the dice. It can go horribly wrong, destroy the board, and harm your knives. So, milage may vary. Just be warned that it is something that is a real possibility. Use a router sled if you want to avoid the planer, or just use a hand plane.
Life is a roll of the dice.... take light cuts: 1/64 to 1/32. Use cawls on the ends and cut off later to prevent chip out on the ends. Make sure your blades are sharp. Check out mtmwood, broinwood, and other pros that make end grain boards for a living - they use planers.
Very nice board. Might i add that juice wells ruin the look for me and also reduce the usable area. I think clean surface helps to show the beauty of the wood and your work better. Keep it up!
At 7:20 you out the block on some orange pads for sanding. What are these? Great video.
Thanks, they are Bench Cookies that I picked up at Home Depot.
Great work. Nice.
Nice work man... Great video edit too
+Fish Rod thank you!!
Beautifull! Congrats!
Das Video ist gut. Als Tipp würde ich empfehlen die Drehzahl bei der Oberfräse etwas reduzieren, evtl. das Werkzeug nachschleifen lassen und den Abtrag verringern, dann entstehen auch keine "Brandspuren" im Holz!! Bei Hartholz ist die Drehzahl und der Abtrag entscheidend. (Ich habe auch diese Fehler gemacht, (hohe Drehzahl und zu viel Abtrag auf einmal)!!! .... nur ein Tipp!!!!
Beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful work!
great job, Im a carpenter also, plunge routing always makes me nervous, LOL
Why did you leave the burn marks from the router in the handle and the juice groove?
Am late to the party anyways nice work -one question - what steps or process did you use when setting the distance of the stop blocks for the handles to ensure they were centered - many thanks
Lots of measuring
Esplêndido, magnífico, configurações de cores excepcional!
Sweet. Isn’t it sketchy to run end grain through a planer??
Yes, proceed with patience and caution
That’s a lot of work
Love that shirt, GO UTES!
Enjoyed the video. Any idea how durable the label print is?
Thank you! I haven’t heard of any instances of it washing away or anything.
awesome work
Thanks!
@@Althoffwoodshop can you please let me know what the dimensions were at 2:40 and for your final product? thank you!!
Final dims were 12 x 16. The size at that initial glue up (iirc) are around 12 x 24.
Now I understand why these cutting boards are so expensive!
When you use the boards on top to keep things flush during clamping, how do you keep excess glue from coming up from the seams to where that board won't stick to your project?
Great question. Packing tape on the face of the boards prevent glue from sticking.
Thanks for making this video. What are the recommended widths that you cut the wood strips?
I am about to make my first cutting board. I am assuming that the lighter wood is maple. Is the darker wood walnut?
The strips were about 1.5” wide on that board. The lighter wood is maple, the darker one is cherry.
Nice tabel saw jig. Very smart. U like dewalt planer?
The planer is good bang for the buck for sure.
Beautiful work. But, I usually avoid working with cherry because it always seems to burn.
Dan Stephens those burn marks looked kinda cool in the router plunges... then again I do like the burnt wood effect
Excellent!!!!
Seriously good!!!!! Nice one
+Joel Drury thank you!!
good job bro ...................
Gracias por mostrar.... genial.
un saludo desde España
Por favor. Como você confecciona suas etiquetas?
Achei perfeito seu trabalho. Parabéns.
Great video! Quick question, why did you glue those extra pieces of wood shown at 4:46 only to cut them off later. My guess is to help you plane end grain. Am I right? Is that a safe way to do that?
Thank you! Yes, it helps prevent the blowout of the grain when planing. I just use cheap 2x4s I have laying around for it.
Gorgeous ❤️
Thank you! Cheers!
Why wouldn’t you sand out the burn marks?
Awesome job!!!
+aldrins Duarte thank you!
that was very nice to see this vid. could you please tell me why did the router bit burnt the wood? i am so new to wood work. thanks
Great job on the cutting board. Any chance of sharing the identity of the music?
Thanks. It's been a while. It was a royalty free one either from Audio Jungle or AudioBlocks
@@Althoffwoodshop great. Thank you..
Great job thanks for making the video.
Hello! Beautiful. What are the kinds of clamps that you used here? I'm new to woodworking and want to get strong clamps for this work.
Jorgensen Cabinet Masters I believe is the brand / type. Very strong clamps.
Why do you place two cherry boards together during the first glue-up? I can see it comes out great but can't visually see how the initial layout connects to the end pattern
Amazing job! 👏🏻
Thank you!
I see you planed the end grain without any major issues. I'm planning on making some end grain cutting boards soon and was thinking about making a router sled to flatten boards since I heard planing end grain is a bad idea. Is there anything special I should do so I can use my planer on the end grain?
+Andrew Annulis I make sure to glue the sacrificial ends to it and I do no more than 1/8 turns to the handle (1/128") so it barely skims the surface. Make sure your knives are sharp, avoid dull worn out ones. Hope this helps! Good luck, let me know how it goes!
capooooo de capoooooss!! abrazos desde Neuquen patagonia Argentina!!! tambien hago tablas para asado!! no tan lindas como las tuyas...
Nice looking board!!!
I would like to make a board like this using Zebrawood and bubinga. How many board feet should I order of each?
+Nicholas Spofford there is a very handy tool called CBDesigner (Cutting Board Designer) that is free, just do a quick google search.
+Nicholas Spofford google Cutting Board Designer 2
It’s a fantastic free program that will tell you how much wood for the design you put in, takes maybe 5 minutes. I use it for almost every specialty board. Sorry I didn’t answer sooner, it’s been a hectic month!
Ok thank you.
Can someone please let me know what that awesome glue roller is? Can’t seem to find it in any searches. It’s some kind of striated silicone or something. Really want to get one!
Its at Woodcraft. Its awesome.
Watching this and singing "Are we ever gonna survive unless we get a little crazy?"
Same!😂
Awesome clip. What is the name of the glue roller used in this vid?
Thank you. I think there's a link to Woodcrafts website for it in the description. It's a silicone glue roller
very nice!!
Great vid. What's the best brand/product to use to seal the wood after you're done? How often to you need to treat it after using?