Diamond End Grain Cutting Board Set

[@cretin1979]

Great looking board! For the clamps what I have found to be the easiest and least amount of work is to get a 2" section of PVC pipe that is a little bit longer than your longest clamp. Glue the end cap on one side. Fill it most of the way to the top with cheap plain white vinegar, leaving a several inches for displacement. remove the sliding jaw part of your clamp. Dunk your bar in the tube and let sit for 20-30 minutes. when you take it out, the glue is easily wiped off. It may discolor the bar, depending on what kind of clamps you have, but it doesn't seem to affect the mechanism of the clamp. I made a little holder to keep the PVP pipe against the wall so it doesn't fall over. Every so often, I just swap out the clamps from the cleaner while I'm doing other things. when the glue is off, and the clamps are clean, apply paste wax to the bar before putting the jaw back on. makes it so you can go longer between cleanings. I just use the same vinegar over and over, and top off as needed. (Eventually I will need to dump it out and start over. Just haven't yet.) Good luck!

[@EigenDesigns]

That’s a fantastic explanation. Thank you for sharing this with me. I am going to pin your comment so that others can see this.

[@70JBALL]

How wide do the boards need to be that have the 45 degree on them - I tried some with 2” wide which is all I have and it didn’t turn out right but I’m gonna roll with it

[@alinthekeys]

Heat gun or touch, heat up and wipe the glue off! Tape is the best way but I often get in a hurry and forget. (I’m lazy) Nice looking design. Thanks for sharing.

[@mass112594]

A pro tip on the alignment which is off a bit: That’s resolved with clamping a board on each side when gluing up preventing any movement/sliding side to side. I’ve done this before and the alignment ends up perfect. Put some tape on the boards before clapping the side pressure otherwise they’ll attach themselves to the cutting board w the excess glue squeeze out. Otherwise, excellent video/tutorial.

[@Sharon-el5jn]

I agree with the PVC pipe and white vinegar. My clamps were almost completely filled in the dimples with glue. A day or two in the vinegar and I can literally use my fingers and a paper towel to wipe it off. Able to easily pick out the glue from the dimples. I've done 5 clamps so far, only 8 more to go. I already bought tape to keep them clean now. Going to try this design, looks great.

[@Purdue_Pharma]

Try using blue tape instead of clamps when gluing up your 45s just like you would with any miters. As long as your stock stays relatively straight after ripping, which yours did, it won’t take much force to keep them together during the glue up. The blue tape will lock the two pieces together along all axes so they don’t slide around. It’s a lot easier than messing with clamps and frees those clamps up so you can glue up the rest of your straights strips. Your channel is one of the good ones that narrates your process from start to finish so people can actually learn from it instead of just timelapsing with overlaid music. I’m sure that’s is appreciated and hasn’t been lost on your viewers.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the blue tape tip Ryan. I will have to give that a shot. I also appreciate your support. I try to make my videos as helpful as possible so your feedback is helpful.

[@santanulahiri719]

Thank you for the video. I just made two of these for gifts to friends, they turned out beautiful. One of the best designs I have seen for end grain cutting boards.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you so much :)

[@houch7640]

What was the final thickness? How much board feet of each wood?

[@jimputnam7539]

That was the best explained way to calculate how long your board should be!

[@brucetaber1391]

Another option to prevent wood moving during glue up . Tape a piece of walnut and maple together to form a square board . Now on the drill press drill a 1/4 in hole thru the boards close to the end. I make my boards just a little longer than I need them to be. Cut 2 pieces of 1/4 in dowel approximately 1and3/8 long that will fit in the hole. Remove the tape and apply the glue , tap the dowels thru the holes until they are located just below the surface of the wood . Tightly place 2 or 3 more pieces of tape along the length of to board to aid in stability then clamp the boards together with even pressure on all sides of the boards. Clean up any excess glue squeeze out and let it set . Remove the tape and continue with the rest of the glue up . Ultimately the dowels will be cut off from the final product .

[@alfredsanturri922]

I appreciate you getting back to me so soon you don't know how happy my wife is going to be with that cutting board thank you very very much

[@EigenDesigns]

Once you're done, let me know how it turned out. Good luck!

[@wgcjtc5591]

Acetone works great for clean-up of glue deposits. I always use wax paper under all my glue-ups. Cheap to use and easy to clean up. Thank you for sharing

[@richardorton918]

For getting rid of glue, I use white vinegar, you can get it from Amazon in 5ltr containers. I have some pvc pipe which is the length of the clamps, with one end sealed up, put a couple of clamps in after removing the handle and the top so you are just left with the plain metal bar, then fill it up with white vinegar. Then leave the clamps in the vinegar for a few hours, and the glue just wipes off. I keep these pvc tubes in an upright stand so they are ready to use quickly

[@jbn0613]

I use the same technique. Works very well. 👍🏼

[@shednut2666]

Buy local why buy from Amazon killing small business

[@Bulldog1653]

VERY cool design! Thanks for sharing. I do want to make a comment here about the use of your crosscut sled. For me, I love to use my radial arm saw to do the crosscuts. The reason behind that is because I can very easily put a stop block along the fence that has been measured to whatever length I need. The cool thing for me is that the guy I picked it up from included an insane amount of extras and it has made my life incredibly easy. I still use my table saw for ripping and the angle cuts you show here. As a fellow woodworker, I like being able to make suggestions and of course see what others are doing.

[@KevinFlores-vq7zp]

Appreciate the paper note drawing, this is the first time I realized that there’s a method of drawing these out to design these cutting boards. Oooof 😮 Also I think if people don’t have drum sanders or planers, then probably having a hand held router then building a sled to skim through the top surface of these boards.

[@jtorralb]

Get a brass wire brush wheel for a bench grinder and clean up the clamps. Softer metal won't ruin the clamp.

[@knotheadz]

A wire wheel on a grinder does a glue removal very fast and does not hurt the parallel clamp notches

[@richardblodgett3089]

One of the best demos I have ever seen!

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Richard!

[@dankinsky9543]

Great video! I did not read all the comments but simply wrapping the bars in paper towel and then soaking with white vinegar fixed mine with 2 soaks. I LOVE your idea of the blue tape though so will actually clean mine again now and use your trick to keep clean(at least until I forget one time). Also like the idea of the quick clamps to hold diagonals and will try that soon

[@stanleyscott1619]

I use a wire cup brush on a right angle grinder clamped in a vise . Make sure you wear eye safety goggles. You can take off years of glue in a couple minutes and brighten the metal also!

[@jackwc539]

Really nice board. I use 320 grit for my final sand. I have used acetone to remove glue from clamps.

[@miguelfrausto2176]

I messed up my new clamps the same way too 😂, I cleaned them up with my grinder and a wire wheel they came out polished, then I started using packing tape, the glue peels right off, the packing tape last awhile too I only change it when it starts getting worn out from the jaw clamping hard on them and starts to peel, but it lasts awhile. Good job on this cutting board I’m gonna try this out for my next one

[@Niagra2011]

I use my Fein Multimaster with the scraper blade. Run blade along the sides with full power. The vibration knocks all the glue off!

[@AusMiner]

Thanks for a great video. I love the design of this - and the concept of the "matched" large and small cutting boards is brilliant. Will definitely be using some of your ideas when I have a crack at making some cutting boards myself. My dirty clamps - I tend to pull one end off them and then clean up the bar on a wire wheel / brush on one of the bench grinders in my shed. The wheel buffs up the rail nicely and cleans off glue etc without doing any damage to the rail.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the support and the tips!

[@SVTShane361]

Finished mine today! Turned out great! Wish I could share a pic with you! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jraglob5924]

You win, I have look at a lot of patterns and I(my wife) likes this one the best. The video was very informative and should be a great help. Thanks!

[@EigenDesigns]

Hey, thanks so much! It's a really fun build. I think you'll enjoy it.

[@christophermeyer4370]

You can also soak the bars of the clamp in white vinegar.

[@DannyFerguson-m1q]

I saw one of these cutting board person's using wax paper instead of tape. It works like a charm as the wax paper doesn't stick to the clamps. Cleaning the clamps , try using a wire brush on your grinder.

[@EigenDesigns]

Great tip! Thank you

[@williamjoplin6939]

looks fantastic. I have had glue problems on clamps also. one solution I have found is using vinegar to remove the glue. Bill Joplin

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the tip Bill. I will give that a shot this weekend.

[@paullowell66]

I made this set this week and it’s gorgeous, great design but not for the faint of heart lol I don’t own a planer so made a quick router sled to get mine as close to flat as I could so still had a few gaps in the design. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

[@EigenDesigns]

That’s great! Were these a gift for someone or did you make these for yourself?

[@MrPryorMan]

Without a doubt this is the most beautifully designd board ('S) i have seen to date. I will definitely put this video in my "saved" folder and start looking for some maple, I have the walnut ready to go. Thank You. Great Job.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank's Rick! That just made my day :)

[@jumpingjacks5558]

You can use salt mixed in with the glue to help keep the boards from sliding so easy. To clean up your clamps, use some mineral spirits. Make sure you take precautions so you are not inhaling fumes without a mask on.your face.

[@bhough410]

There's a better solution than taping the bar every time. You can use vapor barrier, or rolls of thin plastic. Hardware box stores sell it in the paint dept or Dollar Tree has 9' x 12' for little more than a $1. The glue cleans off the plastic easily and prevents glue from dropping onto your work bench.

[@paultay23]

Great video and super design... I have used vinegar to clean my clamps, but you have to wash them after in washing liquid to stop the acid attacking the steel... Cheers Paul in the UK

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the support Paul! I also appreciate the tip.

[@blackirishredneckb6383]

Great set of how to’s. I was able to make your Infinite Diamond primarily because you gave exact numbers. Scrolled down to see if I missed anything and didn’t find any specifics. Can you please give us exact measurements. Thank you in advance and please continue to make these how too’s.

[@dougfrazer9202]

Lovely boards; and well described tutorial as well. I will be making some of these myself; as well as some 3D Cutting Boards. Re. yr. glue "mess-up" of clamps: try finding a paint scraper that holds about a 2 or so inch long replaceableTungsten Blades. They are readily available here in N.Z., and don't cost much (Amazon should have them). The dry glue scrapes off the Clamps so easily, and the blade seems to last for years! Also, blue Painter's tape stops getting glue onto the clamps if applied prior to use. 🤠☝

[@reddsmorris7053]

That turned out gorgeous

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that :)

[@juliusprime23]

Thanks for the great video!! I’m gonna try your techniques. To clean old glue off of your clamps, soak them in white vinegar That works for me. Good luck and thanks again

[@mithliwoodsmithing5569]

Beautiful boards, well done. Keep up the great work. 🪚

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the support Mithli Woodsmithing!

[@tlprincipe]

This is the best explanation video I've seen, thank you. The end product looks very nice. One question can you do this pattern with 3/4 in thick board or should I double up the bard to get 1 1/2 thick boards?

[@tomroe4857]

I recently finished making your diamond cutting board. Your instructions were clear and overall were excellent. I loved the look until I applied the mineral oil at which time the board turned very dark and covered up the grain in the maple and walnut. In my opinion this really detracts from the appearance. Do you have any recommendations for remediating this condition. Thank you. Tom R

[@EigenDesigns]

Hey Tom, I have had similar experiences with other boards and unfortunately there's not an easy remedy. Each wood species takes mineral oil differently and sometimes alters the color of the wood significantly - especially when you're dealing with an end grain board. I have even noticed significant variation in color change between different boards of the same species. For example, maple tends to turn more "amber" color rather than white once oil is applied. There's not much that can be done at this point. My only advice would be to make your wood slection for future boards with this in mind, given that the post-finish color change can really alter the final look of the board.

[@chrisbudesa]

Wire brush on drill to eemove glue from clamps.

[@kentgray2220]

you can remove the glue with a grinder equipped with a wire brush. do this all the time.

[@ddoubz]

Lovely! What are the Final Cut measurements?

[@rupertschachl8728]

What a wonderful board! Great Idea!

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Rupert! I am glad you liked it.

[@edcarbone241]

Wow! love it!! do you over cut the diagonals and trim them to the exact thickness of the rectangular pieces?

[@EigenDesigns]

Yes, it helps to get a better final result

[@Je-tw7oe]

Nice design. I am going to try one but using up some 1" stock that I have lying around.

[@EigenDesigns]

Let me know how it turns out. If you have an instagram be sure to tag me in it so I can see it. Best of luck!

[@clintnaftzger4257]

Thanks for the video looks awesome. My only question is how thick was wood you started with almost all my wood us 3/4” and from video yours looked bigger. Thanks.

[@EigenDesigns]

Hey Clint, I started with 8/4 rough stock for this build, but a few of my viewers have replicated this design with 3/4" stock. The diamond pattern comes out a little smaller, but it still looks great.

[@dantemkin405]

This is a beautiful design. Are the complete plans or a cut list available anywhere?

[@EigenDesigns]

Hi Dan, thank you for the support. I don't have a cut list unfortunately. I need to start making them when I do projects like this because I have had a lot of people ask a similar question. There are a few places where I slow down the video so that you can see the design I created and reverse engineer it. I will try to do better in future videos.

[@davidwilhite8093]

To remove the glue from clamps, wrap the m in papertowels and soak the towels in vinegar. Place the clamps in a large garbage bag and seal them up. Leave them overnight. Use a wire brush to remove the softened glue.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks David! I have heard similar comments about using vingear, and I like your suggestions to soak towels in vingear rather than submerge the entire clamp. That seems like it would be more conservative. I appreciate the tip!

[@timdoyon1964]

Ah jeez, now I gotta go buy some 8-quarter maple and walnut! 😭 8-quarter is so expensive… oh well, that’s a really cool looking cutting board!

[@EigenDesigns]

You’ll love it Tim. When you’re done, tag me On instagram so I can check it out. Good luck brother.

[@timdoyon1964]

@@EigenDesigns I will certainly do that! I’ve made a lot of different cutting boards in my day, but the way you made the diamonds were very clever.

[@larrybounds9001]

Too new to try this board, but did. Problem with maple strips, made small zig zag not a straight line? Diamond was centered well. Also had some pieces that would not pull tight. All in all I got a very expensive piece of firewood, but will try again. Thank you for putting out such good information.

[@larrybounds9001]

Ok, I’ve figured out what I did wrong. Time to make a new sled!

[@johngrey7089]

I work in a woodshop and I have to clean my clamps often. I found that the best way is with a random orbital sander with 120 grit paper

[@jfred1924]

Turned out way cool. Nice work

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks so much for the support ❤️

[@arauen100]

I coated my clamps SC Johnson Paste Wax. Let it dry overnight. Any glue drip can then be wiped off with a paper towel. Reapply wax whenever needed. Once a year-ish

[@glennhenry1431]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Especially the cutting and glue-up tips. It was a fun build. I’d show you my version, but I can’t seem to paste a photo in the comments.

[@EigenDesigns]

You can tag me on Instagram if you have an account. I always like seeing work from my viewers :)

[@truthh8322]

If you glue the pieces of walnut and maple that make the diamond together first then cut the 45s on them it's easier

[@marcusviniciusdeoliveira8269]

Belíssimo trabalho. O que mais gostei foi a ideia do projeto.

[@hewittgordon8843]

Great looking boards. Quick question. Once you have finished them. how long before you will be comfortable having them used ????

[@EigenDesigns]

Hey Hewitt, once the glue is completely dry and you apply the mineral oil, you can use it immediately. Since mineral oil is food safe it doesn't need to dry like a traditional wood finish. I usually wait until the mineral oil no longer has visible wetness on the board (~30 minutes) and its good to go.

[@hewittgordon8843]

@@EigenDesigns Thank you for the info.

[@delapopo1]

To clean glue off of your clamps make a stand to hold 1.5" pvc tubes that are filled with white vinegar. Take your clamps and soak them in the white vinegar for about an hour and a half. Once the time is up just wipe off. Zero effort.

[@EigenDesigns]

I like the pvc pipe idea to save vinegar! Great tip.

[@BcuzImBatmanning]

I really like the design... One thing I would do differently is I would make the smaller board a cheese slicing board with a wired arm.. I think that would truly make it a unique gift set with more perceived value..

[@jamiewalmsley2161]

I use acetone to get all the glue off. Works a treat

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks for the tip Jamie!

[@gerardw7479]

Use a drill motor with a wire wheel attachment to knock off that dried glue. Run the wheel in the same direction as the grooves in the clamp. After the glue is gone just use painters tape over your bars to protect it

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Gerard!

[@olcaysahin7553]

Glued boards look great however what about glue that you are eating.

[@bobpiccola7817]

Nice job thanks looking for a new design

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Bob! :)

[@_Rick_S]

You could take a butane torch to the dried glue and burn it off. Probably want to do that outside though, shop might not smell too good if you have a lot to burn 😆

[@walterramirez6613]

Wow awesome work greetings from Maryland USA and I would like to know what kind of glue do you use to glue the wood together thanks

[@sociedadepoetamorto]

Linda e ótima tábua. Pergunta de principiante: o que lançou sobre a tábua para que ficasse amarelada? Obrigado

[@70JBALL]

How wide are the walnut and maple boards you use for the 45 degree angles - I tried the widest I had was 2” and they didn’t turn out right but I’m gonna roll with it

[@navarroedwards8031]

Beautiful cutting board, I’ll have to make this one. Thanks

[@unclebob8746]

I started finishing my boards with mineral oil; mineral oil does not dry.... I've since changed to 100% pure tung oil. It soaks into the end grain and dries hard, so no re-coating down the road. The only draw back is that tung oil does take significantly longer to dry, but anything worth doing is worth doing it right. I do put a coat of mineral oil and bees wax over the tung oil and buff out when dry.

[@15andinvested]

yeah… moths to dry and become food safe… mineral oil makes it ready to use the next day and looks better

[@BSbull]

​@15andinvested mix 50/50 tung oil and d-limonene. Heavy coat for 30 minutes, wipe off excess, repeat the process. After that I use a "board butter" made of 2 parts coconut oil and 1 part bees wax melted then chilled into a wax. Buff that in and let it cure for 3 days. I do this on all my wooden utensils I carve as well.

[@unclebob8746]

@ coconut oil can go rancid….

[@unclebob8746]

Not months if you apply thin coats with an old t-shirt. 24 hours in a shop that maintains temperature .

[@15andinvested]

@@unclebob8746 the tung oil gives maple a yellow look, doesn’t look as nice and the bright white with mineral oil

[@afriendtoo6971]

Great carpentry work // great film work.

[@EigenDesigns]

hey, thanks so much for the compliments! :D

[@wonderdog3353]

What do think placing a juice edge will affect the look of the board?

[@jcowboy123]

What was the height of the first glue up? 1.75 ? Thx great looking board

[@pd417]

What are the lengths and widths of the pieces you used?

[@charlesreece1704]

What was the original thickness that you planed down the boards to before you made your initial strips.

[@naterapp7881]

Great video! What did you apply the mineral oil with? A sponge? Also, I’ve used a wire wheel in a cordless drill to get dried glue off my clamps. Lesson learned here as well!

[@EigenDesigns]

Hey Nate, yeah I use these cheap applicator sponges to apply the mineral oil with. You can get them in bulk from Amazon and I usually cut them into smaller pieces to make them last even longer.

[@leonardolunetta3222]

Ótimo trabalho. Ganhou mais um fã! 😁

[@John_Fx]

Wouldn't it make sense when planing the first glue-up to point the triangles downward. Depending on how much you take off it seems like it would dull the tips of the diamond with it pointing up. Taking off the base of the triangles wouldn't be as noticeable.

[@sonofabiker7283]

Wow nice design! Sorry what size boards did you start with? Thanks

[@alsaffarstudios]

Amazingly outstanding work, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you so much for the support! :):)

[@chrislane4615]

At 4:30 I was trying to figure out why you were clamping the boards on the wall!!😅😅

[@EigenDesigns]

🤣

[@davidburris120]

What are you using to apply the mineral oil to the wood?

[@EigenDesigns]

I buy these cheap applicator foam blocks and then cut them into smaller pieces. They work like a charm and you can throw them out when needed. Link: amzn.to/48hWtUO

[@thepeople980]

Nicely done. Thanks!

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you :)

[@timxymo7967]

Great video bro! just curious if you have the links to the cutting board feet? I've checked a few but they're tiny.

[@EigenDesigns]

I got you bud: amzn.to/3DNcmpf

[@alans6767]

I know this video is 2 yr old as i watch it but a 4 1/2 grinder with a wire wheel makes quick work of it. Get a Harbor Freight one which are very affordable.

[@jasongronau6453]

Do you have the dimensions of the pieces when you first made the pattern?

[@jayeckhart1561]

The only way that I have been able to remove the glue is to use a wire wheel on my angle grinder. And I use wax paper to keep the glue off.

[@EigenDesigns]

I may have to give that a shot. I also considered using a power washers, but I am not sure if that would work or not.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

White vinegar!! It will soften the glue and make it wipe right off. I learned this from Po Harris who is a awesome cutting board builder.

[@EigenDesigns]

Great tip! Thank you.

[@palitsalagivickers4588]

Thanks!! I will make one of these.

[@EigenDesigns]

Good luck!

[@midasvanhouseclearance3970]

Absolutely amazing woodcraft 👌👌😍😍

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you :):)

[@markanderson1757]

What dimension wood did you use. Thanks

[@MaestroRafaelCalidadyConfort]

Verdaderos maestros , mucho gusto un fuerte abrazo colegas ,desde Ecuador sur América

[@EigenDesigns]

Gracias por las lindas palabras amigo :)

[@andrashajosi9022]

Soak blue shop towel in vinegar. Rap the clamp up for overnight. Glue will wipe off.

[@EigenDesigns]

Thank you for the tip :)

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

Question : Won't these glues seep into the food being prepped on these boards??

[@EigenDesigns]

No, the excess glue is removed and once it dries it is food safe. I used to have those concerns as well, but after making a few hundred boards I can confidently say this isnt an issue.

[@sababa1022]

Heat gun will soften the glue so you can remove it from the clamp.

[@stevemario98]

awesome job what is your table saw blade used thanks

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Steve! About 3 months ago I bought this 10” Combination Saw Blade: amzn.to/3eFYGzv The combination blade allows you to make both cross cuts and rip cuts without having to change your blade out. I have been using it daily for about 3 months (mostly on hardwoods like maple and walnut) and have been impressed with how it has held up. The carbide cutters are pretty large so it could be sent off for re-sharpening a number of times before needing to be replaced. It's more expensive than the saw blades I had been buying from the big box stores, but seems to be holding up much better.

[@marcosaslan1802]

Aqui esas maderas no existen de colores para esa clase de trabajos lo mas maderas blandas aqui se utiliza la teca y el bambú pero igual un poco complicado conseguir, lindo trabajo , saludos

[@ateliemaritom]

Admiro seu trabalho simplesmente excelente o resultado parabéns 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@EigenDesigns]

obrigada 😊😊😊

[@sociedadepoetamorto]

Boa noite. Sou principiante. Pode me ajudar dizendo q produto foi utilizado para amarelar? Obrigado

[@mequetrefenieto7618]

Este será mi siguiente proyecto , simplemente genial 🇲🇽

[@EigenDesigns]

¡Muchas gracias! Buena suerte :)

[@atelierdulaa64300]

Very nice job but can you explain to me why you put some water pop ?

[@EigenDesigns]

You water pop to make the fibers of the wood swell so you can sand them one final time before applying finish. If you skip this step then the cutting board can feel rough to the touch after it gets wet the first time

[@juliek1676]

Absolutely stunning! Love the design and want it to be in my kitchen!

[@EigenDesigns]

Thanks Julie :)