Cutting Board for Beginners | Woodworking Basics
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2020
- A step-by-step tutorial and everything you need to know about making a CUTTING BOARD.
Cutting boards are typically a beginner woodworker's first project, BUT there are a few things you should know before gluing some pieces of wood together. In this video, I document my entire process of making a beautiful, edge grain, walnut cutting board from start to finish.
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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
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.
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 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.
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!
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!
As I am a beginner, I think you did a great job explaining how it is really done. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your tips!! Thanks for giving back to the beginners.
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!
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!
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!
Coach is impressed! You did a great job and we like the video.
Though it’s a simple board it’s very very beautiful! Great tips for the beginner cutting board makers!!👌 great job!
Thanks! Yes, it's a super simple board and I agree, came out looking very nice. Thanks for watching!
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.
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
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
Love walnut. I have some that I need to turn into a cutting board.
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.
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 ⁉️🙀👍👍👍🇦🇺
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Looks great Tim! Thanks for sharing this beginner tutorial!
Of course, thank you for taking the time to watch!
Love it, love it, love it!!
Thanks for the upload friend!
Good job!
Good video with a great outcome. Although as a beginner, I don’t have any of those large machines.
Since I read t.co/oLg9l5gL3F , I think nothing will ever surpass it as an outstanding woodworking book. The book consists of attractive images as well as drawings and also reader-friendly text. I consider this book a "must have" since it supplies a broad range of information on just about everything working with woodworking and does it quite well.?
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 👍
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!
Thank You So Much! You just encouraged me to want to try the hubby's tools out. I've been asking for a butch block I think I can follow your directions, breaking them down into more precise DIY videos. So glad your video popped up on my Auto Play.
Thank you for watching! Good luck with the build and be sure to tag me in Instagram - would love to see the final result!
First watch a few videos on shop safety. Then watch a few videos in how to safely operate every tool you will use. Strictly speaking this was not a video for beginners. Lots of stuff that a beginner needs to know was skipped.
I enjoyed this video. The board came out great! Walnut is my favorite, so pretty.
Thank you, it's my favorite too!
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
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?
Wow that looks so good after you put the finish on it.
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.
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.
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
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
Beautiful board! You do very nice work, both with wood and your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words, Gary!
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.
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What does this comment has to do with how to do a cutting board?
Well done video! Great step by step instructions. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful. Currently making one now, did not know about watering the board to raise the fibers. Thanks for that!
Thanks!
"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.
"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
Thank u so much for this video & such in depth explanation !! 💖💖💖
Love the shop setup
"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
Love putting that mineral oil on at the end! So satisfying!
It sure is!
This is very helpful and informative. Thank you 🙏
"Cutting Board for Beginners | Woodworking Basics"
uses jointer
Exactly
then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining
"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.
Looks great! Nice job.
gorgeous board. Nice work!
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
Thank you for the video. This was the first video of yours I have seen. I subscribed and looked forward to seeing more. I really appreciated your style and demeanor in your delivery. Great job for a beginner like me to understand and follow. Thank you again.
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed my style - I'll be putting out more videos soon, stay tuned!
Great video! Thank you.
Great video!
Nice presentation and finished product. Thanks.
Beautiful. Great teaching style.
Nice tips. Beautiful board.
This was so helpful; thank you!
Beautiful!
very informative, especially with terminology! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, thanks for sharing! Cutting board turned out really cool!
Thank you!
Great, simple video. Thanks for uploading!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome videography and beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Great job, I love how it turned out. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this tutorial !
Thanks for watching!
Nicely done - thanks for the video
Really nice vid. Definitely something to look forward to when I have the space to do this!
Thanks! Hope you're able to make some space!
I’m new to woodworking and am making my first cutting boards. One for my father and one for my son. I’ve watched a lot of videos Thank you for the very informative video. It answered all my questions. The board is beautiful btw.
Excellent! Thank you.
Great information! Thanks for making and sharing this video.
Thank you!
Looks nice.
Great info.
The walnut is 🔥🔥🤙
Thank you! And by the way, you have my ideal workshop. Nice.
Wow great work.....love the video man
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!
Looks beautiful. Great build man!!
Thank you!
Great tutorial, 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!
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!
Thanks so much for this video. Now that explains a lot of doubts I had.
Very nice. Beautiful wood.
Well done! Thank you Sir!
those cuts are so perfect
Great video 👍🏻 and the cutting board came out beautiful too!
Thank you! Really wish I was able to keep this for myself! Guess it's time to make another one.
Casual Builds haha that’s usually the case 😝
Nice with good detail on each step
Great video. Used it to plan and make my own with walnut and maple.
Nice!!
I have a similar cutting board that I have had for over 40 years. Not sure about the type of wood but it is hardwood and looks to be in great condition. I have a set of Henkel kitchen knives in a block that are super sharp and compliment my cutting board
A great tutorial, thank you. I want to make a strip based Maidda (dough box) so this technique is perfect.
Thanks for watching - glad I could help!
Amazing Work 👍🏽
Really nice job and very clearly explained.
Very nice!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m a beginner as well and got a lot of information from you. Thank you again and appreciate this video!
Aloha!!🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thank you so much for watching and glad you found it helpful!
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!
Beautiful
I love walnut
That is a beautifull cutting board. My wife would love this thank you.
Beautiful Job!!!
Just stumbled onto your videos for the first time, and really enjoyed this one, and one other, that I just watched back to back!
I'm 54 yrs. of age, and only wish I'd have learned a WHOLE LOT MORE about Woodworking, than I have thus far!
I've really, only touched on it briefly, (from Aug. 2013 - Nov. 2014), when as almost, complete novice, I was hired as a "Sander" at a Cabinet Shop, in Tacoma, WA.
This shop, as I came to realize later, (even as the novice that I was), did not produce "top of the line" work, due to substandard training practices, and also, their inability to keep the maintenance of their D.A. Sanders, etc!!
Anyway, as I've already inferred; I'm certain that I was never properly trained on how to use my D.A. to sand correctly, but I SURELY put forth my BEST EFFORT, to make the Cabinet Door Frames & other parts that I sanded, to look the best they could!!
All this leads to a question I have. I was wondering why in the one scene, you appeared to be standing only half the cutting board at a time, instead of moving your Sander all the back and forth across it??
As I've said, I know that I was never properly trained, so I'm certain there is a very good reason for that, which I am unaware; so I am rather anxious to hear of it!! 😊
Thanks So Much!!
Ron
Now in Abilene, TX. 🙂
Hi Ron, thank you for checking out my video and glad you enjoyed it! To answer your question, I think it was because I had some planer snipe on one of the sides so it required some extra sanding to make things smooth on top. I usually try to go with the grain direction when sanding, but I'm usually not conscious about going from one end to the other for each pass.
one of the best videos on making cutting boards, BTW, music is excellent
Great build with lots of valuable information. This video deserves far more views. Subscribed.
Thank you!!
thank you so much bro hella helpful
Great vid and really nice editing! Love it!
Thank you!
Looks great!
Thanks!
Very very nice. You reminded me to oil my cutting boards.