End Grain Cutting Boards from Scrap Wood How-To

[@jaydenbeck1411]

Im currently a freshman in high school looking at inspo for on cool cutting board designs to make in woodshop and this is definetally gonna be my next project, the first thing I ever made was a cutting board and months later, I still use it.

[@VAspeed3]

One step I that I think is essential but don't see anyone do with cutting boards : raise the grain once or twice with water, then sand off with 220 grit before you apply any finish. If you don't, the first thing that the new owner will experience is a fuzzy, scratchy cutting board right after they wash it the first time. Since they probably don't know anything about wood, they'll have no idea what to do about it and may consider it a defect.

[@mikewest712]

Great tip, it does help finish a board.

[@CalebBramsen]

What would your process be if you were to do this?

[@brandonroy414]

@@CalebBramsen spray it with water, let it dry, sand it with 180-220, spray it again and let it dry, sand again with 220. Apply finish

[@gab4509]

me ,I sand it with 80,120 and 220 w/oil, its very polishing the board.

[@michaelmcevoy9278]

@Love everything If you do a light sanding (I do it with a hand block), it doesn't keep raising. Eventually, adding water keeps a slick, glassy surface.

[@thomasrajewski9342]

I can verify that running end grain thru a planer is risky business! I had the type of bad experience you described; tear out and a nasty chunk of loose wood that did some major damage to my planer. Watching you do it made my stomach churn, so glad it worked for you. Nice quick tutorial. Thanks and consider me subscribed.

[@jeffrudolph1802]

I've made several end grain cutting boards and watched a few videos on them, but your method is the easiest and most practical. No calculations required. Until I made one using your technique, I didn't quite understand why the blanks can all be different thickness (I made my two blanks both 1.5") What matters is the width that you cut the blank. Great method. thanx

[@cintimcmomma]

They are beautiful enough to be displayed as art! Well done!

[@bobg5391]

Beautiful work. I made a cutting board my freshman year if high school. Brought me back

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, thanks!

[@UriValdez]

I make a lot of cutting boards and always get nervous about planing the end grain, but I just put your tips to the test and I’ve had a pretty good experience. Thanks

[@craftedworkshop]

That’s great, glad it worked out for you!

[@jacksonrutter2638]

Only just found this channel but its hidden gold . My man, your channel is awesome

[@craftedworkshop]

+underground workshop thanks a lot!

[@turningsawdustintogrocerie2604]

Nice job. Over the years these have been a go to for me when it comes to a special gift. I have ran most of mine thru a planer without any problems, but like you said, that choice is yours. The first two I made many years ago. I didn't have access to many tools on the weekends. I did the milling and glue ups at work on breaks, and used a regular belt sander to smooth them out. I love the pattern that you ended up with. It's hard to make random look good, but you nailed it.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Turning Sawdust Into Groceries thanks Mike. I really think those few strips of Padauk made a massive difference. They broke up the reputation of the other hardwoods just enough. I really hope the people I'm giving these to appreciate them, because they were a ton of work.

[@turningsawdustintogrocerie2604]

They are way more work than most people think they are, and glueing up 7 blanks for 3 cutting boards is a huge amount of work. I'm sure the recipients of these board will love them.

[@craftedworkshop]

One of the nice things about making these videos is I can show them just how much work went into them!

[@BALES5000]

Cutting boards were the first project I decided I would make as a break from DIY house projects ... 10 years later, I still haven't made one. :)

[@craftedworkshop]

Hahah, that's awesome!

[@MaxMakerChannel]

BALES Well done!

[@77Avadon77]

is there a reason to nut just cut a bunch of small squares and just glue them all together?

[@chefchefize]

Get on with it then.

[@alexisamtosta]

hahahhahahhhahahahahaa....I loved your answer. hahahah

[@colinaskey9777]

The finished board looks really nice,and the dimensions make it very chunky,it will make the preparations of vegetables very easy,it will last for years,worth thumbs up

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, thanks Colin!

[@adamfleisch]

went to check on my cutting board I submitted to reddit last night and saw yours so I decided to take a look! glad I did! looks pretty cool. good job! I'm going to hang around and watch some more of your videos for awhile!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man, enjoy!

[@whoashop4420]

Great video dude. The one thing I'd add to this process is right before adding the mineral oil is to spray it real wet with water to raise the grain, then sand it down with 220 grit, then spray a second time and sand with 400. Without doing this, I've noticed how "fuzzy" the board feels after its first cleaning after use. If you raise the grain first, then cleaning doesn't affect its smoothness. I'm sure this is old news though, since this is an older video now. Cheers!

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, great tip! Thanks man.

[@Mike-cv7hv]

One of the first wood shop projects i made in Jr. High school was a laminated cutting board. Mom still has it. I dont know why I stopped wood working. That cutting board turned out awesome! (way better than mine)

[@sofias5164]

WOW that's actually turned out to be very nice!!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Sofias51 thanks!

[@systematic101]

I think the key part with running the end grain through the planner is you do very light passes. Basically just skim the surface. It'll take many passes but the blade won't have enough to really bite into in order to split the board or throw it back.

[@linamatthews512]

Beautiful! Mineral Oil is the better finishing treatment. Since this will be used with food, a food-safe finish is a must! I worked in the culinary industry for 14 years, so i had to pass a food handlers certification every 2 years.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! Mineral oil worked great, the board still looks awesome two years later.

[@alexisamtosta]

Man, if I lived in the USA I definetly would buy one of these off you man. Love them

[@ianfelixsihombing6354]

awesome technique mate.... you inspire me.... great job done.... great wood workmanship.... Thank you.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Ian Felix Sihombing thanks man, means a lot!

[@fettbackmark]

Well after watching your video you gave me the drive to finally make my board. Thank you so much.

[@craftedworkshop]

Awesome, have fun!

[@unboxingreviewvlog7009]

I really like your chopping boards.

[@TastyKoreachannel]

Wow it requires endless sophisticated job. Amazing!

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

I made a slew of these for Christmas presents this year. I used Walnut and Maple and did the brick pattern thing. Mine came out to 1.5" and seem thick enough, although I could have gone thicker. I've made a couple before a long time ago and forgot how much work went into these! Holy crap, I busted my ass for a couple of weeks on and off to get these suckers done lol. LOTS of freaking glue, cutting and dimensioning/sanding. At 1.5 inches thick when you apply the mineral oil it will actually come out the other side in places. Really cool to see an example of how wood grain acts like little straws. I think I will make a couple of these "chaotic" types with all the leftover pieces I have, or possibly a pizza thingamajig.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, they are a ton of work. Have no urge to build another one anytime soon. The chaotic boards are even more work since the strips are a lot smaller. More glue! They do turn out awesome though, and that first coat of oil is just incredible. And yea, it’s cool to see the oil go all the way through!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You are now a woodworker. 😃 #riteofpassage

[@craftedworkshop]

+Fix This Build That hah you know it!

[@myownspiritlevel]

Ah! Chamfering the trailing edge. Brilliant!

[@craftedworkshop]

Works like a charm!

[@theoriginalrhinostrongairp6061]

Beautiful. I have made some patterned boards but I really like this chaotic style . I am going to give it a try.. I did try and pass a prior board thru my planer in the past and had a major kick back with a huge gouge taken out . I am going to try it again and hold my breath following your steps . Thank you for your great video!

[@Felipera_]

Good Job, Subscribed for more! Just bought my first table saw today, and I'll make one of these for my grandma's birthday next month.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Felipe Pereira nice, have fun!

[@kalaiselvam4786]

Wonderful making the wood

[@craftedworkshop]

+Kalai selvam thanks!

[@de_dandiz]

Great bar clamp bro 👍

[@ahilal]

Thanks for this video. I just did the project. There are other similar videos but your method is the one that made the most sense to me and matched my tools available. Came out great. I did also do some light surfacing in my planer and I too used new blades, and made very light passes: I did 1/6 turns (just visualize the wheel as an asterisk). I did also smooth it as much as possible first with a scraper and then a belt sander. Dried glue is hard on planer blades.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, glad the video was helpful Andy!

[@garyK.45ACP]

Very attractive and interesting looking cutting boards.

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Cool result Johnny...came out really awesome

[@craftedworkshop]

+BillSin Workshop thanks Bill!

[@shawnnelson8627]

Awesome craftsmanship

[@deborah9289]

Beautifully crafted!!!

[@108hindu]

Great video! Your thickness choice was perfect. They should last a very long time.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@etchmfg]

I wasn't excited to watch another cutting board vid but I was pleasantly surprised, great job again.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Aaron! I debated even making a video, but I was hoping I could add my style to a video about a common topic. Glad you liked it!

[@Thom4123]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful these cutting boards came out sweet very original design. Johnny I know there just cutting boards but the patterns are awesome!!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Thom spillane thank you Thom!

[@Glenfiddich101]

Very, very, very nice indeed 😁👍👍

[@chuyulater8251]

Just so easy when you have a workshop in your garage!

[@stever7097]

Nice job and a unique result.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Steve R thanks!

[@larryclark9380]

Wow that was a lot of work. Looks good. Well done. I learned some stuff. Thank you.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Larry!

[@DBELLTREE]

Nice. Awesome cutting boards.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Dan B thanks Dan!

[@denisamplifire1921]

Great peace of art and beautiful shop, mate! Saying biggest hello from Vladivostok! Cheers!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Denis Amplifire thank you!

[@sachinrv1]

fantastic cutting board

[@coffeemom6838]

They look awesome

[@domeniclupo644]

Awsome job. absuluty beauiful. when i did mine about a year ago i to ran my throw the planer. but i glued on so scrap poplar i had with the edge grain up next to the end grain. i just did that soo i new it wouldnt blow my ends of the cutting boarx off. great work!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man!

[@tristanpasoski9389]

Beautifully explained

[@leksey7870]

Great Board with a twist!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@johnjohannemann536]

They look elegant

[@jeramybearamy8539]

Dude, those things look awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@sumitkhandelwal100]

so humble on your part u provide every detail,Good work.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, glad I could help!

[@JohnnyBGood-bl9tx]

Awesome job dude. Those look great.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@MW-wp5fb]

That was pretty incredible great work.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Matt!

[@davidmiller6196]

I'm into a whole diffrent type of woodworking, but this is really neat!!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks David!

[@BuildStuffwithAJ]

Awesome video man! I watched this video several times when I made my end grain cutting board! You did a great job of showing how to do it in detail! Keep up the good work!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Build Stuff with AJ glad it helped!

[@red12287]

Gorgeous cutting boards. Love the color choices and pattern that emerged. I'd put this in my kitchen just as a decoration!

[@craftedworkshop]

+red12287 thank you!

[@joycecarter4597]

Gorgeous cutting board!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@strokerace4256]

Great looking boards. I also for some reason haven't done any cutting boards, but I would love to. It just seems other projects come up.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Stroker Ace thanks! Yea, this kept getting pushed back too. Came down to the wire getting them done in time for Christmas!

[@PPHalpert]

Beeeeeautiful man! 👏 👏 🤙🏻

[@Protoculturebjj]

Good looking boards

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@davldbigman6034]

Nice job, looks beautiful.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks David!

[@blackfender100]

Nice Job boards look awesome.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@jeffrudolph1802]

I started using Tried and True finish for my cutting boards. It creates a food safe glass like finish because the process requires sanding to 400 grit. The finish. that last much longer than mineral oil w/ or w/o beeswax.

[@chicken20610]

Did a great job man!

[@craftedworkshop]

+TruckDrivingIsLife! Thanks!

[@fantablack.7805]

I'd buy that! Great work!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Fanta Black. Thanks!

[@rustichillco.2289]

Awesome Video!!!!! Thanks!!

[@TheWillwatkins1]

Thems some good looking cutting boards! You also slightly resemble the singer from Within the Ruins, so there's that too.

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, thanks man!

[@SpareroomWoodworking]

They came out awesome!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Spareroom Woodworking thanks man!

[@TheSafecrkr1]

Johnny, my wife is a quilter and when she saw those cutting boards she said they looked like quilts. Now I guess I'll have to try this one. Great job, sir. Jim

[@craftedworkshop]

+jim renderer thanks man! Glad your wife liked them.

[@alexonder1545]

Nice job I will attempt one this coming summer

[@craftedworkshop]

+Alex Onder nice, let me know if you have any questions!

[@mahdifadek2459]

Beautiful excellent job

[@craftedworkshop]

+mahdi fadek thanks!

[@pollyrichard6769]

Beautiful board's

[@phil.pinsky]

Nicely done Johnny!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Phil Pinsky Productions thanks Phil!

[@cutflower36]

That is so gorgeous! I love it. Wish I had your equipment 😀

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

Great job on the cutting board & the video.

[@workshop_edits]

Can't wait to make one on our own channel - great looking boards!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@johnhindle1181]

These are like the Vitamix of Blenders... Awesome job man

[@FredMcIntyre]

They look awesome, great job!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Fred McIntyre thanks Fred!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Great tutorial and result. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Jeff Forbes thanks Jeff!

[@ROBTAT2]

As long as there’s no pieces sticking up like 1/8” the planer should be fine. Many years ago I ran an end grain board through the planer and it exploded! Shot out like a rocket!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Great looking boards

[@craftedworkshop]

+Badger Workshop thanks!

[@Peterdimp]

Really nice boards and this informative video! Thanks

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Peter!

[@spappy2k6]

One thing you can do when routing the edges is use a climb cut. Go slow, have a firm grip and when you're done you can go back over the correct direction and clean up any missed or fuzzy spots. Works for me.

[@jjh4902]

these woodworking videos are so damn satisfying to watch. I'm pretty clumsy when it comes to craftsmanship but working with wood really fascinates me and I'll try making something one day when I have the opportunity. What item would you would recommend to a beginner to try and build? cheers from austria!

[@craftedworkshop]

+jj h thanks! I think a simple coffee table or something along those lines would be a great way to start.

[@nicoleb3459]

I want one!!! Lol. Those are definitely awesome looking.

[@ChroniclesofX]

Great job brother. Definitely came out looking 100%

[@craftedworkshop]

+Brian Lara thanks so much man!

[@chinyokkeong4014]

Crafted Workshop

[@leonardo47000]

Great work!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@bfase7571]

Very, very nice!

[@Docstantinople]

Johnny boy! Like the video buddy.

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

That moment when the mineral oil hits the surface... bam!! Nicely done ✅ Merry Christmas!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Heath Knuckles hah thanks Heath! Schwing indeed!

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Crafted Workshop 👌

[@patrickohennesy6539]

These look absolutely great. Just a question are there any other finishes used for cutting boards etc.?

[@Handles-R-Lame]

@@patrickohennesy6539 there is an oil sold at most hardware stores called "cutting block" or "butchers block" oil. But id still put a sealer of some sort before hand, obviously food grade. Just to make it more water resistant. Because with blocks this big mold and mildew will become a problem relatively quickly. Unless you reapply the oil every so often. I remember making one of these in middle school woodshop with less then half the tools he used here but then again to each there own. They are still beautiful looking blocks forsure!

[@patrickohennesy6539]

@@Handles-R-Lame thanks but I know all this

[@MattDiresta]

great vid! such a good way to get rid of hardwood scraps! much love! Happy holidays!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Matt Diresta thanks Matt! You too man!

[@gee3883]

Stunning Mr

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Subscribed,man.Good video.

[@andii1701]

They look super cool. Great stuff!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Andrew Jones thanks man!

[@luvmyjujuntootie]

I need to be on your Christmas list!!!!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, thanks!

[@SpecificLove7]

I really like it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@woodwolf9752]

Love the pattern !

[@craftedworkshop]

+WoodWolf thanks!

[@neuhaus59]

Nice job Johnny, I make a lot of boards and this style turns out to be one of my best sellers. You do have to be carful using the plainer though, I pushed one in too quick and it kicked back and broke my thumb and wrist. I still do it tho. Enjoy your holidays !!!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Mike Neuhaus ouch! Man, I will certainly be careful. Thanks, happy holidays to you too!

[@robohippy]

I spend more time on bowls than I do on flat work. Have some cutting boards to do for this Christmas, and am wondering about best glue. I wouldn't consider titebond 3 because it is not water proof, like a marine epoxy. I think the bottle says not to use it on outdoor projects. As for finish, true, the butcher shops used mineral oil. According to one source, Michael Meridith of The Doctor's Woodshop, the mineral oil was applies at the end of the day after the butcher block was cleaned. It makes for an 'impermiable' surface, so water and germs can't get through it. It does little beyond that, and the top surface would be scraped clean before beginning work in the morning. I prefer the walnut oil mixes because it will penetrate, and then cure and harden. Mike's mix has some carnuba wax in it, which is a hard wax and won't show finger prints, which bees wax will. For end grain cutting boards, you use a heat gun to help it penetrate. Mike Mahoney also makes a walnut oil and carnuba wax mix, but I like the Doctor's better. Both guys are friends.

[@dljtwo]

Phenomenal work... I learned so much from your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftedworkshop]

+David Jones thanks David!