Diy End Grain cutting board Quick and Easy!

From log to cutting board!
I made a fast and simple Cutting Board. I used a log from a Jacaranda tree (Jacaranda Mimosifolia) that was cut down along the side of the road in Pretoria, the "Jacaranda City".
#woodworking #cuttingboards #diy #chainsaw

[@mmacmobile]

Amazing that he still has his fingers!

[@netekv]

Amazing indeed! 😜

[@switchofftogettagrip1400]

Have a lot a jacaranda cuts stacked down the side. Been informed it's my duty to attend to them at some point. With this video it will be easy to achieve an outstanding finish, many thanks 💪⭐

[@netekv]

Jacaranda is beautiful good luck 😁

[@raptorchic3042]

I love this board! Its really gorgeous. We made one similar from a really old Cherry tree that got cut down. I wanted to let you know that you should never use Technical oil on any surface fir preparing food. Its not food safe. You can you it for moisturizing and cosmetics etc. but not for food surfaces. Theres many other oils out there that is food safe and is AhMazing! Thought I’d let you know. Hope you don’t mind :)

[@netekv]

Thanks! 😀 and fun to make! about the technical oil, aka mineral oil, aka paraffin BP. All the googling I've done indicates that it is indeed food safe for cutting boards, spoons etc. The brand I bought also says pharmaceutical grade oil so I do believe it is okay to use if it's pharmaceutical grade oil. Not all mineral oils are refined equally and some might be of lower quality which wouldn't be food safe. 🤔

[@russellstone9056]

Mineral oil IS safe. It's listed as a laxative among other things. It's the recommended oil for food surfaces. Where do people get their completely false ideas? Is it intentional I wonder?

[@holisticheritagehomestead]

Awesome video! I have been wanting to make cutting boards and this motivated me to give it a shot. Thank you for sharing.

[@netekv]

@@holisticheritagehomestead pleasure and good luck with your cutting board

[@selimthedream]

I made one of these about 3 years ago and I still use it. I cut it vertically though because the log wasn't wide enough and I didn't have a jointer or a planer so it took a lot of sanding to make it usable.

[@netekv]

Awesome, I hope I still have mine a few years time 😀

[@overratedprogrammer]

Is it stronger vertically or horizontally? I have a very large log so I have a choice

[@netekv]

Vertically is probably stronger but more difficult to cut with a chainsaw

[@raymondflagstaff2919]

router sled much faster than sanding

[@sararamos3903]

How can you use a board w a hold in it??. Things can accumulate in them.

[@deanyanko3326]

they have electric hand planes for the hobbiest.then belt sand it.I'm still looking for a foodsafe oil to prevent cracking i have a downed ash tree over 100 years old wanted to cut boards nice grain.

[@Anjalena]

How do I keep the bark on one of these cutting boards?

[@pineapplesquad3651]

Looks great! Can one use a cut from a pine tree?

[@netekv]

Yes you can but you need to dry it very slowly

[@JoseOrtiz-hp8bv]

​@@netekvwhat about tamarind wood

[@netekv]

I have never heard of that wood, but I would try it and see if it works out. I would also dry it as slowly as possible.

[@tinasindaza8773]

Very creative 👏🏽

[@netekv]

Thank you! 😊

[@MG956_]

Will cooking oil work? Are those the only steps needed to preserve the wood?

[@netekv]

Cooking oil is not ideal because it can go rancid. That is the only step I took to preserve it, and it's still as good as the day I made it.

[@MG956_]

@@netekv = thanks for replying Sir.

[@HealthisWealth227]

Which oil he used Mustard oil will work or not??

[@netekv]

I have never heard of mustard oil. I don't think it will work. I think it will go rancid and stink after a while.

[@markhicks8377]

i cant believe you still have all your fingers

[@busymommyiam8990]

Does the bark have to be treated also? Or will it be fine just by drying it out? Im just wondering about durability over uses

[@netekv]

You can oil the bark, but most if not, all of it will come off over time. So you can remove it before if you don't want bits of bark coming off once in a while

[@AnthonyDayrrTV]

what oils do you use for this project?? and what kind of oil is the technical oil??

[@netekv]

Technical oil, aka mineral oil

[@AnthonyDayrrTV]

@@netekv thanks!!

[@tasmiavandermerwe8830]

Heard your accent and immediately knew you were south african 😅you did really well , will definitely be trying this !

[@netekv]

Yes I am South African and Thanks 😅 good luck with your cutting board!

[@smalltowntexasbbqburgersbr1391]

Looks beautiful! I want to do this too but twice the diameter. Hoping I can find some wood!

[@netekv]

Thanks. Good luck, sounds awesome!

[@tallmanfit6997]

Real nice 👍

[@netekv]

Thanks

[@samanthamason7]

Was the wood left to cure naturally or was there something applied to prevent cracking? If something was applied, what is safe to use for curing that will later be used as a cutting board?

[@netekv]

I only used food safe mineral oil. I have been using this cutting board for a while now and just keep adding mineral oil +- weekly or whenever it start looking dull. By simply using mineral oil regularly on green wood, I haven't gotten any cracks either. 😀

[@dmcfly2509]

Hello. Very cool project.!!! What kind of oil is that you used?

[@netekv]

Thanks! It's mineral oil

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Saw him turn on the jointer and that was enough for me. Insane.

[@netekv]

@@canadiangemstones7636 Insane in the membrane 😜

[@neog3461]

Do we have to season wood before cutting?

[@netekv]

I didn't season it, I let it dry while in use and oiled it often, especially after use and after washing with water

[@kulkulan223]

Hi, thanks for the video! I just got a massive stump from a fallen Cypress Pine I want to make some of these out of. It's pretty large so I don't want to waste my time but would you know if this type of wood is good for chopping boards and also do these type of tree slices work well as chopping boards in the sense that do they warp like the average single slab or joined up block boards we buy from shops?

[@netekv]

I'm not 100% sure, but I do think that Cypress warps and cracks, unfortunately.. I think your best best is to cut the log at a 45° angle. So, instead of round slices, you would have oval slices. That helps a bit with the wood stability and oil it a lot while you let it dry out

[@lenbooihangshing8020]

Wow! Love it

[@netekv]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MisterFoxxZA]

Hey Viktor... Just had some slices cut off a old tree on a construction site. Wood is still wet, do I need to dry before using it? And if so how do I dry it?

[@netekv]

It's okay wet but might still crack.. try applying mineral oil as often as possible or as soon as you see it will absorb more. Sadly some wood cracks more severely than others but try and slow the drying down as much as possible aswell. Applying mineral oil regularly helps

[@marlew2000]

Would olive oil be a suitable substitute for the mineral oil?

[@netekv]

Using cooking oils is not recommended because they can go rancid.. but if that's all you have on hand it will do a similar job slowing down they drying process

[@raymondflagstaff2919]

maybe tung or linseed... bees wax... stumpy nubs says the polymers are fine too

[@dvlsteardrp]

Can you go down the other way on the log to create a square or rectangular one? We just had 6 trees cut down into big chunks and was thinking of making a few for Xmas gifts.

[@netekv]

You definitely can, however if you are using a standard chain on your chainsaw it will cut much slower but it can be done. Depending on the wood species it might warp. Have a look at the video "testing the chainsaw mill" on my channel and if you want to build the chainsaw attachment I have a video on how to make that too. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dvlsteardrp]

@@netekv thanks so much for replying!! Will definitely check that out!

[@whengrapespop5728]

@@dvlsteardrp Then it won’t be an end grain cutting board, and end grain is preferred by most as it has a somewhat self healing property and doesn’t dull the blades as much

[@bowlcutballfro]

Did you get around to sanding it again?

[@netekv]

Hey Brendon, not yet. But It has dried a lot since then, I will make an update video soon

[@anthonymoy4471]

Did uou dry it in oven??

[@netekv]

Yes just a little bit

[@emmaloughran7698]

Can it be varnished instead and used as a serving platter

[@netekv]

Yes definitely! But because it's still green wood its best to just oil it and wait a few months for it to dry out before sealing it with varnish

[@fatimaawais7921]

Which kind of oil you use?

[@netekv]

Mineral oil

[@sunshineempeo7458]

What did you apply?

[@netekv]

Technical oil

[@playerone82]

What was the clear liquid you put on last a i couldnt see?

[@netekv]

Technical oil/mineral oil

[@kkfarm2798]

What is the name of oil that you apply?

[@netekv]

Mineral oil

[@Sueannemarie]

How thick

[@netekv]

About 5cm or 2 inches

[@tothepointvids5192]

No sealant ?

[@netekv]

I used technical oil/mineral oil

[@CLSC-cg6li]

Hi what kind of tree is that?

[@netekv]

@@CLSC-cg6li Jacaranda mimosifolia

[@jericksonarda0]

what kindnof oil is this

[@netekv]

Mineral oil

[@altaibaatarpurevsuren6495]

what type of wood is this?

[@netekv]

Its Jacaranda mimosifolia

[@dodzkiecadelina2133]

magkano yan

[@netekv]

libre kung gumawa ka ng sarili mo 😜

[@tothepointvids5192]

What wood ?

[@netekv]

Jacaranda mimosifolia

[@tothepointvids5192]

@@netekv can I use any wood ?

[@netekv]

Yes definitely. Just try slow down the drying process as much as possible. Some woods will crack more than others. Good luck! 😀

[@SilverMist0121]

What was the oil

[@netekv]

Technical oil

[@allfriend7]

Which type of oil did you use?

[@netekv]

Technical oil

[@amirhossien9139]

What's the name of oil??

[@netekv]

Its called mineral oil. I think its also known as liquid paraffin. Not to be confused with paraffin used as fuel. Hope that helps..

[@winstonsizemore2385]

Quick and easy if you have all these tools how about just with the chainsaw buddy

[@netekv]

@winstonsizemore2385 If you want to make a cutting board, you will need some tools, buddy 😜

[@unitwoodworking5403]

👍👍👍

[@netekv]

Thanks!

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@netekv You're welcome. Take care.

[@YC80087]

How long do you need to air dry the wood before making it into a cutting board?

[@netekv]

It depends on multiple factors. The best is to check with a moisture meter, but I didn't do that. I just went ahead and oiled it often and let it dry out while using it.. hope that helps

[@quixoticwoman7082]

There’s a holeeee in my soullllllllll

[@netekv]

🤣🤣

[@lilyr7221]

Wow can you make me one? Do you sell it?

[@netekv]

I dont normally sell them but if you really want one I can make one for you 👍

[@ogfeen]

Does the oil prevent cracking?,

[@netekv]

No, sadly not.. It does slow down the drying process and might help it crack a little less badly but it will still crack

[@ogfeen]

@@netekv thanks Viktor

[@netekv]

Pleasure 👍😀

[@fulanodetal9994]

What about the cracks and holes? Are you just going to let it fill with leftover food that you chop? I wouldn’t use any synthetic or mineral oil on something I’m going to be handling food, mind as well just put a coat of stain.

[@netekv]

Ok. Thanks for watching then 😅

[@roysrepairs]

this has got to be the laziest cutting board I've ever seen😂😂

[@netekv]

@@roysrepairs I think the word you are looking for is efficient 😜

[@sister3448]

Serious? Cutting board with holes? Did you heard about contamination?

[@netekv]

Thanks for being concerned but this is more of proof of concept video. Hopefully when you cut your log it will not have a hole in it. I do also agree that it's not ideal for a cutting board to have holes where food can get trapped.

[@sister3448]

@@netekv Yes. But you can still use it.. Perhaps to put hot pots..

[@netekv]

@@sister3448 yes definitely 😀

[@somika87]

@@netekv the nitpickyness of people when it comes to cutting boards is mind-boggling. And then, when it's time to chop they whip out their plastic cutting board and just go to town producing and ingesting microplastics. People: brushes, scouring sponges, detergent, ovens, steel wool, etc have all been invented. Wash your boards and give them a refresh every so often.

[@davidtrutwin3790]

A planer would have been safer.

[@netekv]

Yes I agree, a planer is safer for these kinds of projects.

[@johnmoyer5515]

Must use jointer first to flatten then planer but when you get to the end of piece you will get chip out drum sander or belt sander is best if you dont have a planer a good large hand plane should work remember its end grain

[@netekv]

Thats correct 👍 😀

[@briantrenholm9884]

The most reckless use of a power tool I've watched. Geeze.

[@netekv]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could give you a thrill 😜 yeah I agree this was not the best way to do it but I still have all 8 fingers and an arm

[@brockfauquher8919]

What kinda oil do you use?

[@netekv]

Mineral oil

[@brockfauquher8919]

Thanks man