Cutting Board for Beginners | Woodworking Basics

[@CasualBuilds]

I tried to cover everything about making cutting boards - let me know if I missed anything below!

[@anthonycawood591]

Can this be done with Pine?

[@CasualBuilds]

I wouldn't recommend using pine for cutting boards, it's a soft wood and can chip/dent very easily.

[@aarongray1185]

You should check out Walrus Oil. I’ve been making boards for a little while and started out with that mineral oil and butchers block wax you used but switched to Walrus Oil and love it. Awesome video!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks Aaron!

[@MCLRTR]

Would have loved to see how you arrange the different strips in detail. For the looks of the board and also in a technical standpoint in terms of grain to prevent warping

[@essexbarnworkshop8578]

Beginners woodworking in the UK = a hammer, 2 odd screwdrivers, a crow bar and a roll of sticky tape in a falling down 6x6 shed USA = a mitre saw, a table saw with a cross cut sled, a palm router, a CNC machine, a Jointer, a seperate planer all in a custom built workshop.

[@CasualBuilds]

😂😂

[@aminsiman4128]

Mexico = 1 screw driver and an axe... no shed.

[@aminsiman4128]

We work under the sun

[@StephenRBlack]

I was going to call a technical foul for excessive use of power tools in a video with "beginner" in the title, and then I saw that you'd done it for me. So thanks.

[@dooley9621]

@@CasualBuilds it does not say in the title for the beginner with fuck all does it. If you own no tools don't do woodwork at this level. Maybe hit a rock with your hammer outside in the sun. I tell ya what lets call it Cricket while we're at it lol.

[@bobbigrant9158]

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

[@demps6919]

Jointer, planer, chop saw and table saw. Wow this really was for beginners with a full workshop.

[@demps6919]

why would somone with a full workshop need to watch this??????

[@demps6919]

oh and a cnc.

[@CasualBuilds]

Anything else?

[@demps6919]

@@CasualBuilds yes a cnc machine.

[@paulhagen1002]

you cant make anything with just your hands, you need tools brug

[@jlsuter91]

Hey man, I don’t leave a lot of KZbin comments, but I gotta tell you, this is a great video. Everyone has “cutting board” videos but this one is straight forward and actually makes me feel like I can do it myself. Subscribed!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks Joshua, that means a lot - glad you found this one helpful!

[@earlstrohmeyer486]

A cutting board is one thing I had never made, but after watching your video I was inspired to try it out. You did a great job of making it look fairly simple. I just finished my first board yesterday! Thanks for the great video!

[@CasualBuilds]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching and I hope it came out well!

[@knothead5]

Good video. Covers the whole procedure and thanks for mentioning the mineral oil finish you used. Thanks.

[@FriarCadfael]

As I am a beginner, I think you did a great job explaining how it is really done. Thank you!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmartinez9220]

Love walnut. I have some that I need to turn into a cutting board.

[@LutherBuilds]

Edge grain boards are definitely the way to go. I've made a total of 3 end grain boards for myself and the amount of sanding was painful. Plus I like the look of edge grain better. Awesome video. Keep up the great work.

[@thorwaldjohanson2526]

End grain definitely looks nice, but it just takes so much more maintenance and care. Plus the 'gentler on knives' thing is kinda a myth. They even tend to dull blades quicker.

[@romanjakusz1991]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@VanderlaanFamily]

Thank you for making this. My mom found a 1960’s cutting board my dad made. I wanter to sand it down. But didn’t know about the water in between sanding and how to seal it safely to bring it back to life. But I watched all the steps prior to that and found it very interesting and straight forward. ❤

[@timdingleakajacksparrow2748]

I made one similar at trade school 30 years ago, out of Pine and black butt , end grained , the only issue was it cupped a bit , so I ran it through the planer , and re oiled it now it’s good to go for another 30 years ⁉️🙀👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@ThuyNguyen-nf9js]

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* is a fantastic website about wood working. I took various classes as well as finished a one year diploma in carpentry at a local tech college; this is much better than any book I worked out of during those lessons. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?

[@djkalianful]

I really appreciate this video. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I am a beginner cutting board maker, and I feel like it’s implied that you know how to use a miter saw or table saw properly. Which is great! If I wanted a beginner table saw video I would be watching that instead! I enjoyed seeing his workflow and the tools he uses give me great ideas. Thank you so much.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@mateuszczuba9684]

I don't know why, but that music, when you started to apply finish, took me for a trip. I don't know whether it's because it's late and i'm tired, or whether it's the mead i've drank, but i liked it. Beatufil board, and a nicely cut video. Thank you.

[@CasualBuilds]

Haha! Yes, I find myself watching that clip from time to time. Thanks for watching!

[@bkl8804]

Wormwood will do that. Acid flashbacks too.

[@CorrectCaulking]

This video serves as an excellent introduction to woodworking basics, focusing specifically on creating a cutting board for beginners. With clear instructions and demonstrations, viewers can learn essential woodworking techniques while completing a practical and functional project. By emphasizing safety measures, tool usage, and material selection, the video ensures a rewarding and educational experience for aspiring woodworkers. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to hone your skills, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for embarking on future woodworking projects.

[@ndajenkinson]

Good video with a great outcome. Although as a beginner, I don’t have any of those large machines.

[@serheifedorov6521]

Since I read t.co/oLg9l5gL3F , I think nothing will ever surpass it as an outstanding woodworking book. The book consists of attractive images as well as drawings and also reader-friendly text. I consider this book a "must have" since it supplies a broad range of information on just about everything working with woodworking and does it quite well.?

[@youtubecensorseverythingIsay]

I'm in the same predicament but I've found lots of videos on KZbin on how to circumvent a lack of big expensive shop tools, here's one on how to make a jointer jig for your tables aw kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLYZZWlqp5mZtk There's also lots of videos on how to make a router sled if you don't have a planer. Happy woodworking 👍

[@AlexisBall-eh5lz]

Coach is impressed! You did a great job and we like the video.

[@ngrein]

I don’t like when something is called a beginner project yet requires tools that most beginners would not have...

[@CasualBuilds]

Understandable. Thank you for voicing your opinion.

[@Meqanich]

It can go either way, like me, i have all the tools, but im still a beginner

[@CasualBuilds]

Exactly, skill level isn't based on the tools that you own.

[@giggityeffyou]

I agree. It's a great video for someone WITH these tools and a full shop but I'd rather see somebody use minimal tools if they're labeling it as "for beginners"

[@CasualBuilds]

Pretty frequent theme on this vid - I'll definitely take this into consideration for the next. Just a man with a workshop and a camera, trying to create helpful content for others. Can't win 'em all.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

one of the best videos on making cutting boards, BTW, music is excellent

[@SaskatchewanBadAss]

Thank you for tips. I usually make birdhouses, bat boxes plexiglass display cases and recently coffee tables so this gives me more ideas!. Really should have bought the planer when i had a chance. For anyone wondering I have a miter saw, circular saw, jig saw, drill, orbital sander and probly half a dozen clamps. a family friend just gave a a rather large plunge router but i havent used it yet. So many more tools i want but table saw is def next. Some stuff is too hard to do safely with a circular saw

[@brianberger2123]

Great video, man. The step by steps are exactly the right amount of information without over indulging or skipping steps. Liked and subscribed. I've been wood burning and making a business out of that and am branching into "functional art". Sandwich boards, coat hangers, etc. Thanks for the video. I'll be watching more.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching and the sub, Brian! Wishing success with your business!

[@travisratchford3454]

Love putting that mineral oil on at the end! So satisfying!

[@CasualBuilds]

It sure is!

[@CredibleHulk10]

Are there really people who have all of these tools in their shop who need a video like this? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ekredel]

no

[@johnquezada8472]

That is a beautifull cutting board. My wife would love this thank you.

[@psf4735]

Sure a lot of “beginners” may not have tools like a planer, so check in with cabinet shops or sawmills. My local mill will plane anything for 20¢ a board foot - definitely worth the drive to get it done! Awesome video, thank you!

[@XxBloggs]

How many people have a local mill?

[@davidsoutdooradventuresand6799]

Thanks for sharing your video.. I learned something new today... I myself have a walnut cutting board. Now I know how to take care of it thanks to you. Have a great day and stay blessed.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

Next time make the outer 2 boards longer - prevents snipe. That engraving tool is definitely for beginners. We all have them in our garage. And remember, folks, when you wash your cutting board ALWAYS wet both sides to prevent warping.

[@plethorax7127]

Leave the 2 outer boards longer? Like when you glue up and then run through planer?

[@essextwo]

If your cutting board warps, you've constructed it far too thin. Warping shouldn't even be a consideration.

[@kaleoscreations]

I have the same planer he uses in the video, I had terrible snipe at first until I learned that it actually has a cutter head lock built-in! Reduced my snipe to basically 0 😅

[@daveklein2826]

if it warps you made it to thin

[@arthurmomo4406]

Lol yeeea that was hella water

[@machia0705]

That’s too nice of a board to cut on! Beautiful work.

[@machia0705]

My next project. Really beautiful. Question; Can different woods be used in making one board, or will varying expansion/contraction rates not be suitable? I was thinking about blending cherry, maple and red or white oak. I have a friend in Philadelphia who deals in hardwoods, so I can get what I want at reasonable prices. Thank you.

[@CasualBuilds]

Yes, I've seen plenty of boards with multiple types of wood species in it (make sure whatever wood you pick is food safe/good for cutting boards). You'll just want to make sure that the grain is all running in the same direction. Meaning, try to avoid glueing up the face side against the edge, etc.

[@machia0705]

Casual Builds Appreciate the information. Thank you.

[@janisbaduns]

because a begginer's got a planer, jointer and table saw :D

[@CasualBuilds]

Lol, they could!

[@joh8059]

Haha my point. I am kind of overwhelmed. I might go to a lower level of tutorial.

[@cornelius5595]

Don't forget the CNC, lol

[@BM4gic2010]

Truth is it's not a beginners project because you need precise milling and even if you were using hand tools you would need a vise, some quality sharpened hand planes and clamps.

[@CasualBuilds]

I made this video to cover the basics that a beginner would need to know about making cutting boards for the first time, the different types, how to clamp, what finish to use, etc. There are multiple ways to make a cutting board and I used the tools that I've acquired over the last 3 years. I'm still 100% a beginner woodworker, I just invested in this hobby up front. You could easily take any board and glue it together to make a cutting board without the need of a jointer or planer. Face grain boards for example, would be a good start.

[@ReadHadithDaily]

...For beginners? I guess I am a good few grades below beginner. The board looks amazing. Great video

[@michaelblackwelder7534]

For “beginners” who have a full workshop... lol But, excellent video other than that. Great production and flow!

[@ron0126]

Maybe it’s for experienced wood workers who are beginners at cutting boards

[@asspunchmonkey]

So much hate and toxicity..... nice job man thanks for sharing and showcasing your craft. Keep it coming. World needs more people sharing and caring.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you, I agree. Let's all be happy and nice to each other!

[@josefumi]

Zimri redesigned your logo in his latest video! It's really good!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for letting me know! I just checked out the video and love his redesign, especially the hammer one and pop of orange is perfect. May be making some updates soon!

[@mdube391]

Thank you for a very clear and concise video. I appreciate the easy to understand content. ❤

[@eng034]

Quarantine Life LV.999999 : Watching how to make a cutting board..

[@CasualBuilds]

Hahaha

[@MemphisMechanic]

..and discovering that @casualbuilds idea of a “beginner” project requires $4,000+ worth of jointer, planer, and a (way more than contractor grade) table saw. Sorry. Nope.

[@CasualBuilds]

If you started with pre-milled lumber, you won't need a jointer. If you don't have a planer, user a hand plane and sand more. You do not need a contractor table saw. I'm ripping boards, that can be done with any table saw.

[@DayTrader__]

Love it, love it, love it!! Thanks for the upload friend! Good job!

[@MagicWok]

"There you go! As a beginner you've now made your own cutting board for just £10,000+. Now, turn off all the equipment and never use it ever again." Btw - the video production is actually great, nice job. It's really not a beginner's video though, but it'll get more clicks labelled as that.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! Based on the comments here, I've learned that lol

[@sarahcash7748]

@@CasualBuilds There is always whiney children in the comments that think they can cry about the tools in the video that they don't have. Don't pay them any mind as they are the remnants of the "everybody gets a trophy" group! They think you are supposed to build a nice cutting board (which is a basic project) with a circular saw, a C clamp some nails and screws and a rusty chisel! The stuff you used besides the planer are basic tools a beginner should have if they want to build something! They need to get over the fact that you have lights in your shop!

[@baddawg3380]

@@sarahcash7748 I would agree, as a beginner myself I have most things that he has in his shop. Some just not as nice, That and room he's got way more room then me..

[@KM-ws8qs]

@@sarahcash7748 wow, you're pissed! Sarah, the professional woodworking commando Sure

[@sarahcash7748]

@@cooperluce8120 Ha ha haa! Nobody pissed in my cornflakes honey! It just gets old and I feel sorry for the woodworkers putting out free content and there is always some crybaby over exaggerating about the cost of tools used in a video. They whine and cry more than I do during my monthly! Hell that may have been why I went off on the b**ch in the first place Lol.

[@peterg8752]

This guy is a class act. Well done sir.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks!

[@dsimms6]

says for beginners, then uses a jointer that 90 percent of beginners won't have or afford..

[@CasualBuilds]

But, a jointer is a woodworking tool and beginner a skill level

[@jingles1176]

As a beginner (1-2months) with not a lot of space or money, I use a jointer lol 😅 I highly recommend looking up local makerspaces for rent. Like a gym membership but for woodworking. That way I don't need to buy the equipment, have a dedicated space, and I run into really really amazing folks who can teach me new tricks or how to use new machines. Albeit, not all towns have a makerspace. Good luck!

[@shaynesabala]

Wow that looks so good after you put the finish on it.

[@ChrisRussell91]

"For Beginners" has a really different meaning for some people lmao

[@ron0126]

I took it as a beginner in making cutting boards, most others seemed to think it’s for beginning woodworkers.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Yeah I don’t have any of these beginner tools. Lol

[@daveklein2826]

@@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining

[@Chicken-dj9ec]

Glad i found this im going to make a cutting board for my manufacturing class

[@CasualBuilds]

Nice!

[@aqhan]

"Hey and welcome to woodworking basics for beginners." Proceeds to use $20.000 in equipment to make a cutting board.

[@CasualBuilds]

It's actually, "...focused on bringing you beginner DIY and woodworking content." Close though!

[@chedisLoL]

20,000? You can do the same thing with 200 dollars of hand tools. his planner is like 700 dollar a miter saw is like 500, a table saw can be bought for like 600 all brand new. so i dont know where you got 20,000 dollars from.

[@CasualBuilds]

Planer was $500 brand new, you can find used for far less. I've mad cutting boards with my old job site table saw, which was like $200. And, my miter saw was free haha, my dad gave it to me. Point is, you can get these tools fairly cheap if you buy used.

[@aqhan]

@@chedisLoL @Casual Builds - I guess sarcasm doesn't translate well on the internet. I was joking.

[@wurly164]

Robert Nowicki you can buy second hand tools or cheaper ones, no where near 20k, I guess some people just have to complain

[@jraarl]

Clear explanation, great quality video, easy to understand, so I'm new subscriber. Greetings from Costa Rica

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@nicholash4587]

"Cutting Board for beginners" Proceeds to use a: Miter Saw Table Saw Planer Jointer Router CNC Machine (optional obviously) LOL

[@CasualBuilds]

In my mind, there's a difference between woodworkers and DIYers. I don't imagine DIYers having those tools, but a beginner woodworker on the other hand, it's reasonable.

[@nicholash4587]

@@CasualBuilds IDK, I consider myself a beginning woodworker and I am not even close to having all that. Beginners aren't typically going to have $1-2k in tools.

[@CasualBuilds]

I guess it comes down to people's own definition of "beginner" because I believe I am still one.

[@nicholash4587]

@@CasualBuilds I'm not sure how I would define beginner but it probably would not include someone who does woodworking for a living.

[@CasualBuilds]

Yea, I'd agree with that.

[@meghanhenderson1063]

I'm just beginning to get into woodwork starting with small ideas especially out of scraps and nice furniture that people throw out. I'm nearly 40 and just beginning all this and this video gives so many ideas even if I don't yet have all the tools yet thank you for this video. I just subscribed.

[@CasualBuilds]

That's awesome - it's a fun hobby!

[@huntersinsulation]

"Cutting Board for Beginners | Woodworking Basics" uses jointer

[@saltypumpkin3533]

Exactly

[@daveklein2826]

then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining

[@elpinchediablo6666]

Good video brother, did my first cutting board few weeks back, but wished I would have seen this video first to avoid few mistakes. Great video..!!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you! How’d it come out?

[@alexanderludwigthaddeusvandarc]

looks at Pettan chan close my ear hear the true form of death metal breathing style

[@mazinga8600]

What does this comment has to do with how to do a cutting board?

[@buzzer2012]

Nice presentation and finished product. Thanks.

[@untyoowan]

the audacity to call this beginner, homie used so many expensive tools

[@chefgiovanni]

The final product looks nice. Before glueing try to dry your wood to 6-10% humidity. You missed some points in the gluing process. Not sure if it will hold up like my walnut cutting boards. The cost of the router, planer and CNC machines blow my mind. I use older DELTA ones, heavier and less $ . For a beginner , we should suggest buying the 1st cutting board. Maple is harder and costs less $ . Watch our videos, we use and review tons of them. Kids, never put your cutting boards in the sink, water will destroy them. Oil monthly.

[@daveklein2826]

then figure out how to do it with what you have and stop whining

[@Dermie]

Making radial into 3d is mindblowing.

[@RiverHayes]

I've been researching DIY cutting board videos because I want to make a few for gifts. This is an excellent video for someone like me who's never made a cutting board before. Short and sweet. Great info. Excellent camera, audio, and editing skills, as well. Liked and subscribed. Thanks!

[@jafallica]

Not quite a beginner project but I enjoyed the video. New subscriber.

[@miketognacci7937]

Great video and I’m sure one happy customer

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks Dad!

[@peterkrajewski5942]

I stopped video at 1:15 to correct couple of things: 1. Not just any hardwood will work- some might actually be toxic ( I believe i.e zebra wood ) 2. Term is “butcher block” for end grain.. Overall so far- cool that you are explain to beginners:)

[@CasualBuilds]

Good points, thanks!

[@lizardhollow]

Thank you! And by the way, you have my ideal workshop. Nice.

[@starkissen2121]

Thanks for the vid! Im gonna try myself to make this board for my dad as a birthday present..

[@CasualBuilds]

That's a great gift!

[@starkissen2121]

@@CasualBuilds i hope so, do you got any tips or easy misstakes that i can try to avoid from doing.

[@CasualBuilds]

Take a look at my second cutting board video, I talk about a few of those items there

[@hititonthescrews3928]

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[@CasualBuilds]

Love start line!

[@ianstriffler8160]

Great video! I'm slowly, but surely, getting better with wood working. I like the hat too. Great brewery and I have some of their swag as well.

[@djtblizzle]

I think that’s the cleanest workshop I’ve ever seen! lol! Nice work👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@CasualBuilds]

Haha thank you! I do need to get crafty with the camera angles at time to hide some of the mess.

[@djtblizzle]

Casual Builds I’m in a micro apartment, so you know what they say... “One mans trash, is another’s treasure!” 😊

[@CasualBuilds]

😂😂

[@andrewp6985]

Just getting into woodworking after buying our first home. This is a real rabbit hole

[@CasualBuilds]

It 100% is, but I enjoy ever minute.

[@raez7539]

Beautiful cutting board, great job! 🤩

[@jameshill7065]

The board looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing ✊🏾

[@jrad7000]

Don't worry about the haters in the comments. I enjoyed your content and presentation.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@emmijoe2]

excelente clase, seguro que me servirá para hacer mi propia tabla de cortar, saludos desde San Luis Potosí, Mx.

[@jgredy7]

Im an absolute beginner and have never made a cutting board. I also already own a table saw, planer, jointer, and a miter saw. Thanks!

[@CasualBuilds]

This right here, the winning comment.

[@cooklikesasha]

The finish was amazing.

[@andrezepeda3548]

Super impressed when you added the mineral oil!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! You should have witnessed the behind the scenes - trying to maneuver the camera with oil all over my fingers haha

[@JoseRodriguez-br6si]

Thanks for your tips!! Thanks for giving back to the beginners.

[@colewilson6305]

Looks great, thank you.... my husband and I are thinking about making cutting boards for family gifts for Christmas. You video is very helpful

[@CasualBuilds]

Awesome! Be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make them - would love to see the end result!

[@craigpierre2765]

beautiful piece of work. thanks for sharing

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@kaypak2375]

I have been using my cutting board for 10 years. Bought it at Wal-Mart, 3 or 4 dollars, still no problem.

[@CasualBuilds]

Awesome!

[@DrSowmyaSuryanarayana]

Aweeew!! Do leave the links for all the amazing machinery you are using!! WOW!!

[@briansworld7153]

Thank you very much for showing us how to do it. I have subscribed to your channel. I am constantly learning. I love woodworking. Blessings!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@briansworld7153]

@@CasualBuilds you are welcome hermano!

[@jasonzwart2316]

Hey man really appreciate this video just starting out and absolutely love woodworking and your video was first to come up when I punched in cutting boards for dummies 😂and now gonna do my first one nice job great info

[@CasualBuilds]

Awesome! Lemme know how it turns out!

[@davidcochran934]

Great video. Very easy to follow. Thanks.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dingocreek]

Nice tips. Beautiful board.

[@toeey1]

I have a nice slab of walnut and I was going to alternate oak and walnut but I think I like the look of the all dark with alternating grain pattern instead. Thanks for the tips

[@BHiemisch]

I like what you did, this piece of wood is fantastic. Greetings from Germany 👍🙋‍♂️

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@tonym2328]

Thank you, that is a beautiful cutting board. While I am not a beginner woodworker, I have learned that I can learn from others, so I appreciate your video and skill. To all of those people who hop on here, only to complain about your shop, get a life. If you are such experts at creating and dissecting this, please add the link to your tutorial. I welcome viewing it. What? No video? Hmmm.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! I'd love to see those videos too!

[@robertprice9052]

Great video. I build bunches of cutting boards and I use Howards conditioner. I have found it best to get a shallow tote container and put a gal or so of mineral oil in it. I lay the boards in it for about ten minutes and then stand it up in a dish rack to drain. The next day I use Howards conditioner and an electric buffer to bring out a shine. I think saturating them in oil keeps them from splitting or separating. Just a suggestion. Great board. I love walnut!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! Yeah, I've seen some vids of people dunking their cutting boards in mineral oil too - seems a lot easier than wiping on a little at a time. If I made these on a regular basis, I'd definitely incorporate your method. Haven't heard of the buffer trick yet, I bet them come out awesome. Walnut is certainly the best - thanks for watching!

[@TNBushcrafter]

I've seen people dunk carved spoons and kuskas and leave overnight. The oil can still be coming out a year later. I personally use black walnut oil with some beeswax melted in it. The black walnut oil leaves a hardened surface after several coats. The beeswax buffs/polishes out great. Only have to watch nut oil with allergic people.

[@mikewilliams9174]

Great video. Used it to plan and make my own with walnut and maple.

[@CasualBuilds]

Nice!!

[@BiffLogan-q3p]

This looks like fun. I wish I had all the toys so I could make a few.

[@JooPalo]

Thanks so much for this video. Now that explains a lot of doubts I had.

[@AuntyNae]

Thank You So Much! You just encouraged me to want to try the hubby's tools out. I've been asking for a butch block I think I can follow your directions, breaking them down into more precise DIY videos. So glad your video popped up on my Auto Play.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with the build and be sure to tag me in Instagram - would love to see the final result!

[@70newlife]

First watch a few videos on shop safety. Then watch a few videos in how to safely operate every tool you will use. Strictly speaking this was not a video for beginners. Lots of stuff that a beginner needs to know was skipped.

[@dlim1984]

Beautiful. Currently making one now, did not know about watering the board to raise the fibers. Thanks for that!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks!

[@andyman90125]

Man that is a proper cutting board, nice video😉

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks!

[@sdbassin1143]

Great info. The walnut is 🔥🔥🤙

[@FranksDIY]

Nice job. I have made a few cutting boards and charcuterie boards and wish I new that water part of bringing up the grain. Thank you

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! Yeah, super important part to make sure it doesn't get all fuzzy after the first wash.

[@Rubbernecker]

Very nice. Beautiful wood.

[@Ron-jd4th]

Beautiful Job!!! Just stumbled onto your videos for the first time, and really enjoyed this one, and one other, that I just watched back to back! I'm 54 yrs. of age, and only wish I'd have learned a WHOLE LOT MORE about Woodworking, than I have thus far! I've really, only touched on it briefly, (from Aug. 2013 - Nov. 2014), when as almost, complete novice, I was hired as a "Sander" at a Cabinet Shop, in Tacoma, WA. This shop, as I came to realize later, (even as the novice that I was), did not produce "top of the line" work, due to substandard training practices, and also, their inability to keep the maintenance of their D.A. Sanders, etc!! Anyway, as I've already inferred; I'm certain that I was never properly trained on how to use my D.A. to sand correctly, but I SURELY put forth my BEST EFFORT, to make the Cabinet Door Frames & other parts that I sanded, to look the best they could!! All this leads to a question I have. I was wondering why in the one scene, you appeared to be standing only half the cutting board at a time, instead of moving your Sander all the back and forth across it?? As I've said, I know that I was never properly trained, so I'm certain there is a very good reason for that, which I am unaware; so I am rather anxious to hear of it!! 😊 Thanks So Much!! Ron Now in Abilene, TX. 🙂

[@CasualBuilds]

Hi Ron, thank you for checking out my video and glad you enjoyed it! To answer your question, I think it was because I had some planer snipe on one of the sides so it required some extra sanding to make things smooth on top. I usually try to go with the grain direction when sanding, but I'm usually not conscious about going from one end to the other for each pass.

[@GS-st9ns]

Very very nice. You reminded me to oil my cutting boards.

[@tonybenton1552]

Love the shop setup

[@peterbonfiglio3420]

I’m new to woodworking and am making my first cutting boards. One for my father and one for my son. I’ve watched a lot of videos Thank you for the very informative video. It answered all my questions. The board is beautiful btw.

[@bigikesmalls]

This cutting board is beautiful.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@Linh-b7g]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@R-Flowerish]

I always knew cutting boards were simple but required more tools than I have as a begunner, so I got excited when I saw a video geared towards beginners. Kind of a shame really. Nice workshop.

[@CasualBuilds]

Sorry!

[@Brigitte2x33]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial !

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching!