Hand Tools Only: Making A Cutting Board Using Reclaimed Cypress

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I built this simple cutting board with breadboard ends using mostly hand tools. I surfaced the rough board using my scrub plane and No. 7 bench plane. The breadboard ends function to help keep the board flat over time, they allow for seasonal expansion and contraction. I tried to build most of the project using only hand tools, however I did use my power drill to drill holes. The wood is reclaimed cypress, which turned out to have beautiful colors in the grain.
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[@johnjackson9767]

No talking. No music. Just working.

[@robisafk]

I wish I could learn how to woodwork. This was probably the most therapeutic thing I’ve ever watched. Thanks

[@rupert5390]

You can, Im 66 and have learned over the years all my lief - I collect and use hand tools - - you are lucky to live in utube age - which is like having a master craftsman in you house - buy some 2 hand - hand tools - Stanley planes and saws and - English chisels from eBay - make a mallet as first project - make a bench as second project - use pallet scrap timber - you need just a very small space - Japanese saws are good but work backwards - go for it young person - you'll be glad you did as you got the bug.

[@construction-productscemen4935]

You have excellent woodworking skills.

[@butchmcbride6974]

You are in my opinion are a true wood orker, a true craftsman. I could never saw a board straight, but with all the modern toys, gadgets and jogs, even I can have some success in woodworking. You, my friend, are the real craftsman and what an experience to watch you, Thank you,

[@lazyboi2139]

I love how he puts the camera in different angles and yet still works like it’s not even there just the thing I like keep up the great wood work

[@aaronfake23]

Your precision and expertise is so great to watch! I was never into woodwork but after watching ALL of your videos, it makes me want to go in my front yard, cut down a tree and start making sh*t! Appreciate an organized professional like yourself. Good work man!

[@matthiasherzog5201]

Absolutely magnificent ! KZbin needs more of these videos.

[@joshuafarres5703]

My whole life I've been taught to put the round peg through the round hole and the square peg in the square hole but this badass literally Rams the square peg through the round hole

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Joshua Farres it’s a dowell making tool from Lie Nielsen.

[@apotato8076]

I know nothing about woodworking but that comment really made me laugh

[@nairblab4061]

I got quite a hearty chuckle from that

[@bigiibbi5101]

Did your wife teach that?

[@livibufton9048]

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.?

[@nairblab4061]

Liked and subscribed. I loved how there was no music, or talking. Just the sounds of the work being done. Very nicely done.

[@JakeThompson]

I love the silence.. it’s so relaxing!!

[@bruceabe3139]

Andy, great video as always. I love the fact that you let your work speak for itself. You don't need words to describe what your doing. The sounds of the tools on the wood are very Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) in nature. Calming in nature. Keep up the fine work!!!!!

[@carlosmorales6903]

When they say perfect your craft that's exactly what you do! I mean wow your absolutely amazing with your skills in the videos you have on your channel I'm absolutely amazed at what you can do! I wish I had skill such as you!

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

Dear Andi, I also like working with the handtools because If I use them I feel no stress at work. Best Wishes from my Channel

[@MrBillUp]

Bravo. Proper grafters chopping board. 👍

[@markgoode4109]

A beautiful piece of wood and excellent craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your obvious skill. Best wishes.

[@marknelson4651]

fantastic! i think it's great you use hand tools also. it's what i'm using now to really learn the craft. power tools are great, but hand tools are soothing for the soul!

[@borisyoalkstein2484]

Mark Nelson and my electric joiner is soothing on my entire body

[@zacharywilliams2]

Hey Andy, I don't know if you watch the channel Primitive Technology. He does wordless videos like you. He puts captions in his videos for what he does if you turn subtitles on. It would be cool if you wanted to try it too. Just an idea, I know you are pretty busy. I just think it could be cool.

[@AndyRawls]

I might try that!

[@baldmenwin9591]

ZoroarkWarrior - Would have given Bonus Points for Drinking out of a Wooden Cup - I see an Aluminum Cup.

[@melancholy5131]

Id like this also.

[@Katarochan76]

I’m partially deaf so this would be awesome for me and other impaired viewers

[@sangboklee7729]

신기하고 재밌어요

[@firedude5135]

The best part of this video was the dowel-maker. AWESOME!!

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

I watch your videos for a lot of reasons. Like ishitani, they are remarkable for your skills on display and the quietude of your film style. However, I'd really like to know more about the projects we see snippets of in the background! Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us. Happy new year!

[@ianayala5935]

Andy you have been a teacher for me, your work is so interesting.

[@kevinhew3197]

I'd just like to say your videos are spectacular, you really capture the essence of what it's like to woodwork and your videos are quite inspiring. I am nowhere near the professional woodworker you are as it is just a hobby I developed when I was 16 but, watching videos makes me want to attain the level of fine woodworking skill you posses. keep up the great work!

[@brandonmathiassweet3284]

That is quite a beautiful breadboard. Great character.

[@xray1292]

Excellent video, without music just the sound of the edge of the tools removed thin layers of wood. Many times there are interesting videos but with a very bad music ... I only say NETX ..... Greetings from Chile

[@RobinLewisMakes]

About to start my first breadboard end table, was not expecting tips from this video. Thanks man!

[@MrLightPanda]

Lovr your vids, im from texas and i know you live sonewhere in texas. I haven't been out of the city in a long time and when i see your outdoor surroundings (only through your window in this vid) i miss the texas hill country i used to peruse night and day as a boy scout and on trips with my family. You bring a chill, relaxed atmosphere to your vids and the countryside helps set the mood!

[@21mph12]

Very cool. Breadboard ends always add a little sumthin'.

[@brendanmcdonough8964]

Cypress is very soft for cutting boards

[@taylorsessions4143]

I want to make a bread board table, I never considered what good practice it would be to make a few cutting boards first. I do enjoy that reclaimed lumber you chose for this build.

[@mmcollins3]

Very nice! See you like your L-N low angle jack just as much as i like mine. Most used bench plane I have.

[@laurentnahra708]

I love these vids, no talking...only beautiful work sounds and amazing wood choices !

[@jason4547]

Using only hand-tools to create something in this day and age. Is a slap to the face to all the craftsmen that came before us that paved the way with their blood and sweat so we didn't have to go through what they did... People and tools evolve together.

[@Matt-qj7ms]

I love watching this channel so much! Videos are simple and entertaining, plus the great camera angles. Im proud to see it growing. Keep it up Andy!

[@danvanhoose6783]

Great work,and without a bunch of blaring music.thumbs up.

[@dsmith7611]

If you could explain what you're doing as you do it and what tool you're using it would be fantastic. As someone who wants to get into wood working it would be nice to know those little things while I watch.

[@joeybarrett7577]

As always sir. That is bad ass!!! Wish my skills were even half that good.

[@yoohanlee9111]

Very satisfying. Very Very satisfying indeed.

[@Mcgurt23]

ever since ive internetted the internets this is the best 10 min spent on it.

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

LOL I could be this guy's stunt double!

[@Qwerty-zj3rk]

Thank god for power tools!

[@markgoode4109]

great to be able to use the reclaimed wood; love that idea. lovely project and beautifully made. Best wishes to you.

[@user-hl8fp3mb3y]

Nice work! Nice tools! Like from Russia.🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍✊✊✊

[@MattyHD403]

Hi Andy, maybe this Is something you've already covered... But do you have any good ideas for the wood shavings made in your projects?

[@BruceAUlrich]

So satisfying to watch. Love how it turned out!

[@alihushyar7566]

Just amazing.

[@davidcrandell1172]

That was awesome Andy. Thanks for posting.

[@benwallace6542]

Beautiful cutting board. I've always enjoyed your videos.

[@davida.mourino9749]

very impressive

[@frank_texas7400]

Good old shavings, nothing better to start a bbq in the summer and the fireplace on the winter

[@jmakes3745]

Another amazing video andy, really great to see and learn about the traditional methods of doing things :)

[@TheRedhawke]

Andy that is an amazing piece of wood and a beautiful use of it. Well done, great skill sir.

[@samgold8827]

Absolument stunning. Much more prefered than the complicated packs of glue the other ones are making. Simple, efficient, beautyful. (yet not easy to make...)

[@corysalad8574]

Sharper at its finest

[@luigicoiblujeans]

man i love the smell of cypress wood in the morning

[@heyimamaker]

What does it smell like?

[@alexandergenna3048]

@@heyimamaker pungent. Almost like spanish cedar but stronger. You feel it on your tongue like you would with cedar. It is not a very good smell either.

[@heyimamaker]

@@alexandergenna3048 Interesting, I may never come across it here in Canada.

[@yevgenscherbina8961]

Gonna wish me had a dream workshop.

[@Spoojje]

I love watching Will from Hannibal make stuff out of wood.

[@jnspeak6560]

Nice work. I am intrigued by your shooting board. I'd like to see something about that.

[@AndyRawls]

It’s a Paul Sellers design, you might find something about it on his KZbin channel

[@stevecomeau1099]

love your style. such a simple build but you made it fun to watch

[@pordentrodascoisas9013]

Muito bom. Sou fã de serviços feitos sem máquinas elétricas. Parabéns, ficou linda.

[@genericfirstnamegenericlas6490]

I should show my shop teacher your channel.

[@flo2319]

That came out nice!!

[@DannyKPhotography]

Awesome work Andy!

[@idw1659]

Man makes me want to change my life path

[@rebel_rafe362]

This is incredible, Very Nice Work!

[@johnpittman7928]

I remember when I subscribed you barely had any subs and I first saw your channel because I saw Matt was subscribed to you and the content is just great

[@TochiWatanabe]

This is cool man. Hope I also have a shop like this. I made a floating bedframe with only cordless drill and sander as a power tool as my 1st project. Posted it in my channel.

[@jakerobinson8568]

This was cool and all, I love it and I’m sure that it took a lot of work, but when the title said cutting board, I expected it to be more... distinguishable as a cutting board rather than a shelf. You know, like an endearing cutting board or even just having a pattern of some sort

[@movieeater123]

This channel along side primativetechnology are like my version of ASMR

[@fabiomoura221]

Roots man! Congratulations,very inspiration.

[@FatherAndSonFun]

Awesome craftsmanship! 👍

[@josetamara3112]

hermoso excelente trabajo, saludos desde colombia.

[@robertechols9094]

I wish i could come work with you for at least a year...just to learn a little of what you know!!! Good job but i dont need to tell you that!!

[@philiptaylor9824]

Really nice work Andy.

[@Texas-Bob]

Looks great Andy, well done . Love the fact you only used hand tools. Happy New Year !

[@junkdna9093]

amazing work ... greetings from saudi arabia : ) .

[@heypockyway6652]

Andy this was awesome. I loved the style and learned a lot even without narration. I don't think it needed it, the film spoke for itself. Thanks man! How's the bandsaw restoration going?

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Nice shop. Good presentation without words. why Cypress?

[@MrDbowschnider]

Dude , that was kick ass man. Nice. Very nice.

[@cameronbarr5271]

So satisfying

[@adrianmedina1781]

End grain cutting board next:)

[@asepshow9683]

I like your skills

[@carmonacrafts1972]

Great work Buddy Jesus Christ you are handy with the tools at one point in the video I'm surprised you didn't hand make your own wood glue

[@PietroMaker]

Very very cool man !!!

[@bonkant6584]

I can’t believe how you ripped that board at a perfect 90 degrees. How can you practice that?

[@gottabighit1]

Very satisfying vid. Thanks.

[@rualert1602]

Don't know what it's for but it sure is beautiful.

[@rualert1602]

Ok, just read the notes. Never mind.

[@HeartPumper]

Was that groove in the breadboards first chiseled?

[@bentyreman5769]

beautiful board, I love it

[@SMD28101]

why would you build a cutting board with openings for bacteria to hide?

[@romo4301]

Wow, super Video and cool Project!

[@forestlampcraft472]

COOL!!!

[@joed7252]

I'd love to have a cutting board like that all hand made

[@DROBILCHIK]

Лайк не глядя! Спасибо вам большое и всего доброго))))

[@skitzbear3321]

Awsome video love them all keep making them

[@armencarpenter7492]

Making one now.

[@theophilussampson618]

Beautiful

[@michaelkennedy8573]

beautiful

[@Скилыч]

Супер!!! И все вручную!!!!

[@user-tr2sz3lq9l]

I didn’t know Jordan Schlansky was so into wood working

[@Meg_A_Byte]

Nice video. And a question: What are those pins on the sides for? Does it prevent from warping or something like that?

[@AndyRawls]

Couldn't have explained it better myself!

[@serious-power3085]

Andy Rawls is warping due to the moisture from repeated cutting use?

[@Meg_A_Byte]

Thanks for the answer!

[@psychoholidayXXX]

He didn't show it in the video, but the holes for the dowels are offset. So as he drives the dowel through the 2 boards it draws the pieces together, it's called drawboarding.

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

Bread board ends are aptly named.

[@johnwilliams8261]

Fascinating