I like how simple your set up is! How do you recommend making the taper on the middle board? I’m considering using a belt sander and guesstimating, but wanted to know if there was a better way. Thanks!
Hello, i've just finished making my third set of chopsticks, i does the beeswax wear off esily? i just used some howards butcher block conditioner but am desiring a stronger finish to kind of put a film over them as some chopsticks have. any suggestions? how good is just wax and can i just stick with this butcher block?
Hi, I use a mix of beeswax and mineral oil (almost the same composition as the butcher block conditioner) I would not be able to recommend a product that creates a real patina, tung oil comes to mind (but they need at least 5/8 coats of product , and I don't know if it's safe for food contact). Beeswax without oil is very hard and doesn't work well ... I hope I have helped you.
Thanks, in mine I use a press fit, but you can also make just an end stop (make out of wood) at the same height of the "channel/rail" use to put the hand plane. Hope to answer your questions, as you can read, English is not my language, but if you have any problem I'll try to help :)
For the oil I use the "wood food" (found on Amazon), but I think any mineral oil is quite the same, just check if is food safe. For the beeswax i don't know, I have a friend who have bees and he give me the wax, and after I clean the wax many times with a cotton cloth (used like a filter). My English is far from perfect and I hope you understand something :)
hi, sorry for the late reply, at the moment there is no video where I work it, but soon new content will arrive on the channel :) i am currently working to open a real shop
I was looking for a way to make adjustable tapers and this will work perfectly. Grazie mille!
Beautiful work, well done
wow, what a great technique for making chopsticks, very useful.... thank you, the video is very inspiring
I like how simple your set up is! How do you recommend making the taper on the middle board? I’m considering using a belt sander and guesstimating, but wanted to know if there was a better way. Thanks!
hi, sorry for the late reply, it can also be done with a hand saw and then finished with a plane
Hello, i've just finished making my third set of chopsticks, i does the beeswax wear off esily? i just used some howards butcher block conditioner but am desiring a stronger finish to kind of put a film over them as some chopsticks have. any suggestions? how good is just wax and can i just stick with this butcher block?
Hi, I use a mix of beeswax and mineral oil (almost the same composition as the butcher block conditioner) I would not be able to recommend a product that creates a real patina, tung oil comes to mind (but they need at least 5/8 coats of product , and I don't know if it's safe for food contact). Beeswax without oil is very hard and doesn't work well ... I hope I have helped you.
@@lorenzoscoppolettilab4859 Yes thank you very much, i highly appreciate the advise :)
Nice video! How does the chopstick stay in place in the jig? It moves around in mine
Thanks, in mine I use a press fit, but you can also make just an end stop (make out of wood) at the same height of the "channel/rail" use to put the hand plane. Hope to answer your questions, as you can read, English is not my language, but if you have any problem I'll try to help :)
Great video! Very informative
Thanks!
Do you need to oil the wood at all or will it be fine to use without? (I have boiled linseed oil)
Boiled linseed oil has chemicals and is not food safe
send me one 😄.. you got way too many
Is there a plan for making a jig like this?
do you put mineral oil on first and then beeswax? or does the order matter?
Hi, I use an handmade mix with beeswak and mineral oil, I think this is the best way. The beeswax alone is to hard (especially in winter).
@@lorenzoscoppolettilab4859 I see, does the brand matter for either?
For the oil I use the "wood food" (found on Amazon), but I think any mineral oil is quite the same, just check if is food safe. For the beeswax i don't know, I have a friend who have bees and he give me the wax, and after I clean the wax many times with a cotton cloth (used like a filter). My English is far from perfect and I hope you understand something :)
In your video title images show snakewood… But I don’t see you working on any Sneakwood? Is there a video where you do that?
hi, sorry for the late reply, at the moment there is no video where I work it, but soon new content will arrive on the channel :) i am currently working to open a real shop
Wow !!!
Thanks
Was thinking about making a pair for my first wood project, and a branch of pecan just fell.
Can you share plans please?
Hi, for this project I do not have plans, it's a very simple project and I work just by eye, but if you need plans I can make it for you
@@lorenzoscoppolettilab4859 I would love a set of plans for this. I will even make a video using your plans and crediting you for your design.
Hi, I will try to make some plans, but the dimension can change for the different size of hand plane..
Good
Bruh, I came here to see a easy dye making chopsticks and I come to this...not easy btw.