Chaotic Style End-Grain Cutting Board, with a Twist

Check out the awesome cutting board I made for my mother out of a tree from her childhood home!
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[@davebailey2296]

I'm sure your mother will treasure this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Dave!

[@henrycuello2610]

I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!

[@woodspirit52]

Very nice. I like that you used wood from the salvaged tree for your mom. When visiting my uncle a few years ago, he gave me two slabs of walnut that my dad had cut down 25 years before. I made cutting boards and other items for my family from the wood.

[@GunflintDesigns]

That seems to make it that much more meaningful doesn't it?

[@jimwilloughby]

I just discovered your channel and it's nine months after this video was published. Watching it, I was reminded of the cutting board my brother made for a wedding gift for my then wife and I. That was 34 years ago, and while I've been long divorced, I still use the board every day. It's scratched on both surfaces because I flip it every so often, but it has a lot of years left in it. Your two boards are stunning in their beauty, but will last long enough to become family heirlooms. Well done!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Jim. I'm glad you found my channel. And the beauty of a well-built wood cutting board is you could always sand and refinish it and it will be like new all over again.

[@af601glock7]

Excellent work. I am sure your mother will treasure it for years to come.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you. I'm sure she is going to be proud to have it in her kitchen.

[@jenniferford2067]

So much easier than other methods I've seen for making these chaotic cutting boards. They look really good.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@alexbbmms3934]

This board is definition of creative

[@DuncanRenovates]

The shot of you pouring the oil onto the wood... that was beautiful. It was a really nice, welcome shock.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Duncan, I put a lot of thought into showing off that most exciting part!

[@craiguttley8447]

amazing cutting boards and amazing craftsmanship . your mother is going to be so made up with those gifts .

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Craig! My Mom is definitely happily benefiting from all this woodworking.

[@exposuretherapies]

Bro that is absolutely amazing, really incredible. I've been making on own blocks and I had a thought today like "what if I just keep cutting and regluing, and cutting and regluing..." Then this video popped up. Just awesome

[@JulesFox]

Amazing and beautiful work. I'm not a wood craftsman at all.. but I watched this from beginning to end because of your skill and to see how you did this. Wonderful workmanship.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Well thank you very much Julian, I appreciate that!

[@carlkrebs1]

Im a BIG FAN of sentimental wood usage . Nice touch !

[@raymondrooney4086]

Hello. Your boards are absolutely gorgeous and your craftsmanship truly shows how much of your heart and soul went into making them. I have always loved and admired how a wood craftsman can make something so beautiful out of something most would just take for granted or discard. Not being a woodworker I must confess to being a little disappointed by fact that there was no explanation verbally as to what you were doing and what tools/machines you were using to create these beautiful works of art. I'm not sure if your intent was to instruct somewhat, or just showcase your mastery and skills and was produced with only the knowledgeable woodworker in mind. I'm sure your mom was overjoyed with her new cuttingboard and family heirloom. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@NukeJlb]

It seems like your mother did a great job raising you. And there is something in building things for your relatives - knowing that things you made will remind them about the main reason in our life - our family. In the end it's all about it. About family. And as always great build, great camerawork. I really apriciate that you put your time for setting a light and choosing a nice camera angles. And the story about oak was great.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you! I'm sure glad there are people like you who appreciate the end result of this work and see things the same way I do!

[@mariah2499]

The boards are absolutely stunning! Loved the extra special touch. Thanks for the tip on the music too. Wish there were a little more explanation between glue-ups.

[@richardmugg2132]

Loved your boards. I was ready for the music to end.

[@giantsfan1925]

i know right?

[@curtispage3148]

Yeah that repetition was driving me nuts

[@sammathis]

Just turn down your volume?

[@vzmkitty]

Thanks for sharing your gift for your mom. What a lovely present for her. This makes me wish I had some wood from a tree which was cut down at the house I grew up in.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I'm glad you liked it Veronika!

[@corujariousa]

This was a lot of work. I am sure your mom deserved and was happy with the results. Congrats!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you very much!

[@rajeshkrtewari2543]

Moms are always with us, either before or after. Every emotion starts from Mom. ♥️🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙🖤💜🤍💗💖💝💓💔

[@benscoles5085]

Good Work, I was a bit lost watching this, how many times you cut, and reglued, watched it 3 times and finally understood, this is pretty intricate work, YOU did a great job on finished product.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Ben. I think I lost count too! It's really personal preference, just keep repeating until you think it looks good.

[@jdswenson]

That's a really cool story about the tree. So awesome that you were able to incorporate it into the board for you mom. Right on!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Well thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@billmetal]

Those are so beautiful! Sadly my mom is no longer around, but when she was, I bought her works of art like this but in ceramic. She had the items I bought her on display in her living room, and she always told me that whenever she wanted to see something beautiful she just went onto the living room and looked around. Your mom will feel the same way every time she uses these.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you! That was a great story about your Mom.

[@rosenbaumjake]

what a creative way to get that chaotic style! I never would have thought of that! great video!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you! I first saw that method used by mtmwood (kzbin.info). It seems so daunting until you watch it get done once... then it looks easy, just repetitive.

[@rbarros]

For me this is the most beautiful board!

[@barryroberts6470]

Those cutting boards look really great, and wow a lot of gluing, clamping and tedious work involved, but the outcome is brilliant. It was also a great idea in using that wood for a frame for the board, a great heirloom to pass down. Well Done, Barry (ENG)

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Barry, I appreciate that!

[@ricknarveson4675]

Awesome technique. It was a pleasure watching you work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Rick!

[@uknowulikethat4042]

wow, they are amazing, you have to be in the good books with your mother after this.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Yep, I'm sure I'll earn some Good Guy credit for this one. Thanks.

[@jonahburros5032]

Built like a damascus pattern, beautiful

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Jonah!

[@Kevin-wo3kp]

That is a work of art. I've seen a bunch of brilliant, fancy board designs but this random pattern blows the others away. Excellent work - thanks for sharing!

[@JBLewis]

Those boards are incredible!

[@ramiroborges7359]

Very clever way of achieving such pattern.

[@GunflintDesigns]

It seems so obvious after seeing it done doesn't it? I wish I could take credit for it, but people have been doing that for a long time. Thanks for checking it out!

[@CupCake316258]

Its just insane to see someone who really puts his heart and soul into every piece of work. You are a true inspiration and its shows in the end product. You go beyond premium.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you very much Shaun, that's very nice of you!

[@jasonb4350]

They look great and worth the wait

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Jason!

[@simonpeterhutchinson]

Savage. Clear and concise your videos are well shot and give loads of detail and advice. Well done !

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Pretty nice! I like the way you soaked them in the finish. Thanks.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Jeff. Normally I build smaller boards and let them float in that bin so they can soak up as much oil as they want. I usually do a 15 minute soak, then dry for a day, then another 15 minutes.

[@208miuwu]

You have a gift from above and a eye for things of beauty.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you! I am a lucky guy.

[@mishmashek]

you are the amazing person with beautiful soul, because of people like you i still believe in humans!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!

[@victornicasio5260]

A very fine and meticulous job. I also like that your son was hanging around, another skill-man in the making.

[@catherinedarsey3529]

Your Mom must brag on you all the time. This board is so beautiful.

[@bns1578]

What a great present son! ( mmm... I don't even recall asking him to make a cutting board 2 years ago... I have bought two cutting boards since then..thank God i did not ask him to pay for the house insurance ) good job son I am proud of you! :)

[@andicatherine8056]

lol

[@angelwhispers2060]

Full disclosure though End Grain cutting board should never be used for actual food preparation. Totally fine as serving boards as long as they are reserved for one type of food like for a cheese board. Or as a heat-resistant surface to put your casserole dish on where it's not actually in contact with the food. Otherwise cross-contamination is basically inevitable and no one wants food poisoning for dinner. If it has been used for raw food best thing is to send it out for professional cleaning. Next best is to seal it with resin and use it to keep hot dishes off the table. Best wishes

[@snakebait5118]

Beautiful projects, awsome work shop, great talent! Due to size limitations in my garage, I am only capable of doing small projects. But I'm grateful for what I have! Please keep making more vids! I enjoy watching them!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks John, I've got plenty more coming!

[@waxyTOOL]

Wow that's gorgeous!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Gavin!

[@karennilson5005]

You're Mother is a lucky lady! Beautiful cutting board!

[@currydood]

Mate that is just beautiful

[@GunflintDesigns]

They you very much!

[@Bikeeast]

Great video. I liked how you routed the juice groove, such a simple and effective setup. I tried just with an edge guide and always mess up the corners.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Brian, I have tried a few other ways, but always come back to this as being the most fool-proof.

[@Milincollin]

Beautiful cutting boards man. I think those are some of the nicest looking boards I've seen.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Very beautiful cutting boards indeed. And the music is so pleasing as well. Much better than some of the noise that's called music.

[@gb9696]

Best looking cutting board design out there imho. Wish someone would write a step by step article so that I could follow and make one myself.

[@hupka3145]

Excellent video, great work and I like that you showed proper safety with the mask while sanding. Music was cool but maybe a bit much and it felt like it cycled over and over. But seriously, excellent video. Just the right amount of editing to keep the viewing following and interested while still showing all of the steps involved.

[@DrWoodyII]

Fantastic project, beautiful work, and really admire that young carpenter-in-training. Thank you for sharing.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you for enjoying it!

[@kouhcygoodlivingfurniture3415]

this is called creatively inspiring.. stunning!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you!

[@davetarrant6888]

Mark that’s one of the best looking boards I’ve seen on KZbin. Great job and the boarder from the family tree certainly makes this an heirloom.

[@matt1871]

I love your little helper! My son does the exact same thing :) *Heart melts*

[@eileenmacias8330]

Beautiful works of art

[@TheeAntic]

I would never cut on those, they're gorgeous. Also, not sure if this was intended to be an advertisement for a drum sander but it sure worked like one. I need it.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Brian! And drum sanders are definitely a luxury, but after having one I wouldn't go back!

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Boy howdy, that's how you make a cutting board. Holy smokes.

[@joannenardoni17]

Just amazing, your mom loves you.

[@edwinleach4013]

All that work was worth the effort. They are super great and beautiful.

[@rodoc93]

i know it's been about 1 1/2 years but i can't get over how good this cutting board is including the video great job.

[@terrycabeen]

Holy crap that's a lot of beetles in the oak. I can see why it was growing so slowly! Fantastic work on the finished product.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@craigmaddison8254]

Man they are excellent, and when the oil was applied they just popped. Beautiful work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Craig!

[@Glenfiddich101]

These boards are beautiful 😍 l and by coinsidence I too have just made my very first end grain chaotic board with a border around it consisting of maple and walnut all the way around, this board is actually a long and narrow charcuterie board because I wanted a board which I could display smoked salmon on for a buffet 😁👍

[@MaisyDaisy333]

The cutting boards are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing. I watched the video at 2x speed and the music was awesome even then! Your transparency is appreciated regarding your sponsor. It's actually kind of inspiring in a way because you're being supported by something that is not directly related to your craft, like a tool company would be. It can feel disingenuous when you know that the craftsman has an obligation to promote Company X's tools in his or her videos, but I totally get it. You gotta make money to support your craft somehow. Kudos to you for finding a sponsor that doesn't put you in a position where it could seem that you're selling out your craft.

[@anjaandmichael]

Your Boards are amazing! I've yet to venture into a board that is quite as extensive as these but will be trying one in the near future. Thanks for sharing the method because I was stumped on how you did it! Thanks again, great content! MEC WOODWORKS

[@GunflintDesigns]

I'm glad I could help you out! It is TONS of repetition, but nothing really tricky about it.

[@nicholasphelps7489]

Awesome jig for the juice groove! Definitely going to do that!

[@chrisb561]

WOW! All i can say! Such an amazing gift for your mother!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Chris, I think she's going to like it!

[@bns1578]

Great present for mom, and it took only 2 years to deliver ;)

[@kbosell3812]

The back story at the beginning drew me in and every second of the rest of the process made me want to stay. You got yourself a new Sub! Great job, Gunflint!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you so much k Bosell!

[@kbosell3812]

Its a win-win situation, you're looking for viewers and sub's and we are looking for interesting and talented creators. I think I should thank you hah looking forward to enjoying your past and future videos, keep up the fabulous work!

[@ForgingFreedomTV]

Beautiful job! I bet your mom absolutely loves it. You’re a good son. Keep up the good work ❤️

[@EagleRun23]

Love the project. Like the music. I also just like hearing the tools work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks!

[@mtabernig]

How this method do with expansion and contraction of the wood do to humidity with all those uneven pisses? I am curious because i built an end-grain board and after a while started to crack all over.

[@gbultimate]

I am super impressed, great video man

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you!

[@jonathanlambert3140]

Wow, absolutely stunning work. Nice job!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@mitchelltavener8249]

I have no idea how he got it to be such a scattered pattern, looks amazing and I need to know!!!

[@mimlomiani6949]

I really dont like working with wood even thou I have a degree in Designing furniture and shops. I just dont like cutting tree's, but you are so good at your job man. Good luck...

[@kennylakits4093]

Great boards and videos, I agree, music a little lower would make it better. MTM is the master when it comes boards. I've bought plans from him and love his videos. I've done over 300 boards and hate when there not perfectly flat ugh. We've all been there. I like the feet I'll be ordering them today. Thx, Keep up the good work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks for the feedback Kenny!

[@SculptyWorks]

Beautiful cutting boards!

[@DarkArtGuitars]

I've seen many cutting board videos, but these came out the best by far! I especially love the one without trim around the edges, it looks so unique.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@donaltemus3565]

So awesome. I wish I could have a hobby like your job

[@GunflintDesigns]

This is still just a hobby for me too Flex! Maybe one day i can make a living at it.

[@jerrycallender9691]

This is awesome work. I've been working with fabric - quilts for Children's Hospital and Memory quilts - for about 10 years, and use a similar process making pillows and tote bags out of shirts, cutting the shirts into strips, sewing together, cutting across and re-sewing, and re-cutting and re-sewing, making similar patterns as the cutting board you made your mom. What was the liquid you used for the finishing?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Those sound awesome Jerry! I soak the boards in 100% mineral oil. Then I finish them with a 1:1 mixture of mineral oil and beeswax a day later. I have a full explanation in a follow-up video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ekmKyBjbGsq7c

[@nicolasfredette8564]

Magnificent cutting board !!

[@danielzee]

Those are way too beautiful to use as cutting boards .. lol. Such a good job.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Daniel. I've heard that a few times, so I usually take a knife and make a good gouge in the surface right in front of the new owner. If I draw first blood, they don't worry about it as much.

[@andrewsmith4429]

I know this video is old but I just stumbled on it. As someone that's fairly new to woodworking, I was curious as to your choice to use a drum sander to level the cutting board as opposed to using a planer and maybe why you prefer the drum sander

[@GunflintDesigns]

There are a few reasons... Mainly safety, it can be dangerous to run end-grain through a planer. I have heard horror stories of the blades catching and basically the whole thing blows up. For a more practical reason, my planer would just be too small to fit the final full sized piece through. The design of my drums sander makes it do I can put really big things through it.

[@michaeledmonds5200]

Beautiful work

[@mikeyandalyssab4782]

Great video! If you do another, can you mention the dimensions of the cuts as you're going through? I've recently started making boards and like to see the different rip dimensions to see the different effects. Thanks again for making this video, the music adds a LOT to it, great call!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed it. As far as dimensions, I just picked them at random as I went along. The only criterion was that if fit through the planer when reassembled.

[@nonyabizzness904]

Excellent work! You're very talented. I'm sure your mom is very proud of you, and surely cherishes this beautiful gift. I subscribed to your channel. I'm looking forward to watching more of your impressive skills in action. Thank you for sharing.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Well thank you very much, and welcome aboard!

[@TorkahPC]

ive never seen a planer like that, what model is it?

[@GunflintDesigns]

It is an older Delta that I got from my dad. Here is a link to the newest version of it. www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRM0OIM/_encoding=UTF8?ref=exp_inf_pl_influencer-19b5a833

[@seanathair432]

Great board! Congratulations I bet your Mom was speachless

[@basilguts1786]

Yes, my friend,excellent process and final work.👍

[@sammathis]

This turned out great, I've never seen a board like this before.

[@mikec2810]

Beautiful boards! I'm sure your mom loved it. That is a lot of steps to get the end result which is gorgeous!

[@alstaubin3699]

I know it was almost a year ago but great job. With all that twisting and flipping how did you manage to keep all the end grain running in the right direction or is that really important?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Al. The end grain is always running in the same direction until the last cut and flip, thats when it goes from an edge-grain board to end-grain. So it's not too difficult where you're actually doing it.

[@nscr2]

How much material would you say you lost cutting the boards up so many times? They look great, your Mom is going to love it. Keep up the great work

[@GunflintDesigns]

Honestly it is a lot! If I had quit at just one glue-up instead of continually cutting, flattening and re-gluing to get this pattern, I probably could have gotten close to having another full cutting board out of the material that I started with. - At least a half size one!

[@RonWaller]

Nice work. Love that design and it looks awesome after you apply the oil. Keep up the great work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Ron!

[@albert-yf3nq]

That's an awesome cutting board. I want to make one myself one day and watching your machine skills make it look so easy. Where did you learn or train those machine and safety skills that you have, very professional ?

[@GunflintDesigns]

I've just always been around tools, growing up with my dad and grandpas who built everything. It takes lots of practice, but I have no formal training.

[@teamincline]

Those some beautiful boards , definitely would have been worth the wait

[@brooksey097]

I’ve seen a couple people use the relatively large diameter PVC as a base during glue ups. Does this help align them or just a cheap and easy way to get them off the bench surface?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Both. It also helps them sit naturally without the clamps running into anything before they are tightened. I also feel like it helps me keep things cleaner when the glue starts to flow. I first saw the idea from MTMWood.

[@markadamarnold]

Man, those turned out amazing!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you!

[@sureshot311]

Fantastic build. I had to laugh because I have that same planer. I did the exact the same thing with the longer bed. It made it 95% better. Although I have yet to make such an amazing cutting board. Great work.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

I’ve been trying to make this type of board but keep getting a pattern. After your intake glue up do you cut a specific measurement? Ie 1/2”, glue, then recut, rotate glue? Very nice

[@Peteristen1]

Super nice design !