Nice videos! ... and I'm amazed at how much time you spend replying to folks here. My question : - is there any reason why I couldnt mill the thickness to 7/8" instead of 1 5/8"?....reason being I have enough 8/8 purple heart for the job but no 8/8 maple . I do however have ALOT of 4/4 curly maple to play with,,, what would you do ? . I'ld like to go with what I have . I realize that I'ld need to re-configure the dimentions of everything.
@Bugmonz I am often amazed at how much time I spend too, lol. And yes you can certainly use different thicknesses of stock. But the design will change and you'll need more strips to make up the board. But lots of folks use 4/4 stock to make some very cool boards. I would recommend playing with some samples and see if you can't come up with slick design that used the stock you have on hand.
Mark, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I've begun making these blocks and customers really love them. You are appreciated by all of us lumber-jocks!
@AyatollahGondola I have seen many boards made with walnut. Some folks are nervous about using it though because of potential nut allergies. I am not really sure how much of a concern that really is but its something to consider.
Why are their mixed woods though? Just for the pattern? And will bigger boards be any different other than the way it looks? I've always wondered why the lamination process in the first place. Does a whole piece split up too soon?
Is the math wrong on your dimensions ? You said final dimensions are 18 x 12 but the strips of wood are all cut to 15.5 long and adding the width of each individual strip, I get 12". so 12 X 15.5 or am I messed up?? Good vid.
@MrJOSEPHMAMA The math is correct. You might want to download the plans on our site to get a better feel for what's happening. Remember, the boards are being flipped so the final length of the board is different than the initial length of the parts.
@TheWoodWhisperer Actually, MrJosephmama is correct. The board is 1.25" thick in the video. You are cutting 1.25" thick strips. So they are square. Flipping them makes no difference. I you cut 11 of them you have 11x1.25 or 13.75 inches long The end result would be a board 12x13.75.
@jtpryan I'm sorry but that is not correct. The initial glueup of boards is indeed cut to 1 1/4" strips. But those strips are 1 5/8" thick, NOT 1 1/4" thick. When you turn them 90 degrees for the next glueup, you actually have 1 5/8 x 11 which is just under 18". This kind of project can be confusing if you just watch the video and never actually build the board. Makes much more sense when you go through the process.
@TheWoodWhisperer Oops, I stand corrected. I forgot the original dimension of 1 5/8 inch. The sad part is I was in the middle of making mine when I made the statement. I had already decided to make mine 1 3/4 inches thick and the final cuts 1 3/4 as well so I didn't pay attention to that original measurement. So I'm gonna get the yardstick for dissin' the teach...
Thank you so much for all the wonderful info you put out here. This will make a great Christmas gift for my son.
Thank you for this video. I am hoping to make an end grain cutting board and mount to a trolley, and was looking for how to do it. you have made it simple and easy to follow. Hopefully I will get it sorted. Thanks :-)
@TheWoodWhisperer Actually, some studies have suggested enzymes in the wood, but most believe the anti-bacterial action is due to capillary desiccation. Therefore, endgrain should be much superior to long grain for bacteriostatic/bactericidal effects.
hey marc i have wood that is 7 in. wide and i was wondering if i could change the dimensions of the boards you rip and the pattern would still come out right.
@TheUltimatebushcraft As soon as you change the dimensions, you change the pattern. Now keep in mind there are lots of patterns that would look cool. So have fun experimenting and see what you come up with.
Love the podcast (and congrats on the baby news btw). I downloaded your plans for this from your site, and noticed that the widths (2 1/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/4. 3/4) you cut each strip to are listed as "rough dimensions" on the plans, but in the video it looks like that's the dressed width.. If I get rough lumber 6" wide, by the time I dress it, those measurements might not be possible right?
@arviragus Thanks for the congrats! The plan was made by a friend of mine so if there is any inconsistency, go with what you see in the video. the video itself contains everything you need to know to build it so when in doubt, trust the video. But also remember that if your numbers are slightly off from mine, its not the end of the world. Your final board dimensions or the pattern itself will just be slightly different.
Good point: my concerns would be that the wood is food safe (residue will be in the food) and that any glues be safe too. I plan to try to make one this summer :) They are so attractive and really expensive to buy.
Years ago, butchers cut on a butchers' block made of wood- now most are on hard plastics, the state sanitation inspectors are now saying wood surfaces can be just as good as poly (plastic) surfaces- with a mixture of bleach and water, wood can be sanitized and cleaned very well. Also wood can be easily sanded (not plastic) for a level surface
In my opinion, cutting boards should never be made of wood. Wood is porous and will suck up any food juices and then rot and...You know, lots of nice bugs. Cutting boards in my opinion should be made of something smooth and non porous then it can be thoughly disenfected. Fancy work though! Thumbs up on the workmanship!
@woodentoolcompany Thanks. There are a lot of conflicting view points and some studies show that wood is actually less likely to harbor bacteria, because of the fact that its porous and "breathes". Whether you go synthetic or wood, keep your board clean and you'll be fine.
@TheWoodWhisperer Glad to see you got an open mind, Hope you check out my homemade tool video's. Im sure you would get Hooked! Looking forward to hearing some comments!
Spot on Brotha from Anotha Motha. While what woodentoolcompany said sounds sensible at first glance the logic is actually flawed. Even though the wood is dead it still has natural antibacterial properties which make it actively kill bacteria. Also, any surface that is going to remain smooth and non porous as suggested is not going to be good for your knives... and blunt knives are a whole knew hazard... and a hassle. Top work Captain Mark!
@TheWoodWhisperer After I made that comment I was working out a cabinet job and my customer wanted a wooden cutting board..I gave her the talk that cutting boards shouldnt be made of wood because of the bacteria..She told me it was fine..She uses bleach on hers and says its fine..Just thought I would post what she said.
@TheWoodWhisperer Wood is great for everything but meats, just because of the contamination factor and not being able to dish wash your wood cutting board. Wood is my cutting board material of choice for everything but meat.
They did this one on a lifestyle show here and wood showed up to be the best in bacteria swaps. All boards were cleaned as per normal kitchen wash up and the theory is that the nasties actually go into the grain of the wood and don't come out again. They also recommended after a soap+water wash to cover the surface with salt for 15 to 20 minutes to kill off remaining bacteria (obviously not every time......)
@woodentoolcompany With respect, what you are saying seems like common sense, but as is often the case, common sense is not supported by science because there are factors that aren't considered. Research does indeed suggest that wooden cutting surfaces can be quite safe, and in many cases, studies show plastic is much more likely to harbour and grow bad bacteria. Plastic, in most studies, is the worst option. Stainless steel is great, but not usually practical or good for your knives.
@woodentoolcompany Studies have been done that actually show that wood holds bacteria for a shorter time period than other cutting board materials like plastic, glass, metal, and lexan.
@woodentoolcompany actually, it's not bad at all, I am a vegetarian, so no meat on my board, but other than that, I only scrub it with a spunge and water or with some vinegar and let it dry. Bacteria die in a dry environment, so no problems. Also before use oiling the board creates a environment where juices cannot go deep in the first place.
@TheWoodWhisperer LOL... I wasn't thinking about eating the wood, just about cutting food on it. I know Bubinga is toxic and had been told the most exotics are. Just wanted your opinion... anyway... you have a new sub...
@chyrd The safe recommendation is to stick with domestics and avoid exotics all together. But its my personal belief that as long as the wood isn't naturally oily, you can probably get away with it as a cutting surface. Exposure is pretty minimal.
@rockaction9 Glue will hold it together, but you'll need some form of support underneath. I would imagine with so many glue lines and segments, the top could sag over time without enough support.
thicker boards have all-threads going through them at several intervals. They are bolted tight and the holes plugged after. I have seen the thinner ones that are not through bolted come apart and split where glued, but after many years. Through bolting seems to cure that, but it is an extra cost and time.
Excellent video and project. I just finished my board out of maple and purpleheart, glued with Titebond3. Everything was perfect until today when I went to apply the salad bowl finish. Just 24 hours after routing handholds, I have MAJOR bowing in 2 directions (x&y). Any ideas? I thought it was going to be perfect. Oh yeah, planing after handholds are already routed is not a good thing.
@rrathjr1 Sorry to hear that man. these cutting boards have been known to go haywire once in a while. Could be due to moisture, clamping pressure, internal stress in the wood, etc.... And sometimes it seems like there's just as x-factor. I would probably apply a little moisture to the concave side to see if you can't straighten it out a bit. Maybe clamp it to the bench for a while. A little bowing is ok, but if its severe, that's gonna be a problem
I made one for my sister this Christmas and put on four coats of salad bowl finish, waiting several hours between coats. Now she's saying the finish is coming off. I'm thinking it might be getting worn from use and not really "coming off," but I am curious if I should have put on more coats or if the cold in my shop meant I should have waited longer.
@EdgarDirby Well hard to say since we don't actually know what's happening to her board. If its getting dull, than that just means that you applied the finish properly. The board isn't supposed to be shiny. If the board is peeling, than that means you applied too much finish and created a substantial film. If that's the case, I'd recommend scraping off the top layer of finish, sanding lightly, and giving the board back. :)
Thanks again for your last response on my purpleheart question. Using your guide, I made one over the holidays as a christmas present using cherry and maple. The two made a nice subtle contrast.
One issue I came across was a slight bowing at the end of the board. Because I was worried about the pieces slipping around when gluing the end-grain-up pieces together, I glued one at a time. Even with a caul, this technique seems to be flawed. Any ideas?
@fastgs1 You might try using biscuits or something on the final glueup to help hold everything in position. You really do want to do the whole glueup at once. Don't forget to use cauls to help keep everything flat too. But dowels or biscuits will help lock things in position if you really need the extra support.
@TheWoodWhisperer Thanks again for the response, Marc. However, the "bowing at the end" I'm referring to was a concave bow along one side that you see when looking at the face of the board. I glued separately to ensure that any imperfections caused by swaying in the blade during the cut could be fixed individually during clamping. Anyways, next time I'll stick with glueing them all at once.
ok if I understand this properly I need to find a piece of mapple and purple heart 2 inches thick? Im a bit confused by the way you list the thickness 8/4" = 2" if i understand properly. Thanks I love your videos and want to build a few of these. Looks nice. Thanks for the video
Great video and thanks for taking the time to show how to do that. I think you miss spelled your e-mail address a few times though. Still, thanks for making a great video and keeping it entertaining.
@fastgs1 You'll find mixed info on this. Personally, I think that purpleheart is safe for food contact within normal usage on a cutting board. But everyone needs to make an informed decision for themselves. If in doubt, stick with domestics like maple and cherry.
Cool! I was just making sure I wasn't imagining things or missing a step. I made a few mistakes like that on a ladder building video. Ha ha. Next time I will just put those little annotations you tube has to fix it. Thanks for the great work!
This is a great video, however a bit confusing since I think you are using 2 different patterns for the video. I see you start out with one gluing pattern and then when you flip to expose the end grain it's a different order ie 2.25 was on the ends .75 on the second row; suddenly the .75 pieces are in the middle. On the video thumbnail the smallest rectangles are 2nd row and on your finished board they are through center long way. Am i seeing things? Anyhow both patterns look great! thanks
@jwikan Yeah I was making two different boards and got them confused. Truth is, its just a matter of how you lay out the parts in the first glueup. either way looks cool so it usually doesn't create a problem for people. We also have a plan on our site that shows the exact order. Way too late to fix the video now though. :)
Dude, this was great! I'm sorry to correct you (it's a disease) but at the end of the video the website is misspelled. I will be subscribing and visiting the site, thanks again!
That's what I want to.. but make one about five foot long, with intigrated dowls for each block for extra strength, so as to make a neck through bass guitar!
of course add a truss rod and use stainless steel frets.
Cleave the neck so as to have the fingerboard match the neck after the truss rod is placed.
one little thing. you spelt the address for your website wrong at the end of the video but apart from that perfect textbook video and looks really good.
Have you or would you consider using black locust? It is certainly hard enough, but I haven't been able to get a finish to stick, so is it too oily? The grain seems tight.
Thanks for the video, I couldn't remember how to do the setup for a cutting board.
@Ismlor the pores on red oak are wide open. So most people prefer not to use it for cutting boards. But if you use my varnish fill method for finishing, you can probably get away with it.
@TheWoodWhisperer Thanks for the quick reply! I was surprised to hear you say that sometimes the mixture might go all the way through to the other side. I'd imagine that would be the case with the red oak then. Heck maybe I could blow air through it haha! PS OT: Would love to see you make a drum ;)
@Ismlor Want to learn a trick that will impress your friends? Take a stick of red oak about 12" in length, dip one end in soapy water, and blow on the other end. You should see bubbles forming on the soapy side. Wide open baby!
@TheWoodWhisperer Nice -Ima try that one. -enjoyed your jointer calibration vid. Once I can afford one, I'll go out and collect my own wood. Lots of Oak around here
I'm moving into a new (OLD!) house and looking at a number of renovations. One of them is redoing much of the kitchen. I love baking bread, and for that I can't have too large a cutting board for all the flour and kneading. I'm tempted to try to integrate a cutting board into part of, if not all of the counter. Any suggestions for how to work a project like that on end grain? Given the max planing width, would you do it in sections? Thoughts?!
@aspiringbodhisattva Congrats on the new old house. :) Making a giant cutting board is not all that unlike making a workbench. So based on your planing limitations, I would definitely recommend breaking it up into sections. Obviously end grain adds a whole new level of complexity the larger you get. But it can be done. Good luck!
dear mark, i have a very low quality shop (not a lot of power tools) i have a miter saw, a wood lathe, a table saw,a belt sander, a grinder, and in the next few days i am getting an old air compressor from my grandpa. i do not have a lot of funding to get wood and i am looking to make something cool to impress my family can you give me some ideas please?
@TheFishingschool Well, of course a cutting board is a great project that just about anyone can use and appreciate. So I usually recommend that as a first project. Other than that, I would simply try to fill a need. Look around the house, ask family members, and see what people want. Then try to find a plan for that item and go for it!
Some HD's carry maple, so that's the best choice. If not maple, then I would be inclined to use red oak. Its normally not ideal for cutting boards because of the open pores. But since this is an end grain board, the pores on the faces are no longer part of the cutting surface. Its all end grain. So I would say red oak.
I would start with a topic or project you are actually interested. Lots of ways you can go in woodworking, and your personal preferences could take you in one direction or another. Your tool choices will also depend on these preferences. But a good beginners class should give you an introduction to basic tool and wood. I think that's what you need at this point.
I always recommend people take a class first before they start buying tools. Its important to know what the tools do and which ones you need for the type of woodworking you want to do. So see if you can get your parents to sign you up for a local woodworking class, and start there.
I think you might be best served buying a set of plans. I just did a google search for pool cue rack plans and got a few results. Plans are a great way to get your feet wet in woodworking.
awesome video i think i will make one for myself after my father passed i got all his wood working materials i just always thought it was to hard for me but i think i can do this if i det stuck i guessi can ask my hubby for help but i want to do it all on my own and your videos are very informitive thanks
Primarily because I don't know what might be in those oils. Its just a precautionary measure since the oil could potentially get into the food. I have seen people use oily woods before but I prefer to be a little extra cautious.
Nice project and well edited. I'll give it a go. I get the end grain logic.
One Christmas I made a bunch of long grain cutting boards where each piece of alternating woods was dovetailed to the next. .. sliding them together with a slight drag fit. . Looked good, but people didn't notice the dovetail joints at the edge....dang 'em
Great video and well planned out. I love to work with wood and you rekindled my interest. Some great touches of humor, thanks very much and keep up the great work!
I am also difficult to find a place that sell these specialty species in 8/4, at most I can find 1/2. I live in houston, its frustrating. great idea though, I am bound to find some wood somewhere
I love the combination of purple heart and maple but I am looking forsomething a little more, college school influenced... haha. I was looking around in my local wood and saw Bloodwood, would you recommend I use this? was also looking for a great black like wood. going for a red and black theme, go tech! (ttu). I know he was talking about avoid soft, large grained wood... where can I find if I can use these? Thanks in advance.
Read the comments above to see my explanation on where I recommend buying the wood from. Kits are available.
I honestly wouldn't recommend getting too crazy with the woods, especially if you actually plan to use the board. I get a little nervous using the oily exotics. Some folks do it, but I try to avoid them. Bloodwood is one of those.
On cleaning this board, scraping is the old method and still stands true. I don't know of the use of salt but it makes sense since salt acts as a preservative for foods and would help stop any spoilage. The other factor is that wood should help keep itself clean as the tanic acids help sterilize the board and this is something that plastic cutting boards will --NOT-- do. Plastic cutting boards will need more cleaning than wood and will require the bleach mentioned but the wood shouldn't.
lol at school when i made a chopping board we had to put 2 holes in the pieces of wood and get dowes to match it, then we had to glue it together. But this way seems so much easier.
Thanks man. The maple I get is usually cut to 8/4 and about 8 ft. long. Its pretty typical 8/4 stock though, nothing fancy. We have a few hardwood dealers here in Phoenix. One thing you might look into if you are looking to order on the web is a company called Bell Forest Products. They sell "kits" specifically for this project.
I think I'll try Bell forest. I live in central Illinois, so there aren't very many high quality hardwood dealers near me, and I only have so many Maple trees in my yard! It'll be nice to use some Michigan wood again too. Thanks for the help!
Hey! Im interested in doing this project for woodshop next year. You said that Bell Forest Products sells a kit for this, could you tell me the name of that kit.
I would love to see more video's that are mind teasers like puzzles made out of wood. I made this block of wood 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 block and used a Forcner bit to make a small block in the middle. I sold them blocks for 10 bucks a pop.. any more ideas on small projects like that ?
How are you going to clean such a surface, I know my old butcher used to soak in scalding water, scrape his end -grain block and sprinkle salt over it to extrakt the moisture
Great video! Love your projects. Where did you get that ink roller? I've looked all over and can't seem to find one, but I like the idea of using it for spreading the glue.
One thing you mentioned with the glue but not in choosing woods - toxicity. Some of the exotics are not only hazardous to breath the dust when working it but may not be good to use for food but are fine for furniture and other wood uses.
Love your videos, just thought this should be mentioned.
Nice videos! ... and I'm amazed at how much time you spend replying to folks here. My question : - is there any reason why I couldnt mill the thickness to 7/8" instead of 1 5/8"?....reason being I have enough 8/8 purple heart for the job but no 8/8 maple . I do however have ALOT of 4/4 curly maple to play with,,, what would you do ? . I'ld like to go with what I have . I realize that I'ld need to re-configure the dimentions of everything.
Bugmonz 1 week ago
@Bugmonz I am often amazed at how much time I spend too, lol. And yes you can certainly use different thicknesses of stock. But the design will change and you'll need more strips to make up the board. But lots of folks use 4/4 stock to make some very cool boards. I would recommend playing with some samples and see if you can't come up with slick design that used the stock you have on hand.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 week ago
Mark, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I've begun making these blocks and customers really love them. You are appreciated by all of us lumber-jocks!
Lumberjock49 2 weeks ago
awesome
casey9589 3 weeks ago
Love your shows. So inspriational. As a novice to woodworking, I use your shows as a motivational factor. THANKS
randysngh 1 month ago
What clamps are those?
penixEnvy 1 month ago
@penixEnvy Bessey brand
TheWoodWhisperer 1 month ago
Great video!
EricCarterNow 1 month ago
What do you think about walnut wood for these?
AyatollahGondola 2 months ago
@AyatollahGondola I have seen many boards made with walnut. Some folks are nervous about using it though because of potential nut allergies. I am not really sure how much of a concern that really is but its something to consider.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer
Why are their mixed woods though? Just for the pattern? And will bigger boards be any different other than the way it looks? I've always wondered why the lamination process in the first place. Does a whole piece split up too soon?
AyatollahGondola 2 months ago
@AyatollahGondola It is 100% for looks. Going with one wood would certainly simplify things dramatically.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 months ago
my dad makes these,and they look so good!
SookieAlue 2 months ago
Uhhg. I think I'll just buy one already made.
dvdfrnzwbr 2 months ago
@dvdfrnzwbr Just finishing one. For $150 it's yours.
jtpryan 2 months ago
@jtpryan fair price! :)
TheWoodWhisperer 2 months ago
Is the math wrong on your dimensions ? You said final dimensions are 18 x 12 but the strips of wood are all cut to 15.5 long and adding the width of each individual strip, I get 12". so 12 X 15.5 or am I messed up?? Good vid.
MrJOSEPHMAMA 2 months ago
@MrJOSEPHMAMA The math is correct. You might want to download the plans on our site to get a better feel for what's happening. Remember, the boards are being flipped so the final length of the board is different than the initial length of the parts.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Actually, MrJosephmama is correct. The board is 1.25" thick in the video. You are cutting 1.25" thick strips. So they are square. Flipping them makes no difference. I you cut 11 of them you have 11x1.25 or 13.75 inches long The end result would be a board 12x13.75.
jtpryan 2 months ago
@jtpryan I'm sorry but that is not correct. The initial glueup of boards is indeed cut to 1 1/4" strips. But those strips are 1 5/8" thick, NOT 1 1/4" thick. When you turn them 90 degrees for the next glueup, you actually have 1 5/8 x 11 which is just under 18". This kind of project can be confusing if you just watch the video and never actually build the board. Makes much more sense when you go through the process.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Oops, I stand corrected. I forgot the original dimension of 1 5/8 inch. The sad part is I was in the middle of making mine when I made the statement. I had already decided to make mine 1 3/4 inches thick and the final cuts 1 3/4 as well so I didn't pay attention to that original measurement. So I'm gonna get the yardstick for dissin' the teach...
Thank you so much for all the wonderful info you put out here. This will make a great Christmas gift for my son.
jtpryan 2 months ago
You remind me of Bill Nye the Science Guy
picardkid 4 months ago
@picardkid i need to start wearing bow ties.
TheWoodWhisperer 4 months ago 3
this is coooollllll
:):)
atifhasan79 4 months ago
Thank you for this video. I am hoping to make an end grain cutting board and mount to a trolley, and was looking for how to do it. you have made it simple and easy to follow. Hopefully I will get it sorted. Thanks :-)
cybergod 5 months ago
The long grain wood cutting board have shown to be sanitary superior compared to the plastic boards.
I am curious, will end grain cutting board accumulate more bacteria than long grain cutting boards?
lordmetroid 5 months ago
@lordmetroid I don't see why it would....
TheWoodWhisperer 5 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Actually, some studies have suggested enzymes in the wood, but most believe the anti-bacterial action is due to capillary desiccation. Therefore, endgrain should be much superior to long grain for bacteriostatic/bactericidal effects.
derekHSmith 5 months ago
ROFL Dude.....the mic thing about killed me mon!...=)
Lutherblue2004 6 months ago
hey marc i have wood that is 7 in. wide and i was wondering if i could change the dimensions of the boards you rip and the pattern would still come out right.
please respond and thanks for the video!
TheUltimatebushcraft 6 months ago
@TheUltimatebushcraft As soon as you change the dimensions, you change the pattern. Now keep in mind there are lots of patterns that would look cool. So have fun experimenting and see what you come up with.
TheWoodWhisperer 6 months ago
I guess you noticed the Word whisperer is miss spelled the I and the S are swapped. at 8:37 and 8:44.
Whsiperer < this is how it is in the video twice but the third time it is correct
But I like your vid and how well you explain things and why, Its great Dude!!
roaringleo57 7 months ago
Hi Mark,
Neophyte wanna be woodworker here...
Love the podcast (and congrats on the baby news btw). I downloaded your plans for this from your site, and noticed that the widths (2 1/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/4. 3/4) you cut each strip to are listed as "rough dimensions" on the plans, but in the video it looks like that's the dressed width.. If I get rough lumber 6" wide, by the time I dress it, those measurements might not be possible right?
arviragus 7 months ago
@arviragus Thanks for the congrats! The plan was made by a friend of mine so if there is any inconsistency, go with what you see in the video. the video itself contains everything you need to know to build it so when in doubt, trust the video. But also remember that if your numbers are slightly off from mine, its not the end of the world. Your final board dimensions or the pattern itself will just be slightly different.
TheWoodWhisperer 7 months ago
the knife you are using at 1:44 is from cutco , right?
spooky333221 7 months ago
@spooky333221 i honestly have no idea, :).
TheWoodWhisperer 7 months ago
hahahaha "leeets get readyyyyy 2 make a cutting booooard!!"
masterfenixxx 7 months ago
All you have to do is clean and scrub the board down, then soak it in hot water. Bam, no more disease.
sharkhead7854 8 months ago
very nice! I wanna make another project like this now.. Never worked with Purpleheart timber yet
daz99uk5 9 months ago
This is a great video, easy and creative for work
GreenAllSelections 10 months ago
Nice work, very creative.
Congratulations,
Roberto - Brazil
jminucelli 10 months ago
How much heat can this handle? I'm making a kitchen cart and want to put one on top. Just woundering if I can set a hot pan on it.
1faSStchevy 10 months ago
@1faSStchevy Honestly I don't know. But its wood so it can certainly scorch.
TheWoodWhisperer 10 months ago
Good point: my concerns would be that the wood is food safe (residue will be in the food) and that any glues be safe too. I plan to try to make one this summer :) They are so attractive and really expensive to buy.
tross69 10 months ago
Years ago, butchers cut on a butchers' block made of wood- now most are on hard plastics, the state sanitation inspectors are now saying wood surfaces can be just as good as poly (plastic) surfaces- with a mixture of bleach and water, wood can be sanitized and cleaned very well. Also wood can be easily sanded (not plastic) for a level surface
MaineMeatMan 10 months ago
In my opinion, cutting boards should never be made of wood. Wood is porous and will suck up any food juices and then rot and...You know, lots of nice bugs. Cutting boards in my opinion should be made of something smooth and non porous then it can be thoughly disenfected. Fancy work though! Thumbs up on the workmanship!
woodentoolcompany 10 months ago
@woodentoolcompany Thanks. There are a lot of conflicting view points and some studies show that wood is actually less likely to harbor bacteria, because of the fact that its porous and "breathes". Whether you go synthetic or wood, keep your board clean and you'll be fine.
TheWoodWhisperer 10 months ago 6
@TheWoodWhisperer Glad to see you got an open mind, Hope you check out my homemade tool video's. Im sure you would get Hooked! Looking forward to hearing some comments!
woodentoolcompany 10 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer
Spot on Brotha from Anotha Motha. While what woodentoolcompany said sounds sensible at first glance the logic is actually flawed. Even though the wood is dead it still has natural antibacterial properties which make it actively kill bacteria. Also, any surface that is going to remain smooth and non porous as suggested is not going to be good for your knives... and blunt knives are a whole knew hazard... and a hassle. Top work Captain Mark!
seedyoldman 10 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer After I made that comment I was working out a cabinet job and my customer wanted a wooden cutting board..I gave her the talk that cutting boards shouldnt be made of wood because of the bacteria..She told me it was fine..She uses bleach on hers and says its fine..Just thought I would post what she said.
woodentoolcompany 9 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Wood is great for everything but meats, just because of the contamination factor and not being able to dish wash your wood cutting board. Wood is my cutting board material of choice for everything but meat.
Wilson1592 8 months ago
They did this one on a lifestyle show here and wood showed up to be the best in bacteria swaps. All boards were cleaned as per normal kitchen wash up and the theory is that the nasties actually go into the grain of the wood and don't come out again. They also recommended after a soap+water wash to cover the surface with salt for 15 to 20 minutes to kill off remaining bacteria (obviously not every time......)
uls192 5 months ago
@woodentoolcompany With respect, what you are saying seems like common sense, but as is often the case, common sense is not supported by science because there are factors that aren't considered. Research does indeed suggest that wooden cutting surfaces can be quite safe, and in many cases, studies show plastic is much more likely to harbour and grow bad bacteria. Plastic, in most studies, is the worst option. Stainless steel is great, but not usually practical or good for your knives.
tross69 10 months ago
@woodentoolcompany Studies have been done that actually show that wood holds bacteria for a shorter time period than other cutting board materials like plastic, glass, metal, and lexan.
nismo812 10 months ago
@woodentoolcompany actually, it's not bad at all, I am a vegetarian, so no meat on my board, but other than that, I only scrub it with a spunge and water or with some vinegar and let it dry. Bacteria die in a dry environment, so no problems. Also before use oiling the board creates a environment where juices cannot go deep in the first place.
irrise 8 months ago
@woodentoolcompany Butchers have been using end grain cutting blocks for centuries... you know,blood,guts.......
smartmart143 8 months ago
@woodentoolcompany you could boil the kettle and pour it onto the wooden board
hardflip2lateflip 7 months ago
Awesome. Great vid!
adamenstrom 11 months ago
Isn't Purple Heart slightly toxic?
chyrd 11 months ago
@chyrd like all wood, you don't want to eat it. But I never heard of it being truly toxic.
TheWoodWhisperer 11 months ago
@TheWoodWhisperer LOL... I wasn't thinking about eating the wood, just about cutting food on it. I know Bubinga is toxic and had been told the most exotics are. Just wanted your opinion... anyway... you have a new sub...
chyrd 11 months ago
@chyrd The safe recommendation is to stick with domestics and avoid exotics all together. But its my personal belief that as long as the wood isn't naturally oily, you can probably get away with it as a cutting surface. Exposure is pretty minimal.
TheWoodWhisperer 11 months ago
I want to build a tabletop surface in this same fashion, will glue alone hold it together if its a much larger surface?
rockaction9 1 year ago
@rockaction9 Glue will hold it together, but you'll need some form of support underneath. I would imagine with so many glue lines and segments, the top could sag over time without enough support.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
@rockaction9
thicker boards have all-threads going through them at several intervals. They are bolted tight and the holes plugged after. I have seen the thinner ones that are not through bolted come apart and split where glued, but after many years. Through bolting seems to cure that, but it is an extra cost and time.
AyatollahGondola 2 months ago
so cool!
sparks158 1 year ago
Excellent video and project. I just finished my board out of maple and purpleheart, glued with Titebond3. Everything was perfect until today when I went to apply the salad bowl finish. Just 24 hours after routing handholds, I have MAJOR bowing in 2 directions (x&y). Any ideas? I thought it was going to be perfect. Oh yeah, planing after handholds are already routed is not a good thing.
rrathjr1 1 year ago
@rrathjr1 Sorry to hear that man. these cutting boards have been known to go haywire once in a while. Could be due to moisture, clamping pressure, internal stress in the wood, etc.... And sometimes it seems like there's just as x-factor. I would probably apply a little moisture to the concave side to see if you can't straighten it out a bit. Maybe clamp it to the bench for a while. A little bowing is ok, but if its severe, that's gonna be a problem
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
I made one for my sister this Christmas and put on four coats of salad bowl finish, waiting several hours between coats. Now she's saying the finish is coming off. I'm thinking it might be getting worn from use and not really "coming off," but I am curious if I should have put on more coats or if the cold in my shop meant I should have waited longer.
EdgarDirby 1 year ago
@EdgarDirby Well hard to say since we don't actually know what's happening to her board. If its getting dull, than that just means that you applied the finish properly. The board isn't supposed to be shiny. If the board is peeling, than that means you applied too much finish and created a substantial film. If that's the case, I'd recommend scraping off the top layer of finish, sanding lightly, and giving the board back. :)
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Thanks for the advice! However I can explain it to her where it's not my fault is best.
EdgarDirby 1 year ago
Thanks again for your last response on my purpleheart question. Using your guide, I made one over the holidays as a christmas present using cherry and maple. The two made a nice subtle contrast.
One issue I came across was a slight bowing at the end of the board. Because I was worried about the pieces slipping around when gluing the end-grain-up pieces together, I glued one at a time. Even with a caul, this technique seems to be flawed. Any ideas?
fastgs1 1 year ago
@fastgs1 You might try using biscuits or something on the final glueup to help hold everything in position. You really do want to do the whole glueup at once. Don't forget to use cauls to help keep everything flat too. But dowels or biscuits will help lock things in position if you really need the extra support.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Thanks again for the response, Marc. However, the "bowing at the end" I'm referring to was a concave bow along one side that you see when looking at the face of the board. I glued separately to ensure that any imperfections caused by swaying in the blade during the cut could be fixed individually during clamping. Anyways, next time I'll stick with glueing them all at once.
Keep up the good work.
fastgs1 1 year ago
ok if I understand this properly I need to find a piece of mapple and purple heart 2 inches thick? Im a bit confused by the way you list the thickness 8/4" = 2" if i understand properly. Thanks I love your videos and want to build a few of these. Looks nice. Thanks for the video
DARKSCOPE001 1 year ago
@DARKSCOPE001 lumber sold at 8/4 is usually about 1 3/4" thick after surfacing. But it is always sold as 8/4. Just a terminology thing.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Great video and thanks for taking the time to show how to do that. I think you miss spelled your e-mail address a few times though. Still, thanks for making a great video and keeping it entertaining.
madman13lm 1 year ago
Great video, but I've heard that purpleheart isn't food safe? Does sealing it eliminate this?
fastgs1 1 year ago
@fastgs1 You'll find mixed info on this. Personally, I think that purpleheart is safe for food contact within normal usage on a cutting board. But everyone needs to make an informed decision for themselves. If in doubt, stick with domestics like maple and cherry.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Great video, shows how quick and easy it is to make a really cool looking chopping board.
woodfurnitureplans 1 year ago
A good lesson in how there is no such thing as having too many clamps.
EdgarDirby 1 year ago
fantastico,pero no saldra mas facil pintarlo, bueno aqui esta el arte ,genial.
marcela8662 1 year ago
Cool! I was just making sure I wasn't imagining things or missing a step. I made a few mistakes like that on a ladder building video. Ha ha. Next time I will just put those little annotations you tube has to fix it. Thanks for the great work!
jwikan 1 year ago
This is a great video, however a bit confusing since I think you are using 2 different patterns for the video. I see you start out with one gluing pattern and then when you flip to expose the end grain it's a different order ie 2.25 was on the ends .75 on the second row; suddenly the .75 pieces are in the middle. On the video thumbnail the smallest rectangles are 2nd row and on your finished board they are through center long way. Am i seeing things? Anyhow both patterns look great! thanks
jwikan 1 year ago
@jwikan Yeah I was making two different boards and got them confused. Truth is, its just a matter of how you lay out the parts in the first glueup. either way looks cool so it usually doesn't create a problem for people. We also have a plan on our site that shows the exact order. Way too late to fix the video now though. :)
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Dude, this was great! I'm sorry to correct you (it's a disease) but at the end of the video the website is misspelled. I will be subscribing and visiting the site, thanks again!
chubbzeeubbzee 1 year ago
@chubbzeeubbzee After almost 4 years, I am well aware of the misspelling, lol. Glad you enjoyed the video.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Made several of these boards last year for Christmas. All the women in my family went nuts over them.
sandman7ac 1 year ago
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make! Now, we just need to get a Freud blade on your table... Cheers!
veritas264 1 year ago
Brasil!!!OK BONITO
mtosonsoe 1 year ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Its guys like you that make me want to grab a piece of wood and whittle. Nice job!
windcloud7 1 year ago
How much would it cost me for you to have this board made properly? Thank you.
polarbear60 1 year ago
@polarbear60 Hard to say. That's going to depend on who you have make it for you. I could never get more than $75 when I made mine for clients.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
That's what I want to.. but make one about five foot long, with intigrated dowls for each block for extra strength, so as to make a neck through bass guitar!
of course add a truss rod and use stainless steel frets.
Cleave the neck so as to have the fingerboard match the neck after the truss rod is placed.
save the woody parts to use as control knobs!
Now we're talking!
panhead1219 1 year ago
where did you get your wood from
xXMrKlutch123Xx 1 year ago
@xXMrKlutch123Xx I just get mine locally. But you can order kits for this project at Bell Forest Products.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
wow, this seems very simple to make for a beginner(such as myself). i'll make sure to make one sometime :)
akwardsaw 1 year ago
one little thing. you spelt the address for your website wrong at the end of the video but apart from that perfect textbook video and looks really good.
jawbraeka 1 year ago
May i ask where i can get some
of those larger orange clamps?
really nice video with lots of helpful
tips, thanks. :)
Vitaliy711 1 year ago
@Vitaliy711 many vendors carry them. Just look for Jet or Bessey parallel clamps.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Have you or would you consider using black locust? It is certainly hard enough, but I haven't been able to get a finish to stick, so is it too oily? The grain seems tight.
Thanks for the video, I couldn't remember how to do the setup for a cutting board.
Blinky114 1 year ago
@Blinky114 I would probably avoid black locust. There are some toxicity and irritation concerns with that wood.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
I made a End Grain Cutting/Bread Board yesterday and used Beech and Utile.
It seems to be great so far.
Kintaro696 1 year ago
Is it ok to use Red Oak for butcherblock? Is it an open grain or is that a different oak species? Thanks!
Ismlor 1 year ago
@Ismlor the pores on red oak are wide open. So most people prefer not to use it for cutting boards. But if you use my varnish fill method for finishing, you can probably get away with it.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Thanks for the quick reply! I was surprised to hear you say that sometimes the mixture might go all the way through to the other side. I'd imagine that would be the case with the red oak then. Heck maybe I could blow air through it haha! PS OT: Would love to see you make a drum ;)
Ismlor 1 year ago
@Ismlor Want to learn a trick that will impress your friends? Take a stick of red oak about 12" in length, dip one end in soapy water, and blow on the other end. You should see bubbles forming on the soapy side. Wide open baby!
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
@TheWoodWhisperer Nice -Ima try that one. -enjoyed your jointer calibration vid. Once I can afford one, I'll go out and collect my own wood. Lots of Oak around here
Ismlor 1 year ago
Hey there! Great post. I've a question.
I'm moving into a new (OLD!) house and looking at a number of renovations. One of them is redoing much of the kitchen. I love baking bread, and for that I can't have too large a cutting board for all the flour and kneading. I'm tempted to try to integrate a cutting board into part of, if not all of the counter. Any suggestions for how to work a project like that on end grain? Given the max planing width, would you do it in sections? Thoughts?!
aspiringbodhisattva 1 year ago
@aspiringbodhisattva Congrats on the new old house. :) Making a giant cutting board is not all that unlike making a workbench. So based on your planing limitations, I would definitely recommend breaking it up into sections. Obviously end grain adds a whole new level of complexity the larger you get. But it can be done. Good luck!
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
I've just gotten into woodworking and just want to thankyou for so many great tutorial videos. Cheers, CR
CelticReject 1 year ago
dear mark, i have a very low quality shop (not a lot of power tools) i have a miter saw, a wood lathe, a table saw,a belt sander, a grinder, and in the next few days i am getting an old air compressor from my grandpa. i do not have a lot of funding to get wood and i am looking to make something cool to impress my family can you give me some ideas please?
TheFishingschool 1 year ago
@TheFishingschool Well, of course a cutting board is a great project that just about anyone can use and appreciate. So I usually recommend that as a first project. Other than that, I would simply try to fill a need. Look around the house, ask family members, and see what people want. Then try to find a plan for that item and go for it!
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
i will definatly try i guess i will have to go buy an army of clamps, oh well it will be worth it knowing that i made something useful
TheFishingschool 1 year ago
besides the red oak for the dark, what would be good for the light at HD
pyrodragon2488 1 year ago
I guess you could use poplar if you wanted to, although its not idea. A little soft.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
wood whisperer what wood would be a good substitute that's avaiable at home depot
pyrodragon2488 1 year ago
Some HD's carry maple, so that's the best choice. If not maple, then I would be inclined to use red oak. Its normally not ideal for cutting boards because of the open pores. But since this is an end grain board, the pores on the faces are no longer part of the cutting surface. Its all end grain. So I would say red oak.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
hey i was just wondering if you know of any Australian woods that would do nicely for a cutting board but still have the light and dark colour
Thanks
wow39358 1 year ago
Unfortunately no. I am not that well-versed in Australian woods.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Thank you. I'm going to start saving some money and start a class in the summer and I'll post up a video of my 1st project.
jacktheyido 1 year ago
Is there any areas of woodworking you should start on or is it all round woodworking on a class
jacktheyido 1 year ago
I would start with a topic or project you are actually interested. Lots of ways you can go in woodworking, and your personal preferences could take you in one direction or another. Your tool choices will also depend on these preferences. But a good beginners class should give you an introduction to basic tool and wood. I think that's what you need at this point.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
hello i am only 14 but i want to start my own little workshop. what tools do you recommend to buy to get started on woodworking.
thanks
like the videos and just subscriped
jacktheyido 1 year ago
I always recommend people take a class first before they start buying tools. Its important to know what the tools do and which ones you need for the type of woodworking you want to do. So see if you can get your parents to sign you up for a local woodworking class, and start there.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
Hey i am a very novice woodworker and was wondering how i would make a pool cue rack. How do i notch the wood at the corners to combine the pieces??
bearsafetyus 1 year ago
I think you might be best served buying a set of plans. I just did a google search for pool cue rack plans and got a few results. Plans are a great way to get your feet wet in woodworking.
TheWoodWhisperer 1 year ago
great work on the cutting board, makes a really nicely finished item. Where did you get that glue roller? Been looking for one for a long time.
scabberdoug 2 years ago
thanks! search for brayer on Amazon and you'll see a few options.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
thks buddy nice work Congratulations
Greetings from Mexico
mossbach 2 years ago
Been watching your videos for awhile now. Fantastic. Just subscribed. Keep up the great videos.
NorthoftheBorder905 2 years ago
awesome video i think i will make one for myself after my father passed i got all his wood working materials i just always thought it was to hard for me but i think i can do this if i det stuck i guessi can ask my hubby for help but i want to do it all on my own and your videos are very informitive thanks
29gasoline 2 years ago
Great vids! Entertaining, educational, and
enjoyable. I used to work for a company
that made custom wood items and end
grain cutting boards were a hit. We used
hard and soft maple for a contrasting
effect. The maple was primarily scrap from our bigger projects it was a good way to utilize our scrap. Keep up the good work!
emlerron 2 years ago
Great!
en101com 2 years ago
Good video
franktcarver 2 years ago
lol i love how he looks back after he throws it...
7updude 2 years ago
Why not "oily" woods, like something like "iron wood"?
panhead1219 2 years ago
Primarily because I don't know what might be in those oils. Its just a precautionary measure since the oil could potentially get into the food. I have seen people use oily woods before but I prefer to be a little extra cautious.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
excellent video.. need more of them!
davidedgerly 2 years ago
Can you explain how to make a wooden box for storing a chess game in it?
cadwaele 2 years ago
Nice project and well edited. I'll give it a go. I get the end grain logic.
One Christmas I made a bunch of long grain cutting boards where each piece of alternating woods was dovetailed to the next. .. sliding them together with a slight drag fit. . Looked good, but people didn't notice the dovetail joints at the edge....dang 'em
20freddie20 2 years ago
Isn't that always the case? lol No one notices the good stuff. :)
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Great video and well planned out. I love to work with wood and you rekindled my interest. Some great touches of humor, thanks very much and keep up the great work!
glenpassaretti12 2 years ago
I am also difficult to find a place that sell these specialty species in 8/4, at most I can find 1/2. I live in houston, its frustrating. great idea though, I am bound to find some wood somewhere
owensed01 2 years ago
I love the combination of purple heart and maple but I am looking forsomething a little more, college school influenced... haha. I was looking around in my local wood and saw Bloodwood, would you recommend I use this? was also looking for a great black like wood. going for a red and black theme, go tech! (ttu). I know he was talking about avoid soft, large grained wood... where can I find if I can use these? Thanks in advance.
owensed01 2 years ago
Read the comments above to see my explanation on where I recommend buying the wood from. Kits are available.
I honestly wouldn't recommend getting too crazy with the woods, especially if you actually plan to use the board. I get a little nervous using the oily exotics. Some folks do it, but I try to avoid them. Bloodwood is one of those.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Great Video . Just Finished my cutting board my Wife Loved it! Even though she though I bought it. later she found out I actually did make it :)
ezkljr 2 years ago
Haha, that's awesome! Is she afraid to cut on it? That seems to be the most common reaction to these boards.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
On cleaning this board, scraping is the old method and still stands true. I don't know of the use of salt but it makes sense since salt acts as a preservative for foods and would help stop any spoilage. The other factor is that wood should help keep itself clean as the tanic acids help sterilize the board and this is something that plastic cutting boards will --NOT-- do. Plastic cutting boards will need more cleaning than wood and will require the bleach mentioned but the wood shouldn't.
bluebalute 2 years ago
Yo Dude! Nice video. Maybe check your spelling on email and website name (8:44) ;0)
TripleStage 2 years ago
lol at school when i made a chopping board we had to put 2 holes in the pieces of wood and get dowes to match it, then we had to glue it together. But this way seems so much easier.
BBB101333 2 years ago
Awesome video! One question, How do you buy your Maple? Do you buy it from a lumber yard? How big do they cut it for you?
snakesonaplayne6 2 years ago
Thanks man. The maple I get is usually cut to 8/4 and about 8 ft. long. Its pretty typical 8/4 stock though, nothing fancy. We have a few hardwood dealers here in Phoenix. One thing you might look into if you are looking to order on the web is a company called Bell Forest Products. They sell "kits" specifically for this project.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
I think I'll try Bell forest. I live in central Illinois, so there aren't very many high quality hardwood dealers near me, and I only have so many Maple trees in my yard! It'll be nice to use some Michigan wood again too. Thanks for the help!
snakesonaplayne6 2 years ago
Hey! Im interested in doing this project for woodshop next year. You said that Bell Forest Products sells a kit for this, could you tell me the name of that kit.
atdude01 2 years ago
Its called the Cutting Board Package. To get there, click "View All" under Exotic Lumber in the sidebar. You'll see the cutting board on that page.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Nice video excelent work really I enjoy watching.
joey101980 2 years ago
I would love to see more video's that are mind teasers like puzzles made out of wood. I made this block of wood 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 block and used a Forcner bit to make a small block in the middle. I sold them blocks for 10 bucks a pop.. any more ideas on small projects like that ?
breathbetaken 2 years ago
Do you think this method would be a good idea to make a small counter top for a kitchen island, say 2'x3' ??
kuhlraum 2 years ago
Sure. You may want to simplify the pattern a bit but there is no reason why it wouldn't work on a larger surface.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
How are you going to clean such a surface, I know my old butcher used to soak in scalding water, scrape his end -grain block and sprinkle salt over it to extrakt the moisture
neznyw 2 years ago
I would just clean it with soapy water, and wipe away the standing water. For occasional heavy disinfection, I would use a very mild bleach solution.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
hi neznyw :)
the hot water is for killing bacteria :o)
and the salt is for leftover blood because salt is a great solvent for blood, also if its on clothing ;o)
and yes you can´t see the leftover blood but it´s there!!
palledrengens 2 years ago
Criativo e simples. O efeito conseguido é muito bom! Great teatcher
Thanks!
trabalhandoarte 2 years ago
Thanks for this video. I im using maple and cherry for mine.
G00chyness 2 years ago
Great video! Love your projects. Where did you get that ink roller? I've looked all over and can't seem to find one, but I like the idea of using it for spreading the glue.
a84148 2 years ago
I actually have those in the Amazon Store at my site. They are really great!
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
Where did you get your wood?
lablover8 2 years ago
I just use a local hardwood supplier here in Phoenix.
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
dang, marc looks good in a suit :) great video though, it answered every question i had
andyfew322 2 years ago
haha, I had to borrow that suit!
TheWoodWhisperer 2 years ago
im makeing one of those in my woodshop class at school!
radiation102494 2 years ago
Vary Cool!
simonp800 3 years ago
The wood whisperer has made some fascinating discoveries, all under control.
avantisprod 3 years ago
great idea. i always wanted to make my own cutting board. your videos are very informative. thanks.
stevensean82 3 years ago
Great video, can't wait to give this a go!
huche22 3 years ago
One thing you mentioned with the glue but not in choosing woods - toxicity. Some of the exotics are not only hazardous to breath the dust when working it but may not be good to use for food but are fine for furniture and other wood uses.
Love your videos, just thought this should be mentioned.
rhblakeman 3 years ago