You should check out Walrus Oil. I’ve been making boards for a little while and started out with that mineral oil and butchers block wax you used but switched to Walrus Oil and love it. Awesome video!
Would have loved to see how you arrange the different strips in detail. For the looks of the board and also in a technical standpoint in terms of grain to prevent warping
Beginners woodworking in the UK = a hammer, 2 odd screwdrivers, a crow bar and a roll of sticky tape in a falling down 6x6 shed USA = a mitre saw, a table saw with a cross cut sled, a palm router, a CNC machine, a Jointer, a seperate planer all in a custom built workshop.
I was going to call a technical foul for excessive use of power tools in a video with "beginner" in the title, and then I saw that you'd done it for me. So thanks.
@@CasualBuilds it does not say in the title for the beginner with fuck all does it. If you own no tools don't do woodwork at this level. Maybe hit a rock with your hammer outside in the sun. I tell ya what lets call it Cricket while we're at it lol.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Hey man, I don’t leave a lot of UA-cam comments, but I gotta tell you, this is a great video. Everyone has “cutting board” videos but this one is straight forward and actually makes me feel like I can do it myself. Subscribed!
I agree. It's a great video for someone WITH these tools and a full shop but I'd rather see somebody use minimal tools if they're labeling it as "for beginners"
Pretty frequent theme on this vid - I'll definitely take this into consideration for the next. Just a man with a workshop and a camera, trying to create helpful content for others. Can't win 'em all.
Thank you for making this. My mom found a 1960’s cutting board my dad made. I wanter to sand it down. But didn’t know about the water in between sanding and how to seal it safely to bring it back to life. But I watched all the steps prior to that and found it very interesting and straight forward. ❤
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
I really appreciate this video. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I am a beginner cutting board maker, and I feel like it’s implied that you know how to use a miter saw or table saw properly. Which is great! If I wanted a beginner table saw video I would be watching that instead! I enjoyed seeing his workflow and the tools he uses give me great ideas. Thank you so much.
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I'm in the same predicament but I've found lots of videos on UA-cam on how to circumvent a lack of big expensive shop tools, here's one on how to make a jointer jig for your tables aw ua-cam.com/video/21u4bou930w/v-deo.html There's also lots of videos on how to make a router sled if you don't have a planer. Happy woodworking 👍
A cutting board is one thing I had never made, but after watching your video I was inspired to try it out. You did a great job of making it look fairly simple. I just finished my first board yesterday! Thanks for the great video!
Edge grain boards are definitely the way to go. I've made a total of 3 end grain boards for myself and the amount of sanding was painful. Plus I like the look of edge grain better. Awesome video. Keep up the great work.
End grain definitely looks nice, but it just takes so much more maintenance and care. Plus the 'gentler on knives' thing is kinda a myth. They even tend to dull blades quicker.
Great video. When you are jointing the slat does it matter what side you joint? Then after you joint the slat what side goes face down on the jointer? Thanks so much
I don't know why, but that music, when you started to apply finish, took me for a trip. I don't know whether it's because it's late and i'm tired, or whether it's the mead i've drank, but i liked it. Beatufil board, and a nicely cut video. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your video.. I learned something new today... I myself have a walnut cutting board. Now I know how to take care of it thanks to you. Have a great day and stay blessed.
Thank you for tips. I usually make birdhouses, bat boxes plexiglass display cases and recently coffee tables so this gives me more ideas!. Really should have bought the planer when i had a chance. For anyone wondering I have a miter saw, circular saw, jig saw, drill, orbital sander and probly half a dozen clamps. a family friend just gave a a rather large plunge router but i havent used it yet. So many more tools i want but table saw is def next. Some stuff is too hard to do safely with a circular saw
I made one similar at trade school 30 years ago, out of Pine and black butt , end grained , the only issue was it cupped a bit , so I ran it through the planer , and re oiled it now it’s good to go for another 30 years ⁉️🙀👍👍👍🇦🇺
*TopFineWoodworking. Com* is a fantastic website about wood working. I took various classes as well as finished a one year diploma in carpentry at a local tech college; this is much better than any book I worked out of during those lessons. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?
Sure a lot of “beginners” may not have tools like a planer, so check in with cabinet shops or sawmills. My local mill will plane anything for 20¢ a board foot - definitely worth the drive to get it done! Awesome video, thank you!
Great video, man. The step by steps are exactly the right amount of information without over indulging or skipping steps. Liked and subscribed. I've been wood burning and making a business out of that and am branching into "functional art". Sandwich boards, coat hangers, etc. Thanks for the video. I'll be watching more.
Next time make the outer 2 boards longer - prevents snipe. That engraving tool is definitely for beginners. We all have them in our garage. And remember, folks, when you wash your cutting board ALWAYS wet both sides to prevent warping.
I have the same planer he uses in the video, I had terrible snipe at first until I learned that it actually has a cutter head lock built-in! Reduced my snipe to basically 0 😅
Truth is it's not a beginners project because you need precise milling and even if you were using hand tools you would need a vise, some quality sharpened hand planes and clamps.
I made this video to cover the basics that a beginner would need to know about making cutting boards for the first time, the different types, how to clamp, what finish to use, etc. There are multiple ways to make a cutting board and I used the tools that I've acquired over the last 3 years. I'm still 100% a beginner woodworker, I just invested in this hobby up front. You could easily take any board and glue it together to make a cutting board without the need of a jointer or planer. Face grain boards for example, would be a good start.
I'm just beginning to get into woodwork starting with small ideas especially out of scraps and nice furniture that people throw out. I'm nearly 40 and just beginning all this and this video gives so many ideas even if I don't yet have all the tools yet thank you for this video. I just subscribed.
Thanks for letting me know! I just checked out the video and love his redesign, especially the hammer one and pop of orange is perfect. May be making some updates soon!
..and discovering that @casualbuilds idea of a “beginner” project requires $4,000+ worth of jointer, planer, and a (way more than contractor grade) table saw. Sorry. Nope.
If you started with pre-milled lumber, you won't need a jointer. If you don't have a planer, user a hand plane and sand more. You do not need a contractor table saw. I'm ripping boards, that can be done with any table saw.
"There you go! As a beginner you've now made your own cutting board for just £10,000+. Now, turn off all the equipment and never use it ever again." Btw - the video production is actually great, nice job. It's really not a beginner's video though, but it'll get more clicks labelled as that.
@@CasualBuilds There is always whiney children in the comments that think they can cry about the tools in the video that they don't have. Don't pay them any mind as they are the remnants of the "everybody gets a trophy" group! They think you are supposed to build a nice cutting board (which is a basic project) with a circular saw, a C clamp some nails and screws and a rusty chisel! The stuff you used besides the planer are basic tools a beginner should have if they want to build something! They need to get over the fact that you have lights in your shop!
@@sarahcash7748 I would agree, as a beginner myself I have most things that he has in his shop. Some just not as nice, That and room he's got way more room then me..
@@cooperluce8120 Ha ha haa! Nobody pissed in my cornflakes honey! It just gets old and I feel sorry for the woodworkers putting out free content and there is always some crybaby over exaggerating about the cost of tools used in a video. They whine and cry more than I do during my monthly! Hell that may have been why I went off on the b**ch in the first place Lol.
As a beginner (1-2months) with not a lot of space or money, I use a jointer lol 😅 I highly recommend looking up local makerspaces for rent. Like a gym membership but for woodworking. That way I don't need to buy the equipment, have a dedicated space, and I run into really really amazing folks who can teach me new tricks or how to use new machines. Albeit, not all towns have a makerspace. Good luck!
20,000? You can do the same thing with 200 dollars of hand tools. his planner is like 700 dollar a miter saw is like 500, a table saw can be bought for like 600 all brand new. so i dont know where you got 20,000 dollars from.
Planer was $500 brand new, you can find used for far less. I've mad cutting boards with my old job site table saw, which was like $200. And, my miter saw was free haha, my dad gave it to me. Point is, you can get these tools fairly cheap if you buy used.
In my mind, there's a difference between woodworkers and DIYers. I don't imagine DIYers having those tools, but a beginner woodworker on the other hand, it's reasonable.
@@CasualBuilds IDK, I consider myself a beginning woodworker and I am not even close to having all that. Beginners aren't typically going to have $1-2k in tools.
I have a nice slab of walnut and I was going to alternate oak and walnut but I think I like the look of the all dark with alternating grain pattern instead. Thanks for the tips
The final product looks nice. Before glueing try to dry your wood to 6-10% humidity. You missed some points in the gluing process. Not sure if it will hold up like my walnut cutting boards. The cost of the router, planer and CNC machines blow my mind. I use older DELTA ones, heavier and less $ . For a beginner , we should suggest buying the 1st cutting board. Maple is harder and costs less $ . Watch our videos, we use and review tons of them. Kids, never put your cutting boards in the sink, water will destroy them. Oil monthly.
My next project. Really beautiful. Question; Can different woods be used in making one board, or will varying expansion/contraction rates not be suitable? I was thinking about blending cherry, maple and red or white oak. I have a friend in Philadelphia who deals in hardwoods, so I can get what I want at reasonable prices. Thank you.
Yes, I've seen plenty of boards with multiple types of wood species in it (make sure whatever wood you pick is food safe/good for cutting boards). You'll just want to make sure that the grain is all running in the same direction. Meaning, try to avoid glueing up the face side against the edge, etc.
At the 2:50 mark you have a jig that you used to cut one edge flat, I was wondering how that differs from using the fence and do you have a video on how you made it by chance? Thanks
Honestly, it probably wasn't necessary in this vid, but I used it because the opposite edge was pretty rough. Instead of putting that rough edge against the fence, I had the board clamped down and cut the other edge using the jig - hope that makes sense. I don't have a video on it, but I may in the future!
@@CasualBuilds thanks. Still learning so wasn't sure whether that was something I might need to build for my shop. I used my jointer to get mine straight, I'm guessing that jig would help in place of it
I stopped video at 1:15 to correct couple of things: 1. Not just any hardwood will work- some might actually be toxic ( I believe i.e zebra wood ) 2. Term is “butcher block” for end grain.. Overall so far- cool that you are explain to beginners:)
Great video. I build bunches of cutting boards and I use Howards conditioner. I have found it best to get a shallow tote container and put a gal or so of mineral oil in it. I lay the boards in it for about ten minutes and then stand it up in a dish rack to drain. The next day I use Howards conditioner and an electric buffer to bring out a shine. I think saturating them in oil keeps them from splitting or separating. Just a suggestion. Great board. I love walnut!
Thanks! Yeah, I've seen some vids of people dunking their cutting boards in mineral oil too - seems a lot easier than wiping on a little at a time. If I made these on a regular basis, I'd definitely incorporate your method. Haven't heard of the buffer trick yet, I bet them come out awesome. Walnut is certainly the best - thanks for watching!
I've seen people dunk carved spoons and kuskas and leave overnight. The oil can still be coming out a year later. I personally use black walnut oil with some beeswax melted in it. The black walnut oil leaves a hardened surface after several coats. The beeswax buffs/polishes out great. Only have to watch nut oil with allergic people.
Very helpful video! I just got a radial arm saw the other day and plan to put it to work making various things with it. How much would one of these finished cutting boards typically sell for?
This video serves as an excellent introduction to woodworking basics, focusing specifically on creating a cutting board for beginners. With clear instructions and demonstrations, viewers can learn essential woodworking techniques while completing a practical and functional project. By emphasizing safety measures, tool usage, and material selection, the video ensures a rewarding and educational experience for aspiring woodworkers. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to hone your skills, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for embarking on future woodworking projects.
So would the jig you built at 2:48 be a replacement (psuedo) for a jointer? I am looking to make some of these, but dont have a jointer. I do have a 2 " long straight bit for the router table, which I assume would work as well. thank you
So it'd really only help with cleaning up edges on boards. I probably didn't need to use it in this video, but since the edges on the board weren't that clean, figured I'd run one edge through with the jig, reference that edge against the table saw fence and run it through again. I've seen people use router tables for this process as well, you basically would need to bump out the "outfeed" side of the fence and it would act similar to a jointer.
is inch and a quarter a good thickness for a cutting board? I have a lot of spare maple I plan to make a cutting board out of if it is. I have enough wood to make a 9 x 11 3/4 inch cutting board and wanted to know if this was good
Hey man really appreciate this video just starting out and absolutely love woodworking and your video was first to come up when I punched in cutting boards for dummies 😂and now gonna do my first one nice job great info
I've been researching DIY cutting board videos because I want to make a few for gifts. This is an excellent video for someone like me who's never made a cutting board before. Short and sweet. Great info. Excellent camera, audio, and editing skills, as well. Liked and subscribed. Thanks!
Thank you, that is a beautiful cutting board. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I have learned that I can learn from others, so I appreciate your video and skill. To all of those people who hop on here, only to complain about your shop, get a life. If you are such experts at creating and dissecting this, please add the link to your tutorial. I welcome viewing it. What? No video? Hmmm.
I am a beginner in woodworking and although I enjoyed your video, I do not have a jointer nor a planer. Perhaps this type of video should target intermediate woodworkers? Thanks for sharing.
An idea. If you are giving the board as a gift, buy a new bottle/jug/jar/tin of conditioner and use that. Then give the bottle/jug/jar/tin with the board.
Maybe a drum sander but it might now work as well, umm when I didn’t have a planet I would go with a aggressive orbital sander with 100 grit and go over the board evenly, make sure to cover the board with pencil first so you know how much your sanding equally, hope this helped!
Great video! Looking to build my first one and keep coming back to this video for reference. I did have a couple questions: 1. What were the final dimensions? 2. How did you eliminate the planer snipe? Thanks and God bless!
I am not the video maker, but I have the same planer and it is very minimal snipe right out of the box - I make 1/8 turn passes with mine and while that is somewhat cumbersome, the snipe is so light that it sands out.
I tried to cover everything about making cutting boards - let me know if I missed anything below!
Can this be done with Pine?
I wouldn't recommend using pine for cutting boards, it's a soft wood and can chip/dent very easily.
You should check out Walrus Oil. I’ve been making boards for a little while and started out with that mineral oil and butchers block wax you used but switched to Walrus Oil and love it. Awesome video!
Thanks Aaron!
Would have loved to see how you arrange the different strips in detail. For the looks of the board and also in a technical standpoint in terms of grain to prevent warping
Beginners woodworking in the UK = a hammer, 2 odd screwdrivers, a crow bar and a roll of sticky tape in a falling down 6x6 shed
USA = a mitre saw, a table saw with a cross cut sled, a palm router, a CNC machine, a Jointer, a seperate planer all in a custom built workshop.
😂😂
Mexico = 1 screw driver and an axe... no shed.
We work under the sun
I was going to call a technical foul for excessive use of power tools in a video with "beginner" in the title, and then I saw that you'd done it for me. So thanks.
@@CasualBuilds it does not say in the title for the beginner with fuck all does it. If you own no tools don't do woodwork at this level. Maybe hit a rock with your hammer outside in the sun. I tell ya what lets call it Cricket while we're at it lol.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Jointer, planer, chop saw and table saw. Wow this really was for beginners with a full workshop.
why would somone with a full workshop need to watch this??????
oh and a cnc.
Anything else?
@@CasualBuilds yes a cnc machine.
you cant make anything with just your hands, you need tools brug
Hey man, I don’t leave a lot of UA-cam comments, but I gotta tell you, this is a great video. Everyone has “cutting board” videos but this one is straight forward and actually makes me feel like I can do it myself. Subscribed!
Thanks Joshua, that means a lot - glad you found this one helpful!
I don’t like when something is called a beginner project yet requires tools that most beginners would not have...
Understandable. Thank you for voicing your opinion.
It can go either way, like me, i have all the tools, but im still a beginner
Exactly, skill level isn't based on the tools that you own.
I agree. It's a great video for someone WITH these tools and a full shop but I'd rather see somebody use minimal tools if they're labeling it as "for beginners"
Pretty frequent theme on this vid - I'll definitely take this into consideration for the next. Just a man with a workshop and a camera, trying to create helpful content for others. Can't win 'em all.
Thank you for making this. My mom found a 1960’s cutting board my dad made. I wanter to sand it down. But didn’t know about the water in between sanding and how to seal it safely to bring it back to life. But I watched all the steps prior to that and found it very interesting and straight forward. ❤
Are there really people who have all of these tools in their shop who need a video like this? 🤦🏼♂️
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
I really appreciate this video. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I am a beginner cutting board maker, and I feel like it’s implied that you know how to use a miter saw or table saw properly. Which is great! If I wanted a beginner table saw video I would be watching that instead! I enjoyed seeing his workflow and the tools he uses give me great ideas. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!
Good video with a great outcome. Although as a beginner, I don’t have any of those large machines.
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I'm in the same predicament but I've found lots of videos on UA-cam on how to circumvent a lack of big expensive shop tools, here's one on how to make a jointer jig for your tables aw
ua-cam.com/video/21u4bou930w/v-deo.html
There's also lots of videos on how to make a router sled if you don't have a planer.
Happy woodworking 👍
Good video. Covers the whole procedure and thanks for mentioning the mineral oil finish you used. Thanks.
A cutting board is one thing I had never made, but after watching your video I was inspired to try it out. You did a great job of making it look fairly simple. I just finished my first board yesterday! Thanks for the great video!
That's awesome! Thanks for watching and I hope it came out well!
Love walnut. I have some that I need to turn into a cutting board.
Edge grain boards are definitely the way to go. I've made a total of 3 end grain boards for myself and the amount of sanding was painful. Plus I like the look of edge grain better. Awesome video. Keep up the great work.
End grain definitely looks nice, but it just takes so much more maintenance and care. Plus the 'gentler on knives' thing is kinda a myth. They even tend to dull blades quicker.
Great video. When you are jointing the slat does it matter what side you joint? Then after you joint the slat what side goes face down on the jointer? Thanks so much
You flatten one face with the jointer, then put that face down and send it through the planer.
As I am a beginner, I think you did a great job explaining how it is really done. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
...For beginners? I guess I am a good few grades below beginner. The board looks amazing. Great video
I don't know why, but that music, when you started to apply finish, took me for a trip. I don't know whether it's because it's late and i'm tired, or whether it's the mead i've drank, but i liked it. Beatufil board, and a nicely cut video. Thank you.
Haha! Yes, I find myself watching that clip from time to time. Thanks for watching!
Wormwood will do that. Acid flashbacks too.
Thanks for sharing your video.. I learned something new today... I myself have a walnut cutting board. Now I know how to take care of it thanks to you. Have a great day and stay blessed.
Thank you!
Thank you for tips. I usually make birdhouses, bat boxes plexiglass display cases and recently coffee tables so this gives me more ideas!. Really should have bought the planer when i had a chance.
For anyone wondering I have a miter saw, circular saw, jig saw, drill, orbital sander and probly half a dozen clamps. a family friend just gave a a rather large plunge router but i havent used it yet. So many more tools i want but table saw is def next. Some stuff is too hard to do safely with a circular saw
I made one similar at trade school 30 years ago, out of Pine and black butt , end grained , the only issue was it cupped a bit , so I ran it through the planer , and re oiled it now it’s good to go for another 30 years ⁉️🙀👍👍👍🇦🇺
*TopFineWoodworking. Com* is a fantastic website about wood working. I took various classes as well as finished a one year diploma in carpentry at a local tech college; this is much better than any book I worked out of during those lessons. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?
Wow that looks so good after you put the finish on it.
Sure a lot of “beginners” may not have tools like a planer, so check in with cabinet shops or sawmills. My local mill will plane anything for 20¢ a board foot - definitely worth the drive to get it done! Awesome video, thank you!
How many people have a local mill?
Great video, man. The step by steps are exactly the right amount of information without over indulging or skipping steps. Liked and subscribed. I've been wood burning and making a business out of that and am branching into "functional art". Sandwich boards, coat hangers, etc. Thanks for the video. I'll be watching more.
Thanks for watching and the sub, Brian! Wishing success with your business!
Good video brother, did my first cutting board few weeks back, but wished I would have seen this video first to avoid few mistakes.
Great video..!!
Thank you! How’d it come out?
Next time make the outer 2 boards longer - prevents snipe. That engraving tool is definitely for beginners. We all have them in our garage. And remember, folks, when you wash your cutting board ALWAYS wet both sides to prevent warping.
Leave the 2 outer boards longer?
Like when you glue up and then run through planer?
If your cutting board warps, you've constructed it far too thin. Warping shouldn't even be a consideration.
I have the same planer he uses in the video, I had terrible snipe at first until I learned that it actually has a cutter head lock built-in! Reduced my snipe to basically 0 😅
if it warps you made it to thin
Lol yeeea that was hella water
That is a beautifull cutting board. My wife would love this thank you.
because a begginer's got a planer, jointer and table saw :D
Lol, they could!
Haha my point. I am kind of overwhelmed. I might go to a lower level of tutorial.
Don't forget the CNC, lol
Truth is it's not a beginners project because you need precise milling and even if you were using hand tools you would need a vise, some quality sharpened hand planes and clamps.
I made this video to cover the basics that a beginner would need to know about making cutting boards for the first time, the different types, how to clamp, what finish to use, etc. There are multiple ways to make a cutting board and I used the tools that I've acquired over the last 3 years. I'm still 100% a beginner woodworker, I just invested in this hobby up front. You could easily take any board and glue it together to make a cutting board without the need of a jointer or planer. Face grain boards for example, would be a good start.
I'm just beginning to get into woodwork starting with small ideas especially out of scraps and nice furniture that people throw out. I'm nearly 40 and just beginning all this and this video gives so many ideas even if I don't yet have all the tools yet thank you for this video. I just subscribed.
That's awesome - it's a fun hobby!
For “beginners” who have a full workshop... lol
But, excellent video other than that. Great production and flow!
Maybe it’s for experienced wood workers who are beginners at cutting boards
one of the best videos on making cutting boards, BTW, music is excellent
Coach is impressed! You did a great job and we like the video.
Zimri redesigned your logo in his latest video! It's really good!
Thanks for letting me know! I just checked out the video and love his redesign, especially the hammer one and pop of orange is perfect. May be making some updates soon!
Love putting that mineral oil on at the end! So satisfying!
It sure is!
Quarantine Life LV.999999 : Watching how to make a cutting board..
Hahaha
..and discovering that @casualbuilds idea of a “beginner” project requires $4,000+ worth of jointer, planer, and a (way more than contractor grade) table saw. Sorry. Nope.
If you started with pre-milled lumber, you won't need a jointer. If you don't have a planer, user a hand plane and sand more. You do not need a contractor table saw. I'm ripping boards, that can be done with any table saw.
excelente clase, seguro que me servirá para hacer mi propia tabla de cortar, saludos desde San Luis Potosí, Mx.
"There you go! As a beginner you've now made your own cutting board for just £10,000+. Now, turn off all the equipment and never use it ever again."
Btw - the video production is actually great, nice job. It's really not a beginner's video though, but it'll get more clicks labelled as that.
Thanks! Based on the comments here, I've learned that lol
@@CasualBuilds There is always whiney children in the comments that think they can cry about the tools in the video that they don't have. Don't pay them any mind as they are the remnants of the "everybody gets a trophy" group! They think you are supposed to build a nice cutting board (which is a basic project) with a circular saw, a C clamp some nails and screws and a rusty chisel! The stuff you used besides the planer are basic tools a beginner should have if they want to build something! They need to get over the fact that you have lights in your shop!
@@sarahcash7748 I would agree, as a beginner myself I have most things that he has in his shop. Some just not as nice, That and room he's got way more room then me..
@@sarahcash7748 wow, you're pissed! Sarah, the professional woodworking commando
Sure
@@cooperluce8120 Ha ha haa! Nobody pissed in my cornflakes honey! It just gets old and I feel sorry for the woodworkers putting out free content and there is always some crybaby over exaggerating about the cost of tools used in a video. They whine and cry more than I do during my monthly! Hell that may have been why I went off on the b**ch in the first place Lol.
Thank you for a very clear and concise video. I appreciate the easy to understand content. ❤
says for beginners, then uses a jointer that 90 percent of beginners won't have or afford..
But, a jointer is a woodworking tool and beginner a skill level
As a beginner (1-2months) with not a lot of space or money, I use a jointer lol 😅 I highly recommend looking up local makerspaces for rent. Like a gym membership but for woodworking. That way I don't need to buy the equipment, have a dedicated space, and I run into really really amazing folks who can teach me new tricks or how to use new machines. Albeit, not all towns have a makerspace. Good luck!
Nice presentation and finished product. Thanks.
"For Beginners" has a really different meaning for some people lmao
I took it as a beginner in making cutting boards, most others seemed to think it’s for beginning woodworkers.
Yeah I don’t have any of these beginner tools. Lol
@@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining
This guy is a class act. Well done sir.
Thanks!
"Hey and welcome to woodworking basics for beginners."
Proceeds to use $20.000 in equipment to make a cutting board.
It's actually, "...focused on bringing you beginner DIY and woodworking content." Close though!
20,000? You can do the same thing with 200 dollars of hand tools. his planner is like 700 dollar a miter saw is like 500, a table saw can be bought for like 600 all brand new. so i dont know where you got 20,000 dollars from.
Planer was $500 brand new, you can find used for far less. I've mad cutting boards with my old job site table saw, which was like $200. And, my miter saw was free haha, my dad gave it to me. Point is, you can get these tools fairly cheap if you buy used.
@@chedisLoL @Casual Builds - I guess sarcasm doesn't translate well on the internet. I was joking.
Robert Nowicki you can buy second hand tools or cheaper ones, no where near 20k, I guess some people just have to complain
Aweeew!! Do leave the links for all the amazing machinery you are using!! WOW!!
"Cutting Board for Beginners | Woodworking Basics"
uses jointer
Exactly
then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining
So much hate and toxicity..... nice job man thanks for sharing and showcasing your craft. Keep it coming. World needs more people sharing and caring.
Thank you, I agree. Let's all be happy and nice to each other!
"Cutting Board for beginners"
Proceeds to use a:
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Planer
Jointer
Router
CNC Machine (optional obviously)
LOL
In my mind, there's a difference between woodworkers and DIYers. I don't imagine DIYers having those tools, but a beginner woodworker on the other hand, it's reasonable.
@@CasualBuilds IDK, I consider myself a beginning woodworker and I am not even close to having all that. Beginners aren't typically going to have $1-2k in tools.
I guess it comes down to people's own definition of "beginner" because I believe I am still one.
@@CasualBuilds I'm not sure how I would define beginner but it probably would not include someone who does woodworking for a living.
Yea, I'd agree with that.
Nice job. I have made a few cutting boards and charcuterie boards and wish I new that water part of bringing up the grain. Thank you
Thanks! Yeah, super important part to make sure it doesn't get all fuzzy after the first wash.
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What does this comment has to do with how to do a cutting board?
I have a nice slab of walnut and I was going to alternate oak and walnut but I think I like the look of the all dark with alternating grain pattern instead. Thanks for the tips
the audacity to call this beginner, homie used so many expensive tools
The final product looks nice. Before glueing try to dry your wood to 6-10% humidity. You missed some points in the gluing process. Not sure if it will hold up like my walnut cutting boards. The cost of the router, planer and CNC machines blow my mind. I use older DELTA ones, heavier and less $ . For a beginner , we should suggest buying the 1st cutting board. Maple is harder and costs less $ . Watch our videos, we use and review tons of them. Kids, never put your cutting boards in the sink, water will destroy them. Oil monthly.
then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining
Awesome video very helpful what size Board would you need to get to build this project
Love it, love it, love it!!
Thanks for the upload friend!
Good job!
Glad i found this im going to make a cutting board for my manufacturing class
Nice!
That’s too nice of a board to cut on!
Beautiful work.
My next project. Really beautiful.
Question;
Can different woods be used in making one board, or will varying expansion/contraction rates not be suitable?
I was thinking about blending cherry, maple and red or white oak. I have a friend in Philadelphia who deals in hardwoods, so I can get what I want at reasonable prices.
Thank you.
Yes, I've seen plenty of boards with multiple types of wood species in it (make sure whatever wood you pick is food safe/good for cutting boards). You'll just want to make sure that the grain is all running in the same direction. Meaning, try to avoid glueing up the face side against the edge, etc.
Casual Builds
Appreciate the information.
Thank you.
At the 2:50 mark you have a jig that you used to cut one edge flat, I was wondering how that differs from using the fence and do you have a video on how you made it by chance? Thanks
Honestly, it probably wasn't necessary in this vid, but I used it because the opposite edge was pretty rough. Instead of putting that rough edge against the fence, I had the board clamped down and cut the other edge using the jig - hope that makes sense. I don't have a video on it, but I may in the future!
@@CasualBuilds thanks. Still learning so wasn't sure whether that was something I might need to build for my shop. I used my jointer to get mine straight, I'm guessing that jig would help in place of it
Yea exactly. You could also use that as a tapering jig as well if needed.
Im an absolute beginner and have never made a cutting board.
I also already own a table saw, planer, jointer, and a miter saw.
Thanks!
This right here, the winning comment.
I stopped video at 1:15 to correct couple of things:
1. Not just any hardwood will work- some might actually be toxic ( I believe i.e zebra wood )
2. Term is “butcher block” for end grain..
Overall so far- cool that you are explain to beginners:)
Good points, thanks!
Thanks for the vid! Im gonna try myself to make this board for my dad as a birthday present..
That's a great gift!
@@CasualBuilds i hope so, do you got any tips or easy misstakes that i can try to avoid from doing.
Take a look at my second cutting board video, I talk about a few of those items there
Great video. I build bunches of cutting boards and I use Howards conditioner. I have found it best to get a shallow tote container and put a gal or so of mineral oil in it. I lay the boards in it for about ten minutes and then stand it up in a dish rack to drain. The next day I use Howards conditioner and an electric buffer to bring out a shine. I think saturating them in oil keeps them from splitting or separating.
Just a suggestion. Great board. I love walnut!
Thanks! Yeah, I've seen some vids of people dunking their cutting boards in mineral oil too - seems a lot easier than wiping on a little at a time. If I made these on a regular basis, I'd definitely incorporate your method. Haven't heard of the buffer trick yet, I bet them come out awesome. Walnut is certainly the best - thanks for watching!
I've seen people dunk carved spoons and kuskas and leave overnight. The oil can still be coming out a year later. I personally use black walnut oil with some beeswax melted in it. The black walnut oil leaves a hardened surface after several coats. The beeswax buffs/polishes out great. Only have to watch nut oil with allergic people.
Very helpful video! I just got a radial arm saw the other day and plan to put it to work making various things with it.
How much would one of these finished cutting boards typically sell for?
The board looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing ✊🏾
Looks great, thank you.... my husband and I are thinking about making cutting boards for family gifts for Christmas. You video is very helpful
Awesome! Be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make them - would love to see the end result!
Not quite a beginner project but I enjoyed the video. New subscriber.
Clear explanation, great quality video, easy to understand, so I'm new subscriber. Greetings from Costa Rica
Thank you!
This video serves as an excellent introduction to woodworking basics, focusing specifically on creating a cutting board for beginners. With clear instructions and demonstrations, viewers can learn essential woodworking techniques while completing a practical and functional project. By emphasizing safety measures, tool usage, and material selection, the video ensures a rewarding and educational experience for aspiring woodworkers. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to hone your skills, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for embarking on future woodworking projects.
Beautiful cutting board, great job! 🤩
So would the jig you built at 2:48 be a replacement (psuedo) for a jointer? I am looking to make some of these, but dont have a jointer. I do have a 2 " long straight bit for the router table, which I assume would work as well. thank you
So it'd really only help with cleaning up edges on boards. I probably didn't need to use it in this video, but since the edges on the board weren't that clean, figured I'd run one edge through with the jig, reference that edge against the table saw fence and run it through again. I've seen people use router tables for this process as well, you basically would need to bump out the "outfeed" side of the fence and it would act similar to a jointer.
is inch and a quarter a good thickness for a cutting board? I have a lot of spare maple I plan to make a cutting board out of if it is. I have enough wood to make a 9 x 11 3/4 inch cutting board and wanted to know if this was good
Yea, I'm sure it is! Just make sure you alternate grain patters when gluing up so it doesn't bow after it comes out of the clamps.
Thank you! And by the way, you have my ideal workshop. Nice.
Great video. Used it to plan and make my own with walnut and maple.
Nice!!
Nice tips. Beautiful board.
Hey man really appreciate this video just starting out and absolutely love woodworking and your video was first to come up when I punched in cutting boards for dummies 😂and now gonna do my first one nice job great info
Awesome! Lemme know how it turns out!
I saw at 6:32 and 8:32 snipe from the planer. how did you address that, did you sand it out? nice board and shop!
Just getting into woodworking after buying our first home. This is a real rabbit hole
It 100% is, but I enjoy ever minute.
Don't worry about the haters in the comments. I enjoyed your content and presentation.
Thank you!
I've been researching DIY cutting board videos because I want to make a few for gifts. This is an excellent video for someone like me who's never made a cutting board before. Short and sweet. Great info. Excellent camera, audio, and editing skills, as well. Liked and subscribed. Thanks!
Thank you very much for showing us how to do it. I have subscribed to your channel. I am constantly learning. I love woodworking. Blessings!
Thank you!
@@CasualBuilds you are welcome hermano!
Great Video! Would you tell me what kind of routing bit you used to chamfer the edges?
Yes, a 90 degree chamfer bit
Thank you, that is a beautiful cutting board. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I have learned that I can learn from others, so I appreciate your video and skill. To all of those people who hop on here, only to complain about your shop, get a life. If you are such experts at creating and dissecting this, please add the link to your tutorial. I welcome viewing it. What? No video? Hmmm.
Thanks! I'd love to see those videos too!
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Love start line!
This looks like fun. I wish I had all the toys so I could make a few.
Great info.
The walnut is 🔥🔥🤙
I am a beginner in woodworking and although I enjoyed your video, I do not have a jointer nor a planer. Perhaps this type of video should target intermediate woodworkers? Thanks for sharing.
Love the shop setup
Great video! I'm slowly, but surely, getting better with wood working. I like the hat too. Great brewery and I have some of their swag as well.
An idea. If you are giving the board as a gift, buy a new bottle/jug/jar/tin of conditioner and use that. Then give the bottle/jug/jar/tin with the board.
Great video! What can be used in place of a planer? Thank you.
Maybe a drum sander but it might now work as well, umm when I didn’t have a planet I would go with a aggressive orbital sander with 100 grit and go over the board evenly, make sure to cover the board with pencil first so you know how much your sanding equally, hope this helped!
I have been using my cutting board for 10 years. Bought it at Wal-Mart, 3 or 4 dollars, still no problem.
Awesome!
Great video. Very easy to follow. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for that! How long in total labour time did it take you to make that board please?
beautiful piece of work. thanks for sharing
Thank you!
The finish was amazing.
Wow great tutorial. I’ve always wanted to make a cutting board. Can you tell me what type of router bit you used to finish the edges?
thanks! a 45 degree chamfer bit.
Very nice. Beautiful wood.
Beautiful. Currently making one now, did not know about watering the board to raise the fibers. Thanks for that!
Thanks!
Great video! Looking to build my first one and keep coming back to this video for reference. I did have a couple questions:
1. What were the final dimensions?
2. How did you eliminate the planer snipe?
Thanks and God bless!
I am not the video maker, but I have the same planer and it is very minimal snipe right out of the box - I make 1/8 turn passes with mine and while that is somewhat cumbersome, the snipe is so light that it sands out.
@@jeffroberts760 thanks
@@jeffroberts760 Great tip to make 1/8 turn passes to reduce snipe! I'll have to try that.
Great video! What are those pyramid things you used for holding up the board during oiling?
called painter's pyramids! got them from local hardware store.
Super impressed when you added the mineral oil!
Thanks! You should have witnessed the behind the scenes - trying to maneuver the camera with oil all over my fingers haha