Bookmatched Butcher Blocks

Heirloom Series End Grain Butcher Blocks - The 1st full production video to come out of the new shop!
KZbin has lead us on this crazy journey - Hobby to Manufacturing part 2.
Part 1 was putting this shop together and getting it fired up, • From A Hobby To Manuf... .
Part 2 here is the shop in full motion while I try to figure things out and have my grand opening to the local public here in Eagle River Alaska.
13 months ago we put out the video Hobby to Business part 2 (4 million views). A documentary of sorts of our journey.
Production of this shop consists of cutting boards, butcher blocks, cheese boards, coasters, tables, countertops and more.
Dec 27 2020- The video that set things in motion to go from a once a year hobby batch of boards in my tiny shop.
• 21 Cutting Boards Sold...
We started producing product in the new shop early Dec 2021
The two videos that solidified going from a hobby to business to now having the facility and customer base that we have now. Part 1 and 2
• My Cutting Board Hobby...
• My Cutting Board Hobby...
New KZbin channel for all my short form content!
/ @devoswoodcraft
Website - www.krisdevo.com/
Social Media / business sponsorship inquiries - [e-mail]
DeVo's WoodCraft page:
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Contact Kris DeVo: www.krisdevo.com/contact
At the request of a few amazing people I have set up donation links for those who want to take another step in supporting me and this channel.
paypal.me/devoswoodcraft?loca...
Starting 11/15/2023 I will be uploading weekly behind the scenes to Patreon. A Vlog of sorts of my woodworking and Alaska life.
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Tip$, tools, a letter, a postcard or whatnot. My business box to receive mail;
DeVo's WoodCraft
11471 Business BLVD, Unit 773503
Eagle River, AK 99577
USA
0:01 Intro - the how and why
2:02 Bandsaw info LT 24x24
4:20 Gluing up panels
5:35 1st Northern Lights
7:19 Planer info P25
9:26 Dust collector mishap
10:53 2nd Northern Lights
11:49 Types of woods used
12:11 Jointer - planer trick / tip
14:09 Wide Belt sander talk
18:29 Panels cross cut to start the build of blocks
21:00 The start of putting together end grain blocks
24:44 Start of the large blocks
25:36 Massive custom block glue up
27:11 paper thin cuts out of bandsaw & large block assembly
30:28 Blocks run through the wide belt sander and start to finish on the smaller blocks. Routing, juice grooves, raise the grain and sanding
36:05 Smaller block oil dip
36:47 Large blocks sand to finish
42:03 Large block oil dip
43:50 Front window Logo decal
44:40 Beer tokens
45:42 Pre orders and grand opening
48:03 Packaging block
50:20 Massive block finish and customer unboxing
52:02 NEW CHANNEL for short form content
52:56 All blocks finished
My Laguna Tools:
Bandsaw 24x24 bit.ly/3JqBx1m
Planer bit.ly/3CP5Lc1
Air Filtration bit.ly/3ihVkUI
Power Feeder for bandsaw
www.shop.lagunatools.com/Medi...
TSO Products for Festool tools
tsoproducts.com/
Affiliate links. Doesn't cost you anything and helps my channel if your going to buy anyway. Thank you!
Amazon store - www.amazon.com/shop/devoswood...
An amazing book by Bob Taylor! A must read for makers!
Guitar Lessons: A Life's Journey Turning Passion into Business
amzn.to/39nx9jn
Maverick Abrasives sand paper. Good stuff at a great price.
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
www.maverickabrasives.com/dis...
Awesome CA glue! StarBond
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
www.starbond.com/?rfsn=551737...
Glowforge Laser engraver. $125- $500 off glowforge.us/r/JARFHJAT
Disclaimer:
Please do not attempt to do anything you see in these videos unless you are 100% comfortable in using these tools. .

[@jeffco9600]

Kris, I've been into woodworking since I was 15. I'm now 60 and I've never seen boards any more beautiful than what you make. They are truly unreal!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Jeff!

[@pnwgrown_360]

He’s the cutting board guy, from Alaska.. everyone in woodworking community knows DeVo.

[@bradbraun-1275]

@@KrisDeVoI can’t thank you enough for your content. Rock on brother.

[@SasoDoncev89]

Bro I love watching your content💪. Makes me wanna start working wood myself. greetings from Slovenia

[@mussimike]

We all pretend that this is about cutting boards, but secretly we know it’s art.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Mike!

[@johnstubbs3573]

Those chopping boards are the sexiest ever!!!!

[@lennierichardson1387]

Dude. You really know how to get on the business end of it. You can really crank the work out.

[@676dig]

Well done Kris. Well worth the 54 minutes and 20 second watch. Beautiful workmanship and gorgeous boards. Congrats on the grand opening and continue with these videos. Very informative.

[@malcolmfunnell4501]

I’ve watched your journey from the garage to where you are now , what an amazing achievement. All the best from London,England

[@BigJohnson1566]

Until you make these boards yourself you don’t realize the amount of work that goes into this.

[@Docstantinople]

What an awesome set up you have here. I just stumbled upon your video of the butcher block restoration tonight and then after that it automatically started playing this vid. Awesome cutting boards.

[@gordonf1997]

Kris, cherish those days of "Daddy daycare " with your beautiful daughter, you can never get them back, but there will always be time for your fantastic craftsmanship in the future. Best wishes from Sweden.

[@richardray8280]

Not a waste of my time, wonderful work, and presentation.

[@charliezxi]

I want there to be a "LOVE" button instead of a "Like" button for this video, and this channel!!!

[@magerkyle]

I greatly envy your glue up wall station

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

Been making high end furniture for 27 years… yep… you are balls deep now. When you own a Taylor rack, and big sanders like that … yep.. Yer in deep. Now you just need years and years and years of doing it to learn all the small tricks.. and eventually it just flows. And the wood does speak to you . Congratulations!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks James

[@trojanpussy]

Your 'explaining' was even more chaotic than your cuttingboards.😘😘😘

[@glenhoddinott3799]

Infectious watching you get so excited about the grain in the wood. Nice to see someone who truly loves what they do.

[@OmnipresntGaming]

Loved watching the video but when you put Tool on... I hit that subscribe button 🤘

[@justinrehms4530]

I love the long forms watching you work so hard. You sir are what small business is all about. You’re an inspiration to anyone and everyone. Your heart and soul is in it to win it from beginning to end. I get choked up seeing how beautiful your products turn out. Keep up the great work you do. Yes passions turn into a full time job but then become a passion again later in life. Daily grinds are always a toll on the mind, body, and soul, but always the ends justify the means. Seeing the smiles on faces of customers that send you videos are what it’s all about. I’ll be checking out your website soon and regardless how long I’ve to wait I want a piece of history from you regardless how often I use it because when I look at it I’ll know a true craftsman is and was passionate about his work. Thank you.

[@billpatrick3447]

I love the attention to detail, but most of all, your pride in your work.

[@1000unknownuser]

Kris, I am watching your videos from Germany and can only express my sincere appreciation and respect for the content you publish. There is a) your attention to detail and quality. It is so much more enjoyable to see quality happening. Then there is the b) the amount of repetitive work that you carry out. You present it in a format that allows me to see the hours you put in without getting bored by it. And last there is c) your excitement at the end of the home-stretch. You make it look like it was nothing, but everyone knows that what you do means pain, hard work and countless long late hours. Thank you for doing what you do, filming it and putting it on YT. You deserve nothing but likes, subscriptions and countless customers who order your products!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Patrick!

[@David-uz9qw]

As a carpenter, the mantage at the end with all of the different boards actually made me emotional. They are so beautiful. What an incredible achievement.

[@KrisDeVo]

I really appreciate that David, thank you.

[@Cyclingrob79]

Wow. Just wow! I need to create more time and dedication to myself. You are an inspiration.

[@erat91]

Just got the two that i ordered. Completely forgot about them until they showed up and boy do they look fantastic. Came back to your youtube channel to catch up on the last few episodes i missed. Thanks again!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you like them, appreciate the support!

[@daveoflogheadaxemods5387]

I cant get over that bandsaw. So NICE.

[@KrisDeVo]

Favorite tool in the shop!

[@michaelwood5519]

One Man, one mission, and a sh#t ton of cutting boards!

[@winterswijk1970]

WOOW!!,, Beautiful boards,, and i really enjoy the video Kris!,, 💙👍👊💙

[@tonsta1703]

look at all the equipment, you should be able to make these things very easily

[@dr.sawdust4278]

you have a good taste of music! 👌 you're living the dream

[@davetrivett9083]

i was really really impressed with the quality of product you turned out in your garage glad you got sum elbow room .good job!!

[@jackphilipsen452]

such a beautiful boards. I think if I have one I would use a Butcher Board on top of these one just not to scratch them:P

[@noahbwoodworks]

that clamping rig is goals

[@Tomeccho]

Finally! Someone who makes a point, and art! of bookmatching endgrain. I've watched so many craftsmen do their thing and, unless its a waterfall end or veneered cupboards/drawer fronts, it always leaves my slightly disappointed that people don't take that extra step showcasing the beauty of the wood through symmetry. It's so subtle I dont realise how disappointed I am, until the disappointment hits. Watching this mans work and seeing the end result makes all previous disappointment fade away. Thank you for sharing your craft and vision, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@DirkieB]

Those pieces are jewelry man. So pretty.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks Dirk!

[@jarodmorris611]

I could make some beautiful pens with your scraps. Thanks for the long video. I'm sure people will complain (some always do). I really like it.

[@simonmarcoux5879]

ohhh some Tool in the workshop playlist! Awesome :)

[@josiecapps2555]

What you expect from your tool and wood and other tools..you take care of them and they take care of you..with end result is as near perfect as it comes. Oh well, sorry at my typing, I not as short as I used to be. Have a great days and nights in your beautiful shop! You have earned it 🤗

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Josie

[@noolaiphx8189]

But is everybody appreciating how quite beautiful these boards are! Wow!

[@mohdhasfarizanmdhashim790]

10Q for the great journey .... your amazing achievement inspires me. 10Q - All the best from Malaysia

[@user-qm6qy8ic7q]

Привет из России, в частности из Крыма. Очень понравилось то чем занимаетесь. Очень круто.

[@markrahn127]

Beautiful work! I subscribed when you picked Tool to listen to. Well done!

[@tinydane69]

Keep knocking it out of the park! Time for a CNC to knock out those juice grooves and handles so you can be off doing other things. Cheers!

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing your awesome project with us today from Henrico County Virginia, stay safe

[@bobbg9041]

Stunning. You keep stepping it up a notch.

[@paulwilliams3494]

Good job.....................and you reply to loads of comments!! A little part of you leaves with every one of those, save some of you for yourself and family !!..... Your daughter said it........WOW.

[@bradvicam]

I ran and cared for a 60” dual head wide belt sander from about 1985 to 1991, it was constant maintenance, don’t know how many times I resurfaced the platen. Was constantly adjusting the belt centering air controls. But the quality of what you are able to do with them is worth all the effort!

[@klashnacovak47]

First time watching. Great video. All the best with the shop.

[@Trex450S]

I love the way you have setup your shop!!

[@pensacolatabletennis]

Your glue up racks are amazing..

[@RolandVollmar]

I see only one problem with these awesome boards. They're HOLY! How can one put a knive to this beauty. Well done sir and greets from GER

[@joshrhoades7034]

You have a bad a** shop there buddy, and your product is second to none! Glad to see things going well for you!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks Josh!

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

Hey brother. I'm a cutting board seller as well. You need to get a straight line rip saw. Instead of jury rigging the band saw to do what a straight line does, and then putting straight edges on with a track saw.... A straight line rip saw will do the job much faster

[@mmonty3438]

Absolutely Amazing! Congratulations on your Success!

[@jaimeecaballeros9742]

Wow. What else can one say? Wow!!! Excellent work Kris.

[@dathaniel9403]

I appreciate you showing your struggles as well as your accomplishments. What you’re doing requires a lot of courage, especially as a relatively new father. But I’m sure it’ll all be worth it in the end. The product looks great! Keep up the great work.

[@KrisDeVo]

I appreciate the kind words Dathaniel!

[@alexiskentsabugaa7831]

Nice one... its really worth for watching almost an hour... God bless kris... Watching from philippines...

[@kimgilbertsen8216]

Wow, Kris! Labor of love! Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@josiecapps2555]

Kris, your attention to detail is the best there is!! What you expect from your machinery is equal to your work ethics.. you take a cellent attention

[@SLlM4]

Hey man, thanks for keeping your shorts to a separate channel! I love seeing long form videos and when short ones get mixed in, I feel cheated (just me lol). So that makes this channel so much easier to be subscribed to and I'm super happy that you're getting subscribers and business! Keep it up man!

[@leahrabeauxvezinat8871]

I know I'm late, but you've got a MUCH bigger shop from the first video of yours I watched. Good for you. Your work is beautiful.

[@kendibben3179]

First time seeing your channel, great production line you have, attention to detail is great. Oh I’m not the only one to listen to “Tool” while working in the shop 👍 Just subscribed great work, Ken (uk)

[@JimWhitaker]

Congratulations on a superb enterprise and I hope you are enjoying great success. A very interesting story.

[@wasrados]

very beautyful,as all your project!!!best regards from Poland!!!!

[@veebee17]

Simply AAAAMAZING!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you for being a part of this channel! For those who would like to purchase a board, pre orders are on the website. www.krisdevo.com New KZbin channel for all my short form content! kzbin.info/door/c44pBasVfxY699YnPMqStw

[@odinharms7092]

Absolutely stunning work Kris!!! Your designs and attention to detail are second to none. The time, quality and craftsmanship you capture in every single piece is impeccable. I've watched you grow from the humble beginnings of your one car garage to the envious decked out shop you currently operate from. Well done sir!!! You should be incredibly proud. P.S. Your daughter is incredibly sweet. I miss that fun age. My daughter has now turned 13. You have a beautiful family. God bless!!

[@arth.4196]

Excellent Craftsmanship 👍

[@vitallazar5652]

Alaska! America! Great! Russia would crap everything there and be proud of itself. Thank you for the video.

[@biznourss]

hard work, beautiful result. a french fan

[@50plymouths]

Dude… you have seriously upgraded since I seen a couple videos… that’s so awesome and it’s all from cutting board’s

[@arievanharen1488]

coming from someone who ahs recently started his woodworking adventure. Your work, thoughtfulness and passion for what you do is incredible. best of luck to you mate! very beautiful craftsmanship.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Arie

[@22wexz]

Widebelt sanders are the best when they are working, but they're a pain when they break down. I feel for you man!

[@fireblaster9961]

Wow last time I watch this dude he was in his garage

[@trojanpussy]

Again, worth waiting. You guys have been busy growing and develloping. WoW, i saw northern light everywhere.😃😚🙏🙌 good luck wishes

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Truth.is.Unspoken]

When you love what you do then the results are on the board!!!! Speechless, my hat off you you!

[@KeesVanBB]

Absolute perfection!

[@wurgervomlichtenmoor5073]

Amazing and beautiful work.

[@jamescraft2789]

Time for a bigger dust collection system....awesome work as always...I am blown away by how you are changing the way normal woodworking is supposed to go...#goals

[@maryc3808]

Your DeVotion to your work shines through in the finished product. Amazing!

[@sisters1941]

Was a great video, looks like you are off to a good start at your new place.

[@jeffallen3382]

Congratulations Kris!

[@Malba1776]

Insanely awesome work bro !!!!!

[@pamelasedlak3877]

Wow, what a process! These are beautiful!!!♥️ You saw an opportunity and you took it! You are quite possibly building an empire! Great job on every level! Don't forget to save for retirement!😉

[@Klorel123]

some serious large scale produktion. impressive, congrats! beautiful nature you are living at. very nice too.

[@eugenepanin7042]

Уважение за такую работу !!!

[@jonnaguinn-brandt5197]

Truly a master! Wow! I am in awe of your craftsmen ship. But a Daddy Daycare, Business Owner, video maker, husband, and you find time to capture the Aurora lights! I'm just in awe. Well done young man. 👏👏👏

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks!

[@jwd888]

i'm really happy for you...👍👍 aka (midnight toker)

[@doylelee4228]

Everybody needs a buddy like yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KrisDeVo]

True!

[@dirtydogvideo]

these are works of art.

[@redzed40]

keyfobs and wall art with the offcuts mate 👍🏻

[@54music2]

I wish I could give more than one like.

[@KrisDeVo]

x2

[@JD_Customs]

So amazing, man ! Watched your content from the BEGINNING !! Hard work .. consistency .. dedication .. Just wow, man …. Just wow.

[@HillyBillyWoodworks]

Awsome boards but I like the carts you use for transport the jack up and down

[@brianbishop4753]

All that attention to detail and taking care of your family too isn’t easy, but it’s worth it!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Brian

[@scruffyshuman2698]

What an added bonus showing is the Northern Lights!! Thanks for including that part!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you like that part!

[@muhammadzairil5184]

Beautiful wood...You must be a happiest man in the world...😊👍

[@AnglersDram]

Have spent most of the day watching your videos and its amazing stuff really. I'm in the wine trade and we ship full wooden cases to clients, and I know shipments can get beat up. If you haven't looked into it yet some companies make these foam "suspenders" that can fit certain dimensions. I'm sure you could order them for your standard sized boards to ensure greater protection and efficiency. You are truly inspiring to watch.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you MrPibb, I will have to look into that. Cheers

[@dennismorford3292]

Congrats on your grand opening .... The business stuff will get easier as you work out your systems, so don't worry and enjoy the moment.

[@yvoncarrier2573]

Hi, great video, great set up! FREEZING CAMERA: I do fire investigation in winter , I am from Quebec, we get cold too 😂 trick: just put your camera in a ziplock , or any tight sealed bag, before getting outside. Then wait until your camera gets cold inside the bag, depending on temp; then get it off the bag and it should be fine! Same thing when it’s humid. Keep up the good work! Yvon

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks for the reminder! I need to try that trick sometime. Cheers

[@yvoncarrier2573]

@@KrisDeVo We work in wet environment, after it's been hose down by fireman; Try it and let me know if it helps. Keep up the good work!

[@fittaxi]

I really enjoyed this and wish you the best of luck. Northern lights really made me miss the old days of flying out in the bush and Anchorage. Hope to get back up there and share some of my AK memories with my kids. I’m hoping to start up a small woodworking business when I retire, nothing as elaborate as your cutting boards but I make some nice flags, frames and shelves. You are very inspirational!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thats great Reno... cheers!

[@garystrittmater8258]

The highest compliment I can give is that Kris is to cutting boards as Sam Maloof was to rocking chairs! His attention to detail is amazing and it appears he has this down to a complete science from start to finish to even packaging! While I'm sure they're very usable, they're almost like trophies, to be seen and not used! Kudos to an absolutely amazing woodworker!

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate you Gary, thank you.