This makes me really miss my dad... He passed away 2021 Christmas eve... I haven't stepped foot in his workshop since he died but I really think it's time to carry his word working stuff forward. This channel is really Inspiring.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
Wow. I lost my mother on Christmas eve of 2021 as well.. being that I was her full time care taker for the final 2.5 year's there is a ton of thing's I still cannot do without her. Bless you and keep those good memories alive!
@@maaingan it's not like a business shop... It's a home workshop. I wouldn't trust someone with all his things since they are now my things. My brother wants nothing to do with everything
America needs more people like you. I admire your capacity for sustained, directed work. Keep it up!! I want to be like you when I grow up, I am 82 and still hopeful.
I agree and if this guy started his business let's say just for example in Australia, he'd really thrive because that's a nation brought up on trade and creativity. He'd really thrive over there. We need tradies in the US!!
Yeah, America doesn't need more companies that charge 10X what somethings worth. It needs companies that pay wages that aren't 25 f'_ years behind the times. I swear, these people think everyone makes 200K a year. Don't buy from them.
I am former Navy aviation aircraft mech. And we had some strict tool control protocols that really instilled organizational skills in to me for my tools, I have to say your tool organizational skills are on the Next Level. That small space and what you accomplished would only be possible with you tool originationl skills. I'm pressed and those boards are top quality, when I retired from the Navy I started a business building plantation shutters and blinds. The satisfaction of getting your hands dirty and producing your own product is in matched. Great Job keep leading the way! Your children are watching. I learned this first hand my daughter is very successful due to the ability to see the whole picture in the work world.
I am 63 yr old and when I was a kid used to LOVE watching my dad in his work shop. You bring back so many good memories and I find your videos fantastic. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I agree Denise. Kris' video instantly transported me back to my childhood. My dad showed me how to use these some of the tools at an early age (around 1974). I inherited his tools and still use them today (Craftsman band saw, planer, radial arm saw).
My dad taught me to use power tools when I was a young girl because I was always looking over his shoulder in excited fascination while he worked. These skills gave me a creative outlet for making sculpture & mixed media constructions. I'm so grateful to him!
"Don't be eyeballing my scraps!? LOL! Beautiful work Kris! 4 observations you might try that will make the long hours more comfortable. 1. If you raise your work table up by 3-6 inches, it will save a LOT of strain on your back. 2. If you haven't already, invest in a full face mask with a belt filter. It will be MUCH more comfortable when worn for hours at a time. 3. It appears your standing in a couple spots in your shop, repeatedly, for long stretches. If you put down some bar keepers (or similar) rubber floor mats, they also lower the strain on your feet, legs, & back. And 4. Battery routers are great in the field where there's no electricity, but the cost of batteries is high. Old school corded tools are still king for cost effectiveness, durability, & power if you have plug in power available. I hope some, or all, of these tips help you as you ramp up your business! May God bless you, your family & your work!
Your humbleness, strong work ethic, and focus on the task is noteworthy and remarkable. You set so many positive examples and I want to say thank you for teaching us techniques to create awesome things in cozy sized workshops.
As a fellow woodworker I must add that you are a true master at the craft with unbelievable attention to detail, what a pleasure to witness you perform. God bless you and your beautiful family.
It’s so inspirational to see the love you put in to every detail of these works of art that others can enjoy daily for generations to come. Thank you to you and your family for sharing this journey.
Before my step brother passed away a couple of years ago, he was sort of doing the same thing. He did kitchen counter tops and cabinets, but was trying to start a custom wood work business. Watching this video made me think of all the times we would talk and he would be so excited because of a UA-cam channel he had just watched where someone showed how to make something or do something. No idea if you read your channel comments Mr. Devos, but I wanted to just thank you for this video and all the memories it brought back. Your work is beautiful and I really hope it turns out to be hugely successful for you and your lovely family.
Amazed at the amount of detail you put in for each board and the fact that you’re able to do all of this in that small amount of space is awesome. You’re super organized too and just watching the video is so mesmerizing!!!!
I work with stone and tiles, if someone ever told me "you will watch an hour long video of some random dude to make cutting boards in his garage" i would laugh. Dude you are awesome and the boards are beautiful! Got me all excited to do some woodwork!
Holy cow! A true renaissance man! Mechanic, welder, diver, miner, woodworker, videographer/editor. And you don't slack on any of them it seems. Good work! Amazing! Thank you!
Cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I think I must have been a woodworker in another life because I could smell all the scents coming from the wood as you worked thru each step. You truly turn out works of art. Thank you. (Your little one will be a woodworker like you!)
I really appreciate that you showed the WHOLE process, Kris. It adds a large layer of context when one looks at and holds a hand-made piece of art in their hands. My appreciation comes from being a former woodworker whose physical limitations have sidelined my ability to do that any more. Watching you make these boards was a little like working in my own shop again. I used a lot of these same tools and techniques when I built a 3' x 5' maple tabletop that I attached to a wall over a radiator and under a double window in a friend's kitchen. Imagine the expansion and contraction factors I had to build for, including the huge climate variations in Minnesota. Cold and dry, and hot and humid. Twenty years later, it's still in perfect shape. Amazing! I kept waiting to see how you were going to make two boards out of one thick piece. I was nervous just watching! It means a lot to stand by your side, as it were, in this small way to be part of trouble shooting and production. Brings back so many fond memories of even the boring, repetitive tasks in getting to the satisfying final product. Thank you for the opportunity to be a virtual woodworker.
Kris, I went through 1hr 08mins of your video.... You told us 3 or 4 times that you appreciate us.... Well... Right back at you! It's clear that your heart is in your family, in your work and it's clear, following you, that you are improving a lot. Now that this batch is done, you're gona have to step back and see how to improve productivity with less effort.... Witch means, to find your own tricks and technics to continu growing without missing a beat with the family. And who knows, you may have to consider branching out and getting a bigger shop and someone to work with you. Remember, you are not only an inspiration to us but you will be one for your daughter and future kids? 😉 Keep up your great work!
@@KrisDeVo Start by seeing if you have a market with non symmetrical boards, measure how large you can clamp your glueups, and rip multiple boards blanks from the one glue up. You can even keep the symmetry if you plan your rips.
Very well spoken Dominique. Kris keep at it. I hope your business explodes enough to keep you and your family comfortable. Give us a video again when you get a chance.
Cant help but reply. I left a similar comment except I just got here, Today is my first time here. He needs a shop where each tool has its own station. More clamps and a drying area for the wood. I would love to see videos documenting the paperwork side of it. Showing people exactly how They too can start their own business. Yes he will need an employee or an apprentice Nice comment Dominique!
I am overwhelmed trying to think of the journey from 13 y.o at the State Fair to this. It's not just the craftsmanship, but understanding the tools, selecting tools, setting up the shop, the processes...and having a lovely family. Great work.
The amount of organization required to do that kind of production in such a small space..... you're on a new level. ☺️ Blessings on your business and your family Sir!
Kris, two points... 1). The "size" of the shop has no bearing on the "quality" of the work. It's all "heart". 2). My Dad had a small home business and on the wall was a simple sign, "Anything worth doing, is worth doing right." You've nailed it!
what impressed me was the size of his work area and how organize it is . In my shop I had saw dust in a pile so long on the edge if the barn door that plants started growing from it , i kid you not, This man had a lot of tools , he knew how to use thew and was a real stickler about quality. I can see his products ,whatever they may be , selling for a large price , has they would deserve to be, because or the personal quality and perfection this man demand before shipping anything. The consumer is paying a high end price but getting a high end product , hand mabe , and constantly checked for quality.
Watching you put all those pieces together is very similar to making a scrap quilt. You cut large pieces to make smaller pieces, and then put the smaller pieces together to make bigger pieces. When you are done you still have scraps so you take those scraps and put them together with more scraps to make yet another quilt/board. It seems you can never get rid of the scraps because every time you trim you make more! As one who quilts I appreciate all the work you go to just to make one board, never mind 60+! Your boards are works of art.
Gosh, not only you are creative with wood but you know so much about all those machines you work with , big and small . I would never believe how much work goes into making one of those beautiful cutting boards and how much skill you need . You show attention to detail for each one of those boards. Such creativity, patients and craft. Artistry .
Man Kris the off cuts would make the most beautiful solid electric guitar bodies & necks. You are truly a gifted master craftsman bless you your wife & dear little girl brother.
They say true art evokes emotional response in its viewers. Having that art under my sandwich in the morning ?? I'm a woodworker and I want one!! Also, your videos keep getting better
Seems like you had a great dad you guys spent time together and he taught you something that you were able to use in your adult life as a hobby and something to make financial prosperity and you learn an amazing trade woodworking which has been around for centuries which 60% of men lack these days! Keep up the amazing work my friend!
For one man working in his garage, you produce the most exquisite boards I’ve ever seen. Other manufacturers should be concerned. You mentioned that the chaotic boards from scraps were not cost effective so they are for family only. They are friggin gorgeous! And I’d love to own one of them. Seriously man, awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Btw, what a lovely family.
@@kathrynsamalin1264 As a woodworker myself, I'll add that sadly it would have to be *very* expensive to make those on order. Unless you had scraps from another project, making pieces that size on purpose wastes a ton of wood and the glue ups take *forever*. That's a $1,000 cutting board if he was to price on his materials and time invested. :/
The attention to detail and the meticulous process to make your boards is very impressive. I hope your business is going from strength to strength because you deserve it for the work and passion you put in to each and every board. Beautiful and supportive family! Good luck for the future 👏
I'm amazed at how incredibly beautiful your boards are. You don't cut any corners, tons of work, but by far the best cutting boards I've ever seen. So very talented and hard working. I sure hope your making bank on all that hard work. You deserve it. Thanks for sharing
I never thought I'd be watching a one hour video of woodworking but here I am. I'm glad that the UA-cam algorithm has reached me in Portugal. Amazing craftsmanship.
Many of us watch woodworking videos to disconnect or relax. I have memories of my grandfather's workshop in his basement. He made wood board games, at least that is all I remember. I'd sit on the steps and then when safe I'd use a yardstick to draw pictures in the sawdust. At the end of the day, I held the dustpan. We didn't have much safety gear back then. Take your time and do not feel pressured by the orders. Your website explains there is a wait. Don't feel the pressure, don't overextend yourself. Great journey. I am watching because I want to restore a board I found in an antique shop. Great video. Happy New Year 2023!
I just found your channel. I’m a woodworker. I’ve made cutting boards from my scraps and I used to give them away my friends. I don’t think they realize how much work goes into what it takes to make a good cutting board. You’re doing an awesome job beautiful work! I hope you can scale it up and keep the quality and the hand craftsmanship your stuffs beautiful.
Dude doing what you do and are capable of getting done in that small of a space shows your patience and knowledge and most of all your love of making something . good job.
I'm late to the table lol, as this video is a year old. My dad was a tool and dye maker in his younger years. He had a Logan Lathe in our home. The concrete slab under it was several feet thick to support it. He also enjoyed woodworking. When he was working on the Logan, he always told me to stay back bc of the metal fragments. My father set me up with a wood working lathe. I absolutely loved making bowls and other products. When I was married, I picked up a scroll saw. In high school, I took wood shop, which the shop teacher and male classmates didn't really appreciate at first since I was a female. I still have my 1st cutting board 😁. It survived our 6 children, and now 7 grandchildren. I'm no longer able to move about to do woodworking anymore. My spouse passed away 6 years ago. Watching you, I can almost smell the wood. Thank you for a great past memory of how wonderful life is "In the Small Stuff" so many take for granted. John 3:3-16
This video popped up on my feed. I’m completely in awe of your creativity, craftsmanship and work ethic! Thanks for the inspiration to get back to work and up my game!
Actually seeing and hearing about some of the issues that you have to deal with making these cutting boards is quite educational. BTW, congratulations to you and your family on the establishment of your business.
every now and then youtube get it right on their channel recommendation......you my friend are a winner, a keeper and now i have a binge watch to plan...👍👍👍👍👍😎.
Just a quick note to say how much I loved watching your video. I am totally blown away at how organized you are in your confined quarters. You have it all down to a science. Your work is impeccable. I could never do what you are doing because I get bored after about a dozen of making anything. You have a beautiful family and it's a treat to see happy people doing what makes them happy. Thanks for all your efforts in making these videos.
There is a certain magic, that every UA-cam producer dreams of, that some people possess that allows then to share their passions in a way that people love to watch. Congratulations for having the magic touch. From one wood worker to another, massive respect on hard work that is necessary in creating your art.
Great work Kris, I so love these boards and the fact you say if I don’t like it, my customers aren’t going to like it either!! Live your best life and do the things you love. Cheers from Melbourne Australia.
Kris your a stand up gent that loves his family had a passion and stayed with it - but very humble about everything - we need your humility in the world you do your best to do good work - all the best to you and your family thanks
After seeing all the hard work that went into making these beautiful cutting boards , I’d almost be scared to use them! Really happy to see that UA-cam has made a difference in your life. Hard work always pays off, keep it up!
Your products are amazing! Such attention to detail. Love your excitement to teach your daughter. I have 4 brothers and I was the one in the workshop with my dad! Learned so much. When he passed I made sure I kept a lot of his tools, band saws, lathe, etc. for my son who used to spend lots of time with him in the workshop also.
That scrap wood board is amazing, I know how much work that takes, and you did more than I do when I make boards, nice, nice, nice. I hope people pay what they are worth, sounds like they are. I found it hard to invest the time in my shop because people just didn't respect how much effort and materials go into even simple woodworking projects. Well Done.
You're an inspiration. Love your dedication to craftsmanship -- and comments. Great to see what you're doing and how wonderful the cutting boards turn out. I also really enjoy seeing your family and the northern lights. Keep on being yourself!
Now I am truly homesick. My hubby was born in AK and I moved there in 1976, on my own. We lived in Anchorage, and Palmer for a few years in the early 80s. Your video popped up randomly, and since I have always wanted to learn woodworking, I began watching. When I saw the aurora I had to look up your location. I am rambling...sorry. Your cutting boards are gorgeous and your artistry is over the top. Your life story touched my heart. We had to leave AK nearly 11 years ago due to my health and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. God bless you and your beautiful family. I hope that turning your hobby into a business never lessens your love of woodworking. BTW in our town in AZ we use snow shovels (IF you can find one) for clearing storefront entrances when the grasshoppers come in swarms and leave a carpet of dead bugs. I love it here, even when temps top 120°, but AK will always be home for us. ❤
I love your skill level. Your next assignment, “should you wish to accept it” as the old TV show used to say, make them using a herringbone pattern. A retired woodshop teacher. PS. They could also be used as a table/floor plant stand by adding wooden draw pulls as feet.
You work so very hard to make sure your customers get top quality work and it's so satisfying watching how you put your wood crafts together. Beautiful cutting boards. Beautiful family. 😊
Well that was absolutely delightful to watch!! I sat still with my arms and legs folded like i was in class and watched every minute of this video.. Beautiful cutting boards and so much craftsmanship that went into each and every piece including the scraps which i must say came out amazing I was not expecting that finished result. I have never done wood work but I am looking into making something cute with the mass supply of gorgeous driftwood we have here on our local beach..
Epic journey. Narrated and Edited so nicely. Really enjoyed the struggle and satisfaction of the end result. Learnt plenty along the way. A1 entertainment. Thanks.
Kris, congratulations to you and your family! A profitable alternative to your time consuming scrap boards could be sawdust fire logs. I remember them as a child. They are great and serve a purpose. "Waste not, want not".
As a manufacturing specialist in efficiency, I am very impressed by your efficiency, precision and dedication. You are an artist who applies your skill to every facet of your life. From the deep love you have for your lovely family to the appreciation for the northern lights. Superb!!!
WOW!!! Woodworking; Welding; Gold Mining; Dad...! Business Owner!!Tons of production work - and to keep the patterns straight - I'd need a spread sheet! The "chaotic boards" are gorgeous! All the Best to You and Loved Ones Through 2022!!
This reminds me of my grandfather. He was a Norwegian heritage, first generation, and was a well known ironworker supervisor in NYC. We’ve got great photos of him way above surrounding buildings, sitting on an iron rafter, eating lunch with his colleagues. He was also a woodworker, building marvelous items in a terrific workshop he built next to their house in Maine. I hope you are charging a lot for these gorgeous items. They’re worth it.
I saw your Part 1 and man I’m so happy for you! Living where you do it’s sometimes hard to find ways to make money. I’m glad it’s blown up for you! Don’t get burned out though. You’ve got the influx of orders to keep a steady business going. Mark a steady pace now with your standard great quality and it will serve you well! 👊🏼💪🏼👍🏼🙌🏼
Congratulations to you and your family. "Waste not, want not". An idea you might consider for your time consuming scrap wood. Make sawdust fire logs. It might be a profitable alternative to your valuable time.
Know how it is. Made my mom a cutting board in wood shop in the seventh grade out of walnut, and oak. when my sisters saw it They all wanted one. Fifty years later and two of my sisters still have theirs's.
Not much in life that impresses me much these days, but I have to admit that watching your dedication and commitment to your craft and your passion for what you do is really inspiring and admirable! Something that certainly shows in the quality and beauty of your final product. Thanks for the video and I wish you all the very best for your future business ventures and your lovely family! You deserve it!
Your boards look amazing! Your daughter is really cute, I love seeing the whole family involved! Best wishes for the future as your business grows! Hang in there and keep making saw dust!
It’s always a tough decision whether to expand or hang on to see whether the volumes continue. Wish you and your young family much success either way!👍🏻👏🏻
Great video, love the insights, family sprinkles, etc. Awesome to see a family that is obviously genuine doing well and prospering from what your passion is. Keep up the hard work and enjoy life's moments with the little one. You can't get them back.
Man brother that is awesome!!!! Beautiful cutting boards man. I just moved up into the mountains with my children and I’m starting to get together wood tools so I can start my hobby with wood working as well. But I’m nowhere near to having all the tools like you lol🤣. But as a single dad I have a enough to keep me busy in my garage and practice. Anyways brother you do amazing work man and I pray that God blesses your business even more 🙏🏼. God bless man!!!!
I was making those in the early 2000's. I would sell them at craft fairs, made them for family and friends etc. But I always struggled with pricing, I always thought I was charging too much but people don't know what goes into making each one, so I'd lower my price and then thought I was short changing myself...but anyway, nice boards brother!
I think that is a primary reason that his business being built around the youtube channel is working so well. The customers have an opportunity to see and appreciate the material quality, extensive tool/machinery, and deep skill, and time that it takes for each board. Given the auction prices realized on eBay it is pretty clear that customers actually end up feeling that he has unpriced his work.
I know this video is a year old (and maybe things have changed), but I gotta say I love your shop setup in this. Small space, every single inch is used efficiently. That's not as impressive as the craftsmanship, but it's still impressive.
I wish my Dad would have had a hobby I could take up after his passing. You work hard and you deserve the best. The smiles on peoples faces and the use of such beautiful boards that will nourish familys and the love surrounding you bc of it
Kris ! Love your energy :) It's appreciated from the Netherlands. Love your work! The way to success is ONE step at a time. TIP: All you need to do is just keep going with the flow.
I would love to make one for you Vito! I had to stop doing custom orders months ago, but.... What an awesome passion you have for making pizza, which of course is one of my all time favorites. Please get a hold of me at, contactkrisdevo@gmail.com
@@KrisDeVo Amazing First I found you today, then Devo's channel from this comment...wow. What a blessed day. I just watched a couple of his videos. In his introduction video he has a bland but functional cutting board. Cant wait to see yours. He will certainly gets lots of use of it. Perhaps he can give one away to his subscribers in order to advertise your channel after all, I found him by coming here. Works both ways. But look at this video. ua-cam.com/video/WrlFWA4rqXA/v-deo.html He has a what do you call them? Ah, Lazy Susan. Its wood, must be mounted to the metal plate with the bearings. Perhaps once you make those thousand orders for cutting boards.. you can branch out. Perhaps a set? Forgive for droning on... Anyway, Wonderful family, great video. Your shop is very tiny and it will be fun to see what you actually expand into since you are going to explode and will need an employee. Space will be required. Don't forget you could do a Kickstarter project and presell a thousand or ten thou of those bad boys.. or bad gals.. if money is an issue. 67K subs as of today. Add me to the pile. You'll be at 250 in no time at all. This is what America is about and man you are just killin' it! Thanks for hanging Old Glory In the shop.
@@KrisDeVo Took a look at your shop. So funny, you have coasters, but are batter than most tables. You need a coaster under the coaster, to save the coaster.
This makes me really miss my dad... He passed away 2021 Christmas eve... I haven't stepped foot in his workshop since he died but I really think it's time to carry his word working stuff forward. This channel is really Inspiring.
Sorry to hear that.
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
Wow. I lost my mother on Christmas eve of 2021 as well.. being that I was her full time care taker for the final 2.5 year's there is a ton of thing's I still cannot do without her. Bless you and keep those good memories alive!
Many would give their left foot for a workshop son you should use it or rent it out at least
@@maaingan it's not like a business shop... It's a home workshop.
I wouldn't trust someone with all his things since they are now my things. My brother wants nothing to do with everything
America needs more people like you. I admire your capacity for sustained, directed work. Keep it up!! I want to be like you when I grow up, I am 82 and still hopeful.
I agree and if this guy started his business let's say just for example in Australia, he'd really thrive because that's a nation brought up on trade and creativity. He'd really thrive over there. We need tradies in the US!!
Me too, and I’m 62.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
Yeah, America doesn't need more companies that charge 10X what somethings worth. It needs companies that pay wages that aren't 25 f'_ years behind the times. I swear, these people think everyone makes 200K a year. Don't buy from them.
@williampowhida572
I'm 60 on New Years Eve, and never got passed 17 in my head! I love this man's dedication and love for his art and product.
I am former Navy aviation aircraft mech. And we had some strict tool control protocols that really instilled organizational skills in to me for my tools, I have to say your tool organizational skills are on the Next Level. That small space and what you accomplished would only be possible with you tool originationl skills. I'm pressed and those boards are top quality, when I retired from the Navy I started a business building plantation shutters and blinds. The satisfaction of getting your hands dirty and producing your own product is in matched. Great Job keep leading the way! Your children are watching. I learned this first hand my daughter is very successful due to the ability to see the whole picture in the work world.
I am 63 yr old and when I was a kid used to LOVE watching my dad in his work shop. You bring back so many good memories and I find your videos fantastic. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thank you!
So agree with you Denise, but for me it was my Granddad. Also inspiring to those of use just starting out
I agree Denise. Kris' video instantly transported me back to my childhood. My dad showed me how to use these some of the tools at an early age (around 1974). I inherited his tools and still use them today (Craftsman band saw, planer, radial arm saw).
Thank you for you sharing your feelings... You make me smile, cause I'm trying to be like your dad...
My dad taught me to use power tools when I was a young girl because I was always looking over his shoulder in excited fascination while he worked.
These skills gave me a creative outlet for making sculpture & mixed media constructions.
I'm so grateful to him!
"Don't be eyeballing my scraps!? LOL!
Beautiful work Kris! 4 observations you might try that will make the long hours more comfortable.
1. If you raise your work table up by 3-6 inches, it will save a LOT of strain on your back.
2. If you haven't already, invest in a full face mask with a belt filter. It will be MUCH more comfortable when worn for hours at a time.
3. It appears your standing in a couple spots in your shop, repeatedly, for long stretches. If you put down some bar keepers (or similar) rubber floor mats, they also lower the strain on your feet, legs, & back.
And 4. Battery routers are great in the field where there's no electricity, but the cost of batteries is high. Old school corded tools are still king for cost effectiveness, durability, & power if you have plug in power available.
I hope some, or all, of these tips help you as you ramp up your business!
May God bless you, your family & your work!
Maybe a full face mask prevents the use of a head-mounted go-pro?
At first i was thinking these boards were expensive to purchase but the amount of time & effort you put into making these, WoW great job
Your humbleness, strong work ethic, and focus on the task is noteworthy and remarkable. You set so many positive examples and I want to say thank you for teaching us techniques to create awesome things in cozy sized workshops.
Kudos to you making a business like this in a 1-car garage. This is the hard work and determination that built America.
As a fellow woodworker I must add that you are a true master at the craft with unbelievable attention to detail, what a pleasure to witness you perform. God bless you and your beautiful family.
I really appreciate that Fred, thank you!
It’s so inspirational to see the love you put in to every detail of these works of art that others can enjoy daily for generations to come. Thank you to you and your family for sharing this journey.
Before my step brother passed away a couple of years ago, he was sort of doing the same thing. He did kitchen counter tops and cabinets, but was trying to start a custom wood work business.
Watching this video made me think of all the times we would talk and he would be so excited because of a UA-cam channel he had just watched where someone showed how to make something or do something.
No idea if you read your channel comments Mr. Devos, but I wanted to just thank you for this video and all the memories it brought back. Your work is beautiful and I really hope it turns out to be hugely successful for you and your lovely family.
Amazed at the amount of detail you put in for each board and the fact that you’re able to do all of this in that small amount of space is awesome. You’re super organized too and just watching the video is so mesmerizing!!!!
Thanks so much Michelle!
@@KrisDeVo yeah she's right... be proud of that, you got good skills
I work with stone and tiles, if someone ever told me "you will watch an hour long video of some random dude to make cutting boards in his garage" i would laugh. Dude you are awesome and the boards are beautiful! Got me all excited to do some woodwork!
With one man production and still have time for video editing for youtube fans. You are the man!
I appreciate that!
Holy cow! A true renaissance man! Mechanic, welder, diver, miner, woodworker, videographer/editor. And you don't slack on any of them it seems. Good work! Amazing! Thank you!
Cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I think I must have been a woodworker in another life because I could smell all the scents coming from the wood as you worked thru each step. You truly turn out works of art. Thank you. (Your little one will be a woodworker like you!)
Glad you enjoyed it Rita, thank you.
I really appreciate that you showed the WHOLE process, Kris. It adds a large layer of context when one looks at and holds a hand-made piece of art in their hands. My appreciation comes from being a former woodworker whose physical limitations have sidelined my ability to do that any more. Watching you make these boards was a little like working in my own shop again.
I used a lot of these same tools and techniques when I built a 3' x 5' maple tabletop that I attached to a wall over a radiator and under a double window in a friend's kitchen. Imagine the expansion and contraction factors I had to build for, including the huge climate variations in Minnesota. Cold and dry, and hot and humid. Twenty years later, it's still in perfect shape. Amazing!
I kept waiting to see how you were going to make two boards out of one thick piece. I was nervous just watching! It means a lot to stand by your side, as it were, in this small way to be part of trouble shooting and production. Brings back so many fond memories of even the boring, repetitive tasks in getting to the satisfying final product. Thank you for the opportunity to be a virtual woodworker.
Kris, I went through 1hr 08mins of your video.... You told us 3 or 4 times that you appreciate us.... Well... Right back at you! It's clear that your heart is in your family, in your work and it's clear, following you, that you are improving a lot. Now that this batch is done, you're gona have to step back and see how to improve productivity with less effort.... Witch means, to find your own tricks and technics to continu growing without missing a beat with the family. And who knows, you may have to consider branching out and getting a bigger shop and someone to work with you. Remember, you are not only an inspiration to us but you will be one for your daughter and future kids? 😉 Keep up your great work!
I really appreciate the kind words Dominique. Thank you so much!
@@KrisDeVo Start by seeing if you have a market with non symmetrical boards, measure how large you can clamp your glueups, and rip multiple boards blanks from the one glue up. You can even keep the symmetry if you plan your rips.
Dominique, thank you so much for also telling us what the witch means.
Very well spoken Dominique. Kris keep at it. I hope your business explodes enough to keep you and your family comfortable. Give us a video again when you get a chance.
Cant help but reply. I left a similar comment except I just got here, Today is my first time here. He needs a shop where each tool has its own station. More clamps and a drying area for the wood. I would love to see videos documenting the paperwork side of it. Showing people exactly how They too can start their own business. Yes he will need an employee or an apprentice
Nice comment Dominique!
Oh Wow! Seeing the Northern Lights in person is on my Bucket List. They are so beautiful. I hope you don't get tired of seeing them.
I am overwhelmed trying to think of the journey from 13 y.o at the State Fair to this. It's not just the craftsmanship, but understanding the tools, selecting tools, setting up the shop, the processes...and having a lovely family. Great work.
Thank you Mike
The amount of organization required to do that kind of production in such a small space..... you're on a new level. ☺️ Blessings on your business and your family Sir!
I'm interested
Kris, two points...
1). The "size" of the shop has no bearing on the "quality" of the work. It's all "heart".
2). My Dad had a small home business and on the wall was a simple sign, "Anything worth doing, is worth doing right." You've nailed it!
100%. I live by that saying! I've always said it as "If its worth doing...". Thank you Thomas!
what impressed me was the size of his work area and how organize it is . In my shop I had saw dust in a pile so long on the edge if the barn door that plants started growing from it , i kid you not, This man had a lot of tools , he knew how to use thew and was a real stickler about quality. I can see his products ,whatever they may be , selling for a large price , has they would deserve to be, because or the personal quality and perfection this man demand before shipping anything. The consumer is paying a high end price but getting a high end product , hand mabe , and constantly checked for quality.
@@brianlewis9405 And you can watch your board being made.
Watching you put all those pieces together is very similar to making a scrap quilt. You cut large pieces to make smaller pieces, and then put the smaller pieces together to make bigger pieces. When you are done you still have scraps so you take those scraps and put them together with more scraps to make yet another quilt/board. It seems you can never get rid of the scraps because every time you trim you make more! As one who quilts I appreciate all the work you go to just to make one board, never mind 60+! Your boards are works of art.
When you expand with more employees...don’t lose this personal touch and the hand made attention to detail and quality. Wow...great work.
100%, will do thank you Stephen!
Gosh, not only you are creative with wood but you know so much about all those machines you work with , big and small . I would never believe how much work goes into making one of those beautiful cutting boards and how much skill you need . You show attention to detail for each one of those boards. Such creativity, patients and craft. Artistry .
Man Kris the off cuts would make the most beautiful solid electric guitar bodies & necks. You are truly a gifted master craftsman bless you your wife & dear little girl brother.
12 likes on this comment in one day. Guess I really should think about doing that sometime. Thank you!
@@KrisDeVo I agree. It would be an amazing guitar body!
43 in a week! Do it!!
Ohhh yes. Rocking idea!!
They say true art evokes emotional response in its viewers. Having that art under my sandwich in the morning ?? I'm a woodworker and I want one!! Also, your videos keep getting better
Seems like you had a great dad you guys spent time together and he taught you something that you were able to use in your adult life as a hobby and something to make financial prosperity and you learn an amazing trade woodworking which has been around for centuries which 60% of men lack these days! Keep up the amazing work my friend!
Couldn’t stop watching you make these!!! Wow! I made one in shop 1980! It’s so much work!!!! You are awesome!
Great job! Particularly admirable how well organized you are in a relatively small area of the workshop. Wish all the best to the family!
For one man working in his garage, you produce the most exquisite boards I’ve ever seen.
Other manufacturers should be concerned.
You mentioned that the chaotic boards from scraps were not cost effective so they are for family only.
They are friggin gorgeous! And I’d love to own one of them.
Seriously man, awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Btw, what a lovely family.
I gotta add, if they’re not cost-effective, raise your prices. These are too good to limit! Love your work!
Let’s just say, that the other companies are now on “The Chopping Block”.
@@kathrynsamalin1264 As a woodworker myself, I'll add that sadly it would have to be *very* expensive to make those on order. Unless you had scraps from another project, making pieces that size on purpose wastes a ton of wood and the glue ups take *forever*. That's a $1,000 cutting board if he was to price on his materials and time invested. :/
I so agree! Aren't those "chaotic boards" gorgeous!!!
Yes - what a very cute family! His wife is very pretty!!!
The attention to detail and the meticulous process to make your boards is very impressive. I hope your business is going from strength to strength because you deserve it for the work and passion you put in to each and every board. Beautiful and supportive family! Good luck for the future 👏
I'm amazed at how incredibly beautiful your boards are. You don't cut any corners, tons of work, but by far the best cutting boards I've ever seen. So very talented and hard working. I sure hope your making bank on all that hard work. You deserve it.
Thanks for sharing
What I love most is how humble you are! You're definitely an amazing teacher as well, always learn something from your videos!
Much appreciated Erick, thank you!
I never thought I'd be watching a one hour video of woodworking but here I am. I'm glad that the UA-cam algorithm has reached me in Portugal. Amazing craftsmanship.
Thank you Michael!
This guy and his family are amazing. You can really tell he loves what he does. Even after doing 60+ boards you can tell he enjoys every step of it.
Many of us watch woodworking videos to disconnect or relax. I have memories of my grandfather's workshop in his basement. He made wood board games, at least that is all I remember. I'd sit on the steps and then when safe I'd use a yardstick to draw pictures in the sawdust. At the end of the day, I held the dustpan. We didn't have much safety gear back then. Take your time and do not feel pressured by the orders. Your website explains there is a wait. Don't feel the pressure, don't overextend yourself. Great journey. I am watching because I want to restore a board I found in an antique shop. Great video. Happy New Year 2023!
Appreciate the kind words TH
I love the little wooden cups. If they had a lid they would be great to store a salt, pepper, garlic mix for cooking and bbg.
Fastest hour and eight minutes just felt like I started watching. Love the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Good on ya mate.
Really appreciate that! Thank you!
Your a ONE kind of guy, to have patients to this. I have learned a lot tips and use of tools. I am 82 years old wish I time to do this. Again, THANKS
I never write comments. Total admiration for what you have and are achieving. Great work.
Much appreciated Colin!
I just found your channel. I’m a woodworker. I’ve made cutting boards from my scraps and I used to give them away my friends. I don’t think they realize how much work goes into what it takes to make a good cutting board. You’re doing an awesome job beautiful work! I hope you can scale it up and keep the quality and the hand craftsmanship your stuffs beautiful.
Thank you!
Dude doing what you do and are capable of getting done in that small of a space shows your patience and knowledge and most of all your love of making something . good job.
I appreciate that Sam! Thank you
I'm late to the table lol, as this video is a year old. My dad was a tool and dye maker in his younger years. He had a Logan Lathe in our home. The concrete slab under it was several feet thick to support it. He also enjoyed woodworking. When he was working on the Logan, he always told me to stay back bc of the metal fragments. My father set me up with a wood working lathe. I absolutely loved making bowls and other products. When I was married, I picked up a scroll saw.
In high school, I took wood shop, which the shop teacher and male classmates didn't really appreciate at first since I was a female. I still have my 1st cutting board 😁. It survived our 6 children, and now 7 grandchildren. I'm no longer able to move about to do woodworking anymore. My spouse passed away 6 years ago. Watching you, I can almost smell the wood. Thank you for a great past memory of how wonderful life is "In the Small Stuff" so many take for granted.
John 3:3-16
He leaves two months ago and then comes back with an hour long vid. Love to see it!
Thanks Jay!
Agree!
Love the long and full videos.
@@hansborgdesing thank you!
This video popped up on my feed. I’m completely in awe of your creativity, craftsmanship and work ethic! Thanks for the inspiration to get back to work and up my game!
Badass doesn't even describe how COOL those cutting boards turned out. I'm seriously impressed.
This dude's been a GRINDER ever since I met him, he deserves every one of these views and subs, great work Kris!
Thanks buddy!!
A "Grinder" is SO Correct!!!!!
He just works and works... and works, until it's all done!!!
Actually seeing and hearing about some of the issues that you have to deal with making these cutting boards is quite educational. BTW, congratulations to you and your family on the establishment of your business.
Thank you!
Major kudos to the 300k subscriber winner for his video! ♪ So cool to see the board put to great use and in all those spectacular locations. ♥
The way you splice your normal, everyday life in with your work is what makes these videos. Keep it up!
To do this in a small shop, your organization skills are top notch. Wishing you continued success my friend.
every now and then youtube get it right on their channel recommendation......you my friend are a winner, a keeper and now i have a binge watch to plan...👍👍👍👍👍😎.
Thank you! Thank you!
I love your workflow. I honestly am amazed you managed to achieve a production line like that in such a confined space.
Thank you! Cheers!
Just a quick note to say how much I loved watching your video. I am totally blown away at how organized you are in your confined quarters. You have it all down to a science. Your work is impeccable. I could never do what you are doing because I get bored after about a dozen of making anything. You have a beautiful family and it's a treat to see happy people doing what makes them happy. Thanks for all your efforts in making these videos.
There is a certain magic, that every UA-cam producer dreams of, that some people possess that allows then to share their passions in a way that people love to watch. Congratulations for having the magic touch. From one wood worker to another, massive respect on hard work that is necessary in creating your art.
That means a lot to me Michael, thank you! Cheers
Thought about using small pieces for pen blanks.
Great work Kris, I so love these boards and the fact you say if I don’t like it, my customers aren’t going to like it either!! Live your best life and do the things you love. Cheers from Melbourne Australia.
And we definitely appreciate your videos. Fantastic workmanship and great personality
Kris your a stand up gent that loves his family had a passion and stayed with it - but very humble about everything - we need your humility in the world you do your best to do good work - all the best to you and your family thanks
After seeing all the hard work that went into making these beautiful cutting boards , I’d almost be scared to use them! Really happy to see that UA-cam has made a difference in your life. Hard work always pays off, keep it up!
Your products are amazing! Such attention to detail. Love your excitement to teach your daughter. I have 4 brothers and I was the one in the workshop with my dad! Learned so much. When he passed I made sure I kept a lot of his tools, band saws, lathe, etc. for my son who used to spend lots of time with him in the workshop also.
That scrap wood board is amazing, I know how much work that takes, and you did more than I do when I make boards, nice, nice, nice. I hope people pay what they are worth, sounds like they are. I found it hard to invest the time in my shop because people just didn't respect how much effort and materials go into even simple woodworking projects. Well Done.
" WHAT A AMAZING LOVELY FAMILY ! CONGRATULATIONS ! " Joe Eros Saying Hi from Niagara Falls, CANADA ! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH HEALTH AND WEALTH !!!
“Don’t be eyeballin my scraps” wasn’t expecting that lol
haha!!
You're an inspiration. Love your dedication to craftsmanship -- and comments. Great to see what you're doing and how wonderful the cutting boards turn out. I also really enjoy seeing your family and the northern lights. Keep on being yourself!
I'm in a similar place in life. Seeing your success has inspired me to try my hand at making cutting boards. Who knows where it will take me.
An inspiration Kris, your work ethic and attention to detail are superb. The result shows your passion.
Now I am truly homesick. My hubby was born in AK and I moved there in 1976, on my own. We lived in Anchorage, and Palmer for a few years in the early 80s. Your video popped up randomly, and since I have always wanted to learn woodworking, I began watching. When I saw the aurora I had to look up your location. I am rambling...sorry.
Your cutting boards are gorgeous and your artistry is over the top. Your life story touched my heart. We had to leave AK nearly 11 years ago due to my health and it was the hardest thing I have ever done.
God bless you and your beautiful family. I hope that turning your hobby into a business never lessens your love of woodworking. BTW in our town in AZ we use snow shovels (IF you can find one) for clearing storefront entrances when the grasshoppers come in swarms and leave a carpet of dead bugs. I love it here, even when temps top 120°, but AK will always be home for us. ❤
I’ve never seen such a small space with the use of so many tools. Great job!
Thank you!
Any tips? I have a small workshop (3m x 9m) and I find this small, I make small gates and planters
@@haydenbrown1816 Casters are your best friend! ;-)
I love your skill level. Your next assignment, “should you wish to accept it” as the old TV show used to say, make them using a herringbone pattern. A retired woodshop teacher. PS. They could also be used as a table/floor plant stand by adding wooden draw pulls as feet.
@Bobby Frank - His chaos boards remind me of a quilt top style called Bargello.
You work so very hard to make sure your customers get top quality work and it's so satisfying watching how you put your wood crafts together. Beautiful cutting boards. Beautiful family. 😊
Well that was absolutely delightful to watch!! I sat still with my arms and legs folded like i was in class and watched every minute of this video.. Beautiful cutting boards and so much craftsmanship that went into each and every piece including the scraps which i must say came out amazing I was not expecting that finished result. I have never done wood work but I am looking into making something cute with the mass supply of gorgeous driftwood we have here on our local beach..
Thank you MissJayde. Much appreciated.
@@KrisDeVo pen turning blanks if someone has not said it
This is the first hour + video on UA-cam I've ever watched. Amazing work
Really appreciate the kind words. Thank you!
You really show the meaning of integrity. Your dedication is much appreciated
Thank you for the kind words.
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I have never seen the Northern Lights, thank you 🙏 very much !
Amazing work Kris! Beautiful product and the whole process has such an honest vibe to it, bravo
Epic journey. Narrated and Edited so nicely. Really enjoyed the struggle and satisfaction of the end result. Learnt plenty along the way.
A1 entertainment. Thanks.
Thank you Alex!
Kris, congratulations to you and your family! A profitable alternative to your time consuming scrap boards could be sawdust fire logs. I remember them as a child. They are great and serve a purpose. "Waste not, want not".
Incredible work, the passion you give to each piece, congratulations! I'm seeing you from Brazil and I wish you the best for you and your family.
As a manufacturing specialist in efficiency, I am very impressed by your efficiency, precision and dedication. You are an artist who applies your skill to every facet of your life. From the deep love you have for your lovely family to the appreciation for the northern lights. Superb!!!
Thank you Carrie! Cheers!
WOW!!! Woodworking; Welding; Gold Mining; Dad...! Business Owner!!Tons of production work - and to keep the patterns straight - I'd need a spread sheet!
The "chaotic boards" are gorgeous!
All the Best to You and Loved Ones Through 2022!!
I've never seen such a beautiful art piece before, really like what you've done, inspirational !
Thank you so much!
I am in awe of what you produce in a small garage, you have to be so disciplined and organized. Great videos.
This reminds me of my grandfather. He was a Norwegian heritage, first generation, and was a well known ironworker supervisor in NYC. We’ve got great photos of him way above surrounding buildings, sitting on an iron rafter, eating lunch with his colleagues. He was also a woodworker, building marvelous items in a terrific workshop he built next to their house in Maine. I hope you are charging a lot for these gorgeous items. They’re worth it.
I saw your Part 1 and man I’m so happy for you! Living where you do it’s sometimes hard to find ways to make money. I’m glad it’s blown up for you! Don’t get burned out though. You’ve got the influx of orders to keep a steady business going. Mark a steady pace now with your standard great quality and it will serve you well! 👊🏼💪🏼👍🏼🙌🏼
Congratulations to you and your family. "Waste not, want not". An idea you might consider for your time consuming scrap wood. Make sawdust fire logs. It might be a profitable alternative to your valuable time.
Know how it is. Made my mom a cutting board in wood shop in the seventh grade out of walnut, and oak. when my sisters saw it They all wanted one. Fifty years later and two of my sisters still have theirs's.
Thats great!
@@KrisDeVo Thanks for the reply. I only made 4, or 5. I can't imagine making a 1000.
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@@chc103 Are you recommending that I buy xerox?
Not much in life that impresses me much these days, but I have to admit that watching your dedication and commitment to your craft and your passion for what you do is really inspiring and admirable! Something that certainly shows in the quality and beauty of your final product. Thanks for the video and I wish you all the very best for your future business ventures and your lovely family! You deserve it!
Making sawdust to The Dead South... sounds like an enjoyable experience for a while!
Thank you!
Your work is amazing, Kris! It definitely inspired me and a lot of people.
I appreciate that! Best of luck to you.
Your boards look amazing! Your daughter is really cute, I love seeing the whole family involved! Best wishes for the future as your business grows! Hang in there and keep making saw dust!
Thank you so much Steven!
WOW! The transformation is amazing. Thank you Kris for showing us your hard and incredible work.
It’s always a tough decision whether to expand or hang on to see whether the volumes continue. Wish you and your young family much success either way!👍🏻👏🏻
I'm not surprised to see such beautiful boards selling out!
Thank you Billy Mac!
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Great video, love the insights, family sprinkles, etc. Awesome to see a family that is obviously genuine doing well and prospering from what your passion is. Keep up the hard work and enjoy life's moments with the little one. You can't get them back.
Man brother that is awesome!!!!
Beautiful cutting boards man. I just moved up into the mountains with my children and I’m starting to get together wood tools so I can start my hobby with wood working as well. But I’m nowhere near to having all the tools like you lol🤣. But as a single dad I have a enough to keep me busy in my garage and practice. Anyways brother you do amazing work man and I pray that God blesses your business even more 🙏🏼. God bless man!!!!
I was making those in the early 2000's. I would sell them at craft fairs, made them for family and friends etc. But I always struggled with pricing, I always thought I was charging too much but people don't know what goes into making each one, so I'd lower my price and then thought I was short changing myself...but anyway, nice boards brother!
Thank you!
@Mazinblaster Z so true can’t do both
@Mazinblaster Z I love this, thank you!
I think that is a primary reason that his business being built around the youtube channel is working so well. The customers have an opportunity to see and appreciate the material quality, extensive tool/machinery, and deep skill, and time that it takes for each board. Given the auction prices realized on eBay it is pretty clear that customers actually end up feeling that he has unpriced his work.
I know this video is a year old (and maybe things have changed), but I gotta say I love your shop setup in this. Small space, every single inch is used efficiently. That's not as impressive as the craftsmanship, but it's still impressive.
Much appreciated!
I don't think I'll get tired of the lights any time soon.
Im glad, thank you Jacob!
I wish my Dad would have had a hobby I could take up after his passing. You work hard and you deserve the best. The smiles on peoples faces and the use of such beautiful boards that will nourish familys and the love surrounding you bc of it
Kris ! Love your energy :) It's appreciated from the Netherlands. Love your work!
The way to success is ONE step at a time. TIP: All you need to do is just keep going with the flow.
Thank you Hans!!
Wow I will love to get one and use it in my own pizza studio
It looks fantastic definitely I’ll subscribe thank you!!! And great work
I would love to make one for you Vito! I had to stop doing custom orders months ago, but.... What an awesome passion you have for making pizza, which of course is one of my all time favorites. Please get a hold of me at, contactkrisdevo@gmail.com
@@KrisDeVo Amazing First I found you today, then Devo's channel from this comment...wow. What a blessed day. I just watched a couple of his videos. In his introduction video he has a bland but functional cutting board. Cant wait to see yours.
He will certainly gets lots of use of it. Perhaps he can give one away to his subscribers in order to advertise your channel after all, I found him by coming here. Works both ways.
But look at this video. ua-cam.com/video/WrlFWA4rqXA/v-deo.html He has a what do you call them? Ah, Lazy Susan. Its wood, must be mounted to the metal plate with the bearings. Perhaps once you make those thousand orders for cutting boards.. you can branch out. Perhaps a set?
Forgive for droning on...
Anyway, Wonderful family, great video.
Your shop is very tiny and it will be fun to see what you actually expand into since you are going to explode and will need an employee. Space will be required.
Don't forget you could do a Kickstarter project and presell a thousand or ten thou of those bad boys.. or bad gals.. if money is an issue.
67K subs as of today. Add me to the pile. You'll be at 250 in no time at all. This is what America is about and man you are just killin' it!
Thanks for hanging Old Glory In the shop.
Vito,My Pizz Guy, glad to see your comment here. This is a great channel, as is yours. Ciao Belo!!!!😂❤
@@KrisDeVo Took a look at your shop.
So funny, you have coasters, but are batter than most tables.
You need a coaster under the coaster, to save the coaster.