5 Tips to create the PERFECT cutting board

[@MWAWoodworks]

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[@ctraugh2005]

That tip at the jointer to make sure the 2 pieces will match perfectly was gold. I didn't know about that technique but will be trying it from now on. Thank you.

[@d.k.1394]

Agree

[@woodmakerworkshop7121]

One more tip when making cutting boards to give as gifts--complete the project but let it remain in raw form meaning no mineral oil. Include with the gift a bottle of mineral oil and permit the person or persons receiving it apply the oil and experience the AMAZING burst of color. They will thank you forever.

[@kaytayk]

But what about me 😂

[@Aphorism89]

This is down to tastes, so not a good idea. Raw, freshly sanded wood often looks better than oiled, darker wood. For example, that is the case in Scandinavia where premium design is highly valued and the trend is as natural as possible finishes, so it looks like raw wood but being as properly finished.

[@mr.p9882]

@@Aphorism89 I suppose if we were in Scandinavia, right?

[@steptoeedwall2349]

Not only amazing craftsmanship, but thanks for all the tips! Great video

[@davecline4966]

I have been impressed with this site and it’s no nonsense approach to showing you how to actually do things. That said, I used this for a recent cutting board I was doing and the approach to cutting the beveled handles was terrific. Thank you so much for the tips and ideas, very useful.

[@pemtax557]

Hey Matt ... first time viewer and extremely impressed with just how much information you packed into less than 10 minutes! Your presentation was organized, progressed well, and kept the interest high throughout ... not to mention that the board came out beautifully. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I recently retired and have dedicated much of my time to this wonderful hobby. My biggest problem, I'm sure shared by many baby boomers, of possessing the time, desire, a decent set of knowledge. The missing components?, money due to fixed budget and limited room to dedicate. I would love to build beautiful boards much like you demonstrated in this video ... but limited resources say that paper towel holders may be a better match. Seriously, can you suggest techniques, alternative tools, hand tools etc that can give us budget guys a shot at this? Anything I'm sure will be a big help to us. Congrats on a wonderful channel that I plan on spending much time on. Chees!!

[@hogheadv2]

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[@jimanderson9403]

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[@stacy7777]

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[@TheBearGrylz]

Hand tools my friend. Takes a lot longer, but learn how to sharpen and set them up. All of these steps can be accomplished w hand tools. But time is an issue as you had mentioned.

[@pcooper985]

Beautiful board. I just refinish one that I had made back in Junior High School 1974 . It was a walnut board that I made as a Mothers day present . She got a lot of use out of it. I was in desperate need of refinishing. Came out awesome

[@MWAWoodworks]

Wow that's awesome!

[@arrivingarriving5166]

The clouds parted and the angels sang with the end result - it's beautiful.

[@dianebailey177]

This t.co/SGIXIPXR0z is an amazing book about woodworking. I`m a graduate of a one-year carpentry course from a local tech college. Of all books I`ve read during my study about carpentry, I think this is the finest book I`ve read so far. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?

[@bobschumacher6123]

I made a similar cutting board for my wife’s anniversary gift. Literally put the ball over the center field fence. It came out beautiful. Thanks for your video, if I can add a picture I will! Bob

[@ChrystianGuy]

Wow! That pro tip about jointing 2 book matched pieces is just amazing. Thank you!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ya! Super handy!

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Yeah, neat idea. Why didn't I think of it ?!?!?!

[@vicrivera2834]

Cutting the matching strips trick should have been given a number too! Thanks for the great video!

[@troyscott5717]

I was smiling the entire way through. I'm kinda glad that grass cutting is almost over. I'm ready to do some woodworking.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@harryhalfmoon]

Exactly the same here. Just smiling, enjoying. Thanks mate! I must get me some woodworking tools, stat.

[@Thomas998822]

@@MWAWoodworks hello, as I newbie woodworker, where are some good places to buy various good planks of wood like you used here?

[@owendaulton9316]

@@Thomas998822 Hey I'm not much more than a beginner myself, but I figured I'd lend a hand- Check your local Craigslist for people getting rid of hardwood; depending on where you live I've found that to be the best, I've gotten several buckets full. Otherwise, planing/sanding/refinishing old fence or siding boards, even barnwood if you can get it, has worked really well for me

[@joejeans7913]

that last step is so satisfying seeing it all come together.

[@brianaustin637]

I should have watched this BEFORE I started my first board. But I'll recover and learn. Great tips!

[@7shameik]

Inspired by your design and I tried it instagram.com/p/CQbQvj8gH9J/?

[@frankcornfield5915]

Must be one of the best cutting board videos. A real pro with great tips. Thanks

[@tedmoran7499]

I have made all kinds of cutting boards over the years. Your "tricks" work and you even taught me one I did not know. Thanks!

[@raymondbertasi9354]

You are a very good detail teacher. The little things matter.

[@woodandwheelz]

My question, as always (in my head), "What if you don't have a planer?" (yet) Is it just a matter of getting the edges of the pieces as close as possible and sanding them flush? Or would you suggest a different method? Other than hand planing them. 1. I don't have a good plane and 2. It's not a method I'm comfortable with. I cause more chip out than anything. Which brings up #3. I'm not good at setting up the plane I have. I got it at a garage sale many years ago and it's pretty rough. Thank you for all the tips and a great video.

[@tylersmith9868]

Hand plane or electric planer. You CAN do it by sanding but you're likely to get frustrated as its possible to end up with a cutting board that isn't perfectly flat

[@peterpreen752]

great to see you talk us through the making as you go , a lot better than having to guess and listen to music , cheers great work

[@ringeradi]

"When the clouds part and the Angels sing" Love it!!

[@flutter1woodcraft]

And there was much rejoicing…

[@peterbowling2410]

I enjoyed the professional way the board was made. Beautiful finish.

[@kimadcock5896]

Very nice. I like to place my boards in a low oven after wax/oil application. You can see the air bubbling out of the wood, and the physics of the situation suggest that, upon cooling, the material is drawn more thoroughly into the wood. In fact, you can easily tell the difference in the amount of residual wax and oil versus the usual room temperature technique.

[@alexm1841]

Picked up 3 new tips within a couple minutes, subscribing for sure. Thanks!

[@alexm1841]

I need to rewatch and take detailed notes. That was amazing. My wife has been wanting a homemade cutting board for a while now. Gonna go for it this weekend.

[@VersaVoicePodcast]

I am an amateur hobbyist woodworker and watching this video makes me so excited and sad at the same time. Not sure how long will it take me to get this good. I recently got into joining boards together to make one big board and that task is not easy at all without a wood planer :(

[@King88_8]

My woodworking is limited to screwing boards together but this so was so satisfying to watch.

[@RSTI191]

You just designed my next coffee table for me. Thnx!!!

[@courseychristopher_art]

computer desk coming up

[@robertlawrenceproperties]

Nice touch with the beveled edge. As a chef I've never seen that before. Unique.

[@ENCurtis]

You know you're woodworking like a champ when those angels sing!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Can I getta AMEN👐

[@carlosanjos6488]

@@MWAWoodworks AMEN

[@Butyistherumgon]

This was a great how to. I’ve watched a few cutting board how tos, and the tips you gave on the cuts & jointer really made things simple and straight forward. Thank you.

[@jayfoster5756]

"when the clouds part, and the angels sing" - kinda like " I love it when a plan comes together!" Thanks for the tips, you got another subscriber.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks for your support! Glad you liked the video!

[@Dennis-kj9qx]

@@MWAWoodworks That's what I herd when I found this perfect video ! Fantastic job well done.

[@justindecker9557]

@@MWAWoodworks kobe didnt kill himself

[@johnnydutcher208]

I liked all your tips throughout the video such as the jointing both boards at the same time.

[@garcj108]

I normally run the board vertically on the table saw to avoid having adjust the fence. If the bevel is based on the top face of the board against the fence, I don't have to move the fence. Just thought of sharing... It looks great!

[@Mongrel85]

I did that this week but got a ridge as my insert wasn't 100% flush - won't be doing that again...

[@garcj108]

@@Mongrel85 just raise the blade or get the fence a tad closer to the blade. As long as the fence is square, it should be good. Hope that helps

[@4TheFellas]

good call

[@treffensaintjohnllc2913]

Great job! I plan to make some of these cutting boards for family and friends as holiday gifts.

[@Person-uz5lw]

Love the tip about putting the two haves together before running them through the planer to get a perfect join!! I'll be building my first guitar soon and that'll definitely come in handy!

[@MidnightMaker]

I've been loving your stuff for years now. When I cut the bevels on my cutting boards, I always cut the ends across the grain first, then along the grain. Not sure if that matters, but it's been successful for me. Thanks!

[@Timthornton1]

Thanks for the videos. I believe that titebond 3 is FDA approved and titebond 2 is not. I have also used both and not had a problem. That's my 2 cents worth. Thanks again.

[@izman24]

Excellent video! I'm still learning and I picked up at least 3 things I will implement in my next board. I love the bevel btw.

[@DjNiX9011]

One of the most informative videos i've watched on this craft ! thank you!

[@guybowers9094]

I have yet to make a cutting board so your tips and narration of them is really great simple and straight forward

[@jageo48]

The benefit of Titebond 3 is that there is longer open time. A cheap trick for spreading glue is to use a 3" paint roller, easily washed, then spun dry with compressed air. Nice video with a great choice of colour.

[@seand2069]

Nicely done! Beautiful cutting board, and I appreciate that you didn't bloat the video with a bunch of unnecessary, time wasting ramblings, but stayed concise and yet still informative.

[@MWAWoodworks]

I hate bloat 🤷‍♂️

[@DIYwithDave]

That was a great tip video. Thanks!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@DalyVideo]

Hey Matt, I just made my first cutting board today based on this video. I thought it turned out pretty well considering it's my first. Great video here and some wonderful tips!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Great tips!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks so much Tamar!

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

ive been woodworking for a while but ive never seen that trick of jointing 2 boards together to make them come together perfectly. thats AWESOME! ive seen it where you put one face towards fence and one face away from fence to do the same thing but this is so much quicker... i love it

[@MWAWoodworks]

I always do then together that way you don't forget which way they go together 👍

[@CommercialForest]

My wife heard you say “Tip number one... always save your off cuts from all of your projects…” and threw my phone across the room. I’m guessing more of your projects come to fruition than mine 😝

[@MWAWoodworks]

😂😂😂😂😂 You're not supposed to let her hear that!

[@eiPderF]

I’m always saving little bits of “trash” my husband can’t understand. I sew and have so many tiny bits of fabric but I _do_ reach in there!!

[@johnbutterworth608]

Great demonstration. Thanks for the tips. Your shop tools are admirable. I just found my roots in the Carolinas at 55 years old. My tool collection is primitive, this allows me to create certain techniques that I learned as a teen with wood. Fortunately, I live with wood everywhere, a town of furniture builders. Anyhoo, I'm glad your here to inspire my desire again. Cheers!

[@MWAWoodworks]

That's great to hear you have your fire for woodworking! I'm glad to have you and thanks for the kind words!

[@garyelderman1229]

Took me about 45 seconds to recognize you sir are a genius.

[@amandarogers7115]

This is a superb wood working book I`ve ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . Both novice and some skilled woodworker can gain a lot of general info using this reading material. I`ve been very amazed how frequently I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and salvage spots.?

[@tscoffey1]

I am seriously considering investing in some good woodworking tools now, just for the raw satisfaction of turning beautiful hardwoods into results like this.

[@beepIL]

8:19 Well... actually... the big reveal happened when you sprayed it with water before applying the finish :P

[@deeeeeeps]

You can use this to make woods take stain more even.

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

That is just so pretty. Clear instructions, no distractions. I reckon I could do that, cheers, Stewie, south west Australia.

[@ninoding]

7:25 that’s gotta be the most expensive sanding block I’ve ever seen

[@AndreaArzensek]

They are all good tips. I'll share a tip as well. At 6:05 minute mark. First cut across the grain and then along (rip), this way you'll get finer finish and less blowout, if any. Cheers

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you brother! I always do that with routers but rarely think about it with saw blades. Thanks for the reminder 👍👌

[@chris770]

You missed a tip - That end grain cuttong boards should be the only cutting boards. Anything else is only good as a serving board.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Have you seen my video on making an eng grain butcher block? You should check it out too.

[@fpoastro]

Hogwash. There a miles of decent quality long grain boards in daily use. The vast majority of people wont pay for end grain boards unless the maker is selling them based on $2/hr compensation. I have edge grain boards Ive made 20 years ago that are still in use today includng dozens of bench surfaces in our shop. End grain is great, and beautiful, but if your customers arent paying for them your working ror slave labor wages.

[@daveklein2826]

WRONG

[@chris770]

@@daveklein2826 lol

[@neilpountney9414]

Always grateful for those people who like to help others in any way possible. Thanks I will benefit from your knowledge. Great Board!

[@MWAWoodworks]

I'm glad to serve that role. Thanks a lot for the kind words

[@madpainter7114]

I can only imagine that all those thumbs down are because this is not an end grain board. I like it anyway. Good presentation and good tips. Thanks for the video.

[@eriksmoren2333]

Nothing like a buttery smooth finish.

[@humbertoc.2013]

This is, by far, the best cutting board I've ever seen.

[@joewhitaker5981]

Looks great. I’m making boards now for my children and grandchildren.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesomeness!

[@labtennis0827]

Excellent tutorial! Trying this ASAP. I have a lot of scraps but know idea what type of wood it is. Guess i'll use it as training. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyconnolly1016]

Matt- you’re a bloody genius

[@TomKaren94]

2:30 - excellent tip. When I make desks, I have 5 boards on top. I always run them even-numbered with the top against the fence and odd-numbered with the bottom against the fence. It is gratifying to know someone else has figured out the matching angle trick, eliminating the need for an exactly-90-degree fence.

[@MWAWoodworks]

It's such a simple trick to know and use. Every woodworker should know it!

[@skylerwilding9442]

That shop though! Wow! I wish I could visualize that organizational set up

[@brokin6]

Although it wasn't one of the tips, the way you measure strips is phenomenal! Thank you very much sir! Subscribing.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yeah it was really more than 5 tips. I don't know why I couldn't plan my audio ahead better 🤣🤣🤣

[@SerifSansSerif]

Or you could just set your fence to the cut off part you're going to use....

[@jonlanier_]

I've been making cutting boards for 45 years, made my first on in 7th grade shop class. I like your process and it works. Two things I think of doing differently. I don't like that bevel cut. A simple round over or short chamfer on both flat sides will allow someone to pick up the board. This allows for two equal sides to be used as a cutting board. Giving the buyer a two for one deal. The other thing is I would soak in mineral oil first. Then let it dry for a bit. Then your past. I use 2 oz of pure bees wax, about 14 oz of mineral oil and add 1 oz of pure carnauba wax to make my paste. This stays hard until your hand gets it and it will slowly melt as you spread over the board.

[@shanke300]

Therpeutic. Great craftsmanship. Respect. Beautiful product.

[@knowledge2100]

Just discovered your channel. Great video, simple and to the point. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@theobouvron]

Prop made video! Professionally explained part after another and was super clear about the whole process! Thanks allot!

[@WayneBites]

Beautiful board...and great tips. He did a terrific job of walking through the steps. I just added a drum sander to my shop...that and his tips will make some beautiful boards.

[@BrianCarlsness]

Outstanding video and a stunning cutting board! Couple of questions. In making up your finish, what proportions of mineral oil and beeswax do you recommend? Lastly, is it beneficial to apply Titebond glue to both sides of the glue joint or is that unnecessary? Thank you very much!

[@MWAWoodworks]

I have a video on my channel about this finish!

[@BrianCarlsness]

@@MWAWoodworks Thanks! 50% - 50% Proportions?

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

TRICKS OF THE TRADE. THANKS FOR SHARING. 🇺🇲✌️👍

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[@simonflr]

Pretty board... I cannot understand the "Thumbs Down"? This man has a solid skill level and his video is also very well done...

[@daveschmitt6369]

Nice video, tipping both sides and jointing together is a good tip. I can't wait to try it.

[@christophercast5290]

Love the video and your channel! On Tip #2 Booking at the Jointer: I’m not busting chops or trying to sound like a know-it-all Richard Cranium, but I am trying to be helpful for the next time you demonstrate this technique. With genuine respect for you and your work, here goes nothing! I am teaching Geometry to High School Sophomores right now and we’re going over complimentary/supplementary angles. The type of angle-pair relationship you’re creating is special. It’s an Adjacent Supplementary Matched Pair called a “Linear Pair”. They share one side (adjacent) and the two angle measures add up to 180* to form a straight line (Linear). The Linear Pair is extremely important to woodworking, as you’re doing a great job of expressing, and the technique you’re using cures the incessant concerns we have about square jointer fences. You’re killing it! I would recommend using supplementary here to describe the relationship even though the angles DO compliment each other, because Complimentary angles, by definition, add to 90* while Supplementary is reserved for forming a 180* set. Extra points are well earned by your description of Coplanar when hitting the planer/surfacer!!! I just helped the woodshop teacher repair a classic V-bed Rockwell 3phase 18” surfacer that wasn’t feeding, and hand sharpened all of the Bailey #4’s (Board of Education Style). I appreciate the heck out of your channel and hope to continue learning from you. Thank you for the knowledge, your time to shoot and share, and for not thinking I’m a D!ck for the Euclidean Geometry definitions!

[@christophercast5290]

Holy crap that’s a beautiful piece! It something that could be proudly displayed as a wall hanger just as much as it could be used for cutting! Damn fine work.

[@jacquestardif5848]

Love this video. I made my first cutting board but it has a slight rock to it. I will keep practising. Thank you.

[@KhaledFHashem]

I’ve made a bunch of boards and was looking for ideas to straighten out some lumber. I must say, very well explained, great visuals and I’m happy to see a carpenter do many steps similarly to me. Thank you for the great video and looking forward to more.

[@Combat556]

It looks like your beautiful board is 1.25” or 1.5” thick. I’ve got 6/4 of walnut, maple and cherry. Would you recommend 4/4 for an edge grain board? Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and expertise.

[@markadams3494]

Nice shop, good project, well presented without all chest beating , Mark

[@gehrygehry270]

Very well done! 10 points from Germany!

[@rmyukon]

The butterfly method of jointing edges is GENIUS!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Pretty sweet right?

[@krenwregget7667]

not really, that's joinery 101 stuff.

[@rmyukon]

@@krenwregget7667 I already knew about fixing the joints by running the pieces through in opposite directions. It just never occurred to me to butterfly them like that, then run them through at the same time. Also, Kren, if someone just started woodworking, how would they know this trick? Don't assume everyone has years and years of experience. It astounds me that you would actually take time to try to put down a comment like that.

[@krenwregget7667]

@@rmyukon - you stated that it's genius, all I said that it's a common technique used by lots of pro woodworkers. You're the one getting upset.

[@rmyukon]

@@krenwregget7667 My point is, new woodworkers don't know that it's a common technique. So what's your point in declaring that? You just sound holier than thou.

[@ogsan1296]

This is an awesome video. You are a true teacher.

[@calisdad3]

Professional video sir- thanks. No jabber jabber or subjecting your viewers to EDM. The grip chamfer caught my eye and the book match step is brilliant. The finish is great too.

[@eiPderF]

calisdad3 YES!! I don’t mind jabber as long as the project moves along but so much of the music is teeth-grindingly awful. It’s too loud or shrill or just obnoxious.

[@JoeyBPhotography]

I like that edge trick with the jointer, such a good idea

[@syproful]

So good so good. Very clean execution. If i only had a jointer...

[@jmbm6464]

Great video - Thank You! I noticed you started with a 8 quarter thick wood. The finished product also looks very thick. Should all cutting boards be this thick, or can they be made thinner? Is 3/4" too thin? What would you suggest as the thinnest board you would make?

[@TK-zf7sx]

One comment, one tip: In a cutting board class at the local maker space, it was a cloudy day all thru the class. When it came time to oil the boards, the clouds parted, and the sun came through the windows as the oil hit the boards and revealed their beauty. Perfect timing! At 5:55, when cutting the bevel, note the difference between the width of the board, and the distance between the fence and blade. Say your board is 10" wide, and the fence-to-blade distance is 9 3/4", a difference of 1/4". When you turn the board to cut the bevel on the ends, subtract that same amount from the fence-to-blade distance. Your bevels should align nicely at the corners.

[@michellacasse9250]

Made mine out of red oak have it since 1982 made at high school...Nice toys

[@anthonyguess5528]

That's a beautiful cutting board. Love all the detail in the video that goes into making it. Since I'm not a woodworker it gives more appreciation how much somebody has to do to make something that looks so good

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome! I'm glad that non woodworkers can find value in this video!

[@timginsbach618]

Thank you so much! My boards are about to get a lot better. Very awesome tips. Sometimes I miss the simple things.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Awesome that's what I want to hear!

[@michaelnoll8348]

Absolutely love the cutting board! I'm working on my first one for my wife. I'll defintely be using the tips you gave! Thanks!!!

[@markkoons7488]

The big chamfer on the bottom edge is a nice touch.

[@MartianMan321]

Some good key pointers on technique! That cherry really pops when the oil/wax mixture was applied

[@MWAWoodworks]

yeah that was some dark aged cherry. I only had a couple scraps of it left and I thought this was a good use of it.

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

Beautiful. Stunning. I would hate to cut anything on that, though, for fear of messing it up.

[@boneman1868]

Thanks for a clear, succinct, useful video. Many could learn from you.

[@gpchuba2]

What table saw blade do you prefer ? I use the a similar process but picked up a few ideas. Nice Tools!! Thank You

[@MWAWoodworks]

Forrest woodworker 2

[@MPSrg]

Great video thank you

[@davepierce700]

Very well done !! Great video because you're very easy to listen to and extremely informative without it taking an hour. LOL. Also, nice shop toys.

[@ragingmando5956]

Just getting into woodwork. Beautiful project and outcome. Subscribed.

[@fulltilt151]

Brand new wood worker here. Thanks for the explanation around how to get edges flat (so the plainer could flatter the other side).