Batching Out Serving Boards: Tricks, Jigs, and Woodworking Sales Tips

This is a DIY video on how to make a serving tray or serving board with handles. I show how to laminate multiple species of hardwoods with natural colors and a food safe finish. Included are tips and jigs for batching and making a superior product, highlighting natural figuring and colors. I also discuss tips for selling woodworking items.
-⏱Timestamps⏱-
00:00 Serving Board Intro
01:33 Wood Selection
01:43 Cutting to Length
02:16 Jointer Jig
03:31 Wood Movement
06:55 Face Grain Thickness
07:46 Rip Cut Milling
08:48 Wood Patterns
09:16 Surfacing Edges Pre Glue-Up
09:51 Glue Up
11:58 Flattening Boards
13:28 Squaring Up Boards
14:23 Edge Profiles
14:58 Handle Jig & Drilling
18:45 Void Filling
18:55 Sanding Tips & Progression
19:39 Raising the Grain
20:45 Wood Finish
21:45 Screw Selection
22:19 Attaching Handles
23:41 Sales Tips
27:14 Final Tips & Wood Selection
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For more about woods I use, where to buy the wood, and other tips and info, check out my Wood 101 video: • Wood 101 For Woodworke...
I always encourage the recipients of my boards to use them! All those extra steps are taken to make it food safe, so why not use it for more than kitchen decoration. To get ideas for other board uses, check out: / useyourboards

[@Sebastopolmark]

Such a GREAT video. Thanks for sharing all the tips and tricks of the trade. Every time you release a video I pick up something that I can use! !! !!!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Love hearing this! Thank you so much!

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Disfruté de su video, muy informativo, especialmente en lo que respecta al final de venta de un negocio, pero más precisamente en lo que respecta a la madera con la combinación de comedor. Produces algunas obras hermosas y completamente funcionales. Te agradezco por compartir con nosotros. Saludos desde Anaco, Anz.

[@raymondreyes4244]

Henry Ford would be so proud of your working system... I've always thought having an organized assembly just saves you days a year. Great boards 👍Look up McMaster Carr for your screws, all sizes of just about every style sold there.

[@dianahopkins7994]

Watched several videos several times now. Think I'm getting ready to have some fun sanding my brains out. I appreciate the "blab" as you call it, since I'm looking for tips and how-to info. Thanks for your efforts to be clear and desire to do a good job.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@MrZeedine]

Where i sell here in Thailand most people don't want to shell out $25 let alone $150.. Your video helped me so much.. Thank you.

[@guybowers9094]

Those are some great looking boards. I appreciate you giving us the advice and tips that will help us grow in this business

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated. Hope they help!

[@derekdodson5623]

Nicely done. Thanks Nick.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@ajamuazibo]

Great details and tips about sales - thank you for sharing. Looks like you produce very high quality boards.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@rotorrabbitfpv]

Great channel!!!

[@bg2608ret]

Very good, informative. I’m gonna have to check out your other videos

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Really appreciate it!

[@anthonyegner1382]

nice work and safety shoes

[@JustinRiley1987]

Great to see a fellow believer and woodworker. Keep up the good work bro!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@marcosantoniobloemer2440]

Sou fã dos seus trabalhos cara👏👏👏...

[@dennismurphy5710]

Knew this would be a win win with Micah 6:8 as a back drop...thank you for the excellent video and witness.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated. Striving to live by those words.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great video

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@Tminsquero1975]

Great video, love the explanations. I know these are serving boards, I'm curious about the CA glue. I've used it before for the same reasons, however I've heard that it's not acceptable to use for something requiring "food safe" like on cutting boards. Any input would be great.

[@Davidphillips8297]

Brother I like your work and signage around the shop.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Appreciate it!

[@anthonyrivera7815]

I’ve only been woodworking for about 4 months and you’ve taught me quite a bit. I did want to ask when you soak Paduak in mineral oil does the color bleed into the mineral oil? I’ve noticed that some of my other projects look kind of red because I reuse the mineral oil. Thanks

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

beautiful

[@aguywithwood9293]

I enjoyed your video. You ticked the tips I normally use. I have to admit it felt validating to an extent. I have a couple additional thoughts you might find useful. I sometimes run the screw for the handle through a rubber foot. The board sits on a non-skid surface and I avoid the extra countersink step. I think the feet are around six bucks per set. The other thing I do happens when I'm cutting to length. No matter the final length I'm using, I'll square up each end. Then I cut in 1" increments to my final length. I'm eventually left with free material for a chaotic end grain board. Thank you again for an enjoyable video.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

For sure! Silicone feet are definitely a nice touch. One day I’ll get around to a chaos board with all my cutoffs.

[@aguywithwood9293]

@@SixEightWoodworks I figure it only takes me a minute to cut them in some uniform pattern. Then of course they go in one of my many "someday" piles.

[@johnvanderhoof1248]

I like the beautiful boards that you make; very nice work. However, I would like to see you make a thin strip cutting jig. You say you know what you are doing and it is safe for you. Maybe, but you are until you aren't. You can also purchase the thin strip jigs on Rockler. Good luck to you.

[@kenmcavoy4353]

Love your content. Always learn something. Thank you.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Really appreciate it!

[@HillyBillyWoodworks]

You are a master 👍

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Just tinkering and having fun with sawdust. Appreciate it!

[@mikecox7761]

The miter gauge backwards !!??? The great ideas are the simple ideas. Thanks I will use it 👍🏻

[@michaelzarutsky3624]

Hi Nick Love the video - so much info compressed into a very neat package. Will have to watch again (and again) and take notes :o) Anyhow, I'd appreciate some advice on max width of the wood for glue-up (re. potential warping) what is the max practical width in your experience? Possible (future-proof) to glue up 3-4 inch panels together or better to rip everything to thinner strips (2 inches and below), even if it's the same wood? Thank you

[@suevernal7168]

I really enjoy your videos, they are so informative and easy to understand, I have learned so much from them. Thank you for sharing, your work is outstanding .

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Really appreciate it!

[@handymadness]

New table saw!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Yeah!!

[@mrjvette80]

Excellent info! Thank you for producing these helpful videos. What is a good thickness for a serving tray or cutting board?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

For these type of trays 3/4”-1” is great. For cutting boards I usually do 1”-2” depending.

[@nicholasschrader9161]

With the exotics IE paduck , purpleheart ETC. they are an oily wood. Before glue up you should wipe down the acetone or mineral spirits to remove as much of the oil within the wood. Just a tip for long term results over the years or hopefully decades.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

For sure. I talk a bit about that in the Wood 101 video.

[@anthonyrivera7815]

Thanks!

[@anthonyegner1382]

enjoy your vidio

[@briancraig828]

Greetings from down South in Olympia! Love the content! Keep it coming!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! Much appreciated.

[@larrymays5413]

Hey Brian, I'm in Graham/Eatonville

[@alexreid4131]

Micah 6:8!!! That’s my verse brother ❤️ Also…GO HAWKS!!! Great content as always. Thank you.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Great one to strive towards! Go hawks!

[@alexreid4131]

@@SixEightWoodworks I love how simple and yet profound it is. Like it’s written specifically for knuckle heads like me. “I have no clue what I’m supposed to do!!!” Micah 6:8 “I got ya. Do this.”

[@larrymays5413]

Hey Alex you in WA.

[@alexreid4131]

@@larrymays5413 yes sir. Port Orchard 💪

[@larrymays5413]

@@alexreid4131 cool I'm in Graham

[@CreativeCustomDesigns]

Hi Nick.....have you ever added the rubber feet to your boards or the reason you don't add them?

[@ronnorris1504]

Wow! Amazing looking boards. Question? How do you really decide what woods to group together, or do you just go by what looks good? Thanks for the video

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I usually just wing it based on the wood. I do like to add the thin strips though.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Love your stuff, do some with CNC or xTool laser

[@SixEightWoodworks]

For sure!

[@davidjanis1997]

Why is every product is sold out on your website?

[@ken4334]

Awesome job,when I use my thicknesser the timber has trouble running though.Any tips please.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Roller maintenance? Not sure, sorry!

[@stevenm4180]

Hey Ken. Use some paste wax on the bottom of the plainer. It makes for a real slippery surface. The boards will glide thru. That what I did and it worked.

[@theyorkshirelad.]

Great vid im in the early stages of wanting too sell i like the idea of the small boards what sizes and thickness do you recomend also what thickness do you do coasters at thanks ste

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Usually 3/8” to 1/2” for coaster thickness. Board sizes can definitely vary. You can see my different measurements of past pieces at www.sixeightwoodworks.com

[@user-nh7wz5he4s]

Здравствуйте, где вы берёте такие цвета древеины?

[@stevebailey558]

Awesome! I see you upgraded your table saw since Cutting Boards 101. :) I have the same jbsite saw... scheduled for an upgrade one of these days. Which Saw Stop model is that?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Sure did! Still have the job site for flexibility and a backup. Here’s the model I have: amzn.to/3PKMYU0

[@derrickstanley395]

Great video, How thick are your serving boards

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Final thickness is usually 3/4”-1”

[@user-hm2dr1lx8e]

كم سعر الواحدة

[@joelprice2664]

How thick is your finished serving that's? Ty

[@SixEightWoodworks]

About 3/4”-1” thick

[@jrkrahn9717]

So why don’t you use your drum sander to do your final sanding ?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I’m always left with unsightly sanding lines. I talk about some of the limitations and how I primarily use my drum sander in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eonSZHypf6p7acU

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

On your trays are your dimensions 24x?x? Is 5/8” too thin for a tray? I use 3/4” face stock usually and can’t seem to make them come out 3/4” suggestions? ( other than buying 4/4 stock Beautiful.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I’ve definitely made some at 5/8” You just have to be careful how long you go with potential warping. Will depend on the wood and growth ring orientation.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

@@SixEightWoodworks it’s like walnut, cherry, hard maple, paduk, Purple Heart etc. thx

[@wing-it7596]

What's the trick to keep the purple heart to stay purple, after time mine keep turning super dark where it doesn't even look that good.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I actually talk all about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imHEZKCmo71oea8

[@wing-it7596]

@@SixEightWoodworks Thank You that pretty much explained it.

[@stevebailey558]

Hey Nick, how do you ship your boards?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I’ve used the large board game flat rate boxes from USPS. Unfortunately, they’ve discontinued that size, so I’ll have to find a new method.

[@grantskelton1219]

No matter how well I try and adjust my thicknesser, I can never totally eliminate snipe. Shits me.

[@michaelmanfredo2029]

I've avoided it by running things through with a sacrificial board of the same thickness taped to the side. That way the end of the piece is extended and the snipe happens on the sacrificial piece instead.

[@madeiraboa4431]

Show..

[@XC2long4u]

Most of those boards cost you about $70 to make. I would up the price to at least $200.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

For sure. Loads of variables with pricing.

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Face grain, and edge grain are the same thing.

[@Draeber]

There is something odd about the way you talk, i cant quite put my finger on it, but it sounds odd