DIY - The Ultimate Cutting Board with Knife Storage

[@DieciBoutiqueRestaurant]

To be honest with you you shouldn't worry too much about certain concerns in regards to mold, etc. I've been a professional Chef for over 35 years and anyone knows that you should not return the knife to the docking station without cleaning the knife first and drying it. The docking is for the comfort of having the knives handy and in place as one begins to work. The only comment I may add for the safety of its users (including yourself) is that when you apply the varnish/protection to the wood it should be food-grade. Other than that I think your cutting board is super cool, very ingenious and robust. Something I might use myself. Kudos...great job!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Excellent input and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you!

[@Lozyloza1]

What an amazing unique chopping board you should PATENT it, I love it! & don't worry about the mould & water thing its natural natures wood, I've been chopping on wood for 55years and never seen mould and as for water it drys naturally as long as its airing. thanks for sharing your beautiful craft.

[@codacreator6162]

What a great idea! I’ve never seen one done like this, either. Awesome work!

[@pmelchman]

great video Jesse. I have no doubt that you r new cutting/knife board will get plenty of use. Keep the videos coming!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks friend! It’s already getting used on the daily!

[@ammarjaouadi4551]

Artist ! Thnx for share

[@derekdodson5623]

Interesting design. Thanks

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

👊👊👊

[@ortneybrown4320]

I'm absolutely going to make this. Brilliant idea!😀

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks!! I’ve rarely enjoyed having it in my kitchen

[@ortneybrown4320]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I just wish I seen this before Christmas, my daughters would have loved one of these.

[@GONE2VT802]

Awesome work! Love your videos.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks Jim!

[@theirishman088]

Very nice build!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you!👊👊👊

[@mikesgarage5066]

This is a cool build!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks Mike!

[@jontucker7292]

I think it's badass, hell of a job sir,

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you, Jon! That means a lot! 👊👊

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Beautiful 👍👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Great work man. Now I,need one.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank buddy! Let’s see you make one

[@Mullenthemaker]

Awesome build Jesse! 👍

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks brother! 👊👊

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Nice design! I kinda love it)

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! 👊👊👊

[@gordeneden]

Nicely done! I agree with you about “mold or bacteria” in the knife slots. Antibacterial soap and air drying is enough. You are using the board for cooked food products. Don’t second guess your work! 👍🥃

[@davidkies7106]

This is awesome. I don't have a planer, but I still intend to make something similar to this.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! You can do it without one. Just make a router sled if you have a router

[@franciscoayala1062]

Awesome work. Thanks for sharing it. Cool idea. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@therookiefisherman5234]

orientation looks good what about the grain pattern?

[@heyimamaker]

Looks awesome, and time will tell how the knife slots hold up. Worse case scenario is you cut that end off and you have a 100% regular cutting board :)

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Absolutely agree. Thanks!

[@espressoveins2730]

How is the board working for ya now? Curious about an update. This was a great tutorial thank you

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Oh it’s amazing! If you follow me on Instagram you can tell in my stories that I use it almost every day without issue

[@richragan4810]

Thank you Jess! I like the way you did the juice groove. Hadn't thought of that but as usual I always learn something from you (there were a couple of other things too). I've never seen a cutting board with knife storage so that's a great idea. Appreciate the editing work you do for us! Peace and safety to you and your family! Rich

[@richragan4810]

One more thing Jess. If you had it to do over again for a small planer would you still go with the Dewalt 13 Inch? I'm thinking of buying one. I have a Makita lunch box planer for the last 10 years and it works great. Thanks for the reply.

[@richragan4810]

How about the dust port? Does it work well?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks as always, Rich! I love my Dewalt planer and highly recommend it. I have a direct affiliate link to it in the description section if you want to check it out. The dust port is awesome and even forces air out that helps with the collection.

[@richragan4810]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Ok Jess I will purchse it from your link when I do (May be early in 2021). Thanks for using the link for the 735X.

[@wadegadberry4211]

great build. Glad I found the Channel. quick question. you cut half way through and then flipped for the second half of the cut. is this for safety or for accuracy of the cut. thank you for your time.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you! That big thick stuff was bogging my table saw down with full cuts. Cutting it this was made the saw and blade perform better

[@leatherbydragonfly]

Great video Jesse. Our son has taken up smoking meats. I think this would be a great gift for him and his new bride. the apron is looking good👍

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Heck yeah! I’m really enjoying the apron that’s for sure

[@steveraymond7277]

I love it

[@markolsen7438]

Nice job and looks great but I don't know anyone that has counter space for a cutting board with knives

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Hahaha I do! Thank you I appreciate that. My new house has a ton of counter space and that’s what I made it for.

[@Toi.Ngawari]

Nice

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

👊👊

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

How did you make the Juice Groove jig measurements if you would please

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

I just used some 3/4” wide wood for spacers. It was the perfect spacer to put the groove where I wanted it

[@Rage-of-War]

Very cool!!!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks friend!!!👊👊👊

[@tpobrienjr]

Elegant.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@scottharding6612]

Sick dude

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks boss! 👊👊

[@cleberpinheiro92]

Tabua muito top

[@TimMidgett]

I think the concerns with the knife slots are unfounded. My Caphalon Katana series kitchen knife set came with a wood knife block, as do most kitchen knife sets. There no drainage incorporated in it, nor is there any way to really clean the knife slots effectively. I've had it for 12 years, and I've never gotten food borne illness from my knives.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

I completely agree! I saw no issue but thought I would offer a solution to those who were concerned. Thanks for the comment!

[@garriv777]

Having a knife set in a wooden knife block is one thing, having the knife block also attached to a cutting board, I think is what most of the people have a concern about.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Yeah, I guess I just don’t have that same concern. Never even considered that being an issue and I still don’t or I would not have made it. I even through a solution of sorts in the build to help negate the concerns of others but I guess it wasn’t enough. I’ve been using the heck out of the board and have seen no issues

[@krisbabic89]

Awesome job bud. Curiosity...how come you cut half way through then flipped vs raising the blade?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

This hard maple was just too much for my 15 amp saw to handle. By leaving the blade at just over half the hight of the board and flipping the board I could make repeatable cuts on multiple boards instead of raising and lowering the blade again with each board.

[@krisbabic89]

Wow. Never thought of that. I love end grain cutting boards and use the same planer. I’m sure you know but if you ever are worried about snipe or tear out, you can glue a 1” sacrificial pine board to each end front and back and it will snipe on those. And less chance of a bad tear out. Love your stuff and appreciate your info

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

That’s an excellent tip for the plane and one I’ve used a few times. It’s a great planer! Thank you for the kind words and comment!

[@rodpotts2666]

Very nice board. Where did you get that kick ass apron?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! got it from www.leatherbydragonfly.com

[@TheHomeMaker1]

The wood craft video that just came out this week said to never use spalted wood in a cutting board as it’s a fungus and is not at all food safe do you think it’s food safe?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thats not something that I have ever heard. I seriously doubt that the little bit of spalting on the edge grain will hurt me but its something Ill look into for sure. Thank you!

[@Rage-of-War]

90% of the food you eat is prepackaged with tons of cancer causing chemicals, I'll take spalted fungus over that any day ;)

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

@@Rage-of-War hahahah I like that outlook.

[@TheHomeMaker1]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop thank you sir I ask because I have saved up a ton of spalted maple through the last year to make cutting boards and cheese slice boards for multiple family members for Christmas so when I saw that wood craft video this week it broke my heart I am only about 1 year into this great new hobby and now passion of woodworking so I didn’t know either way but honestly I trust you more than a wood craft video as they might say something like that to cover there own asses lol

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Hahaha I would definitely research it for yourself and then go from there. I haven’t ever heard of it though. Good luck on all the boards! Bet they will look great!

[@8thsinner]

I have had similar ideas to this in the past myself, never got around to making one, but I am curious, 7 months in, is there anything you would change if you were doing it again? Or has it served you perfectly as dreamed?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

No, I wouldn’t change anything. It’s still working great and it’s nice to leave on the counter with the knives in place.

[@dennisg11348]

Great job! I hate to sound like a worry wart, but please wear hearing protection when you use the planner. I'm 73 and all I say now is WHAT all the time.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Hahah I understand and thanks for the comment

[@bobwhelk2118]

Not very hygienic- too hard to clean

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Why is it any harder to clean than a normal board? I mean I wouldn’t stick a knife in the slots with raw meat all over but other than that.....

[@bobwhelk2118]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Mold growth, salmonella and god knows what else can easily take hold inside those grooves. Though executed beautifully- a terrible idea for kitchen hygiene. Don’t take it personal- you had no idea.

[@davidroderickjr]

Where did you get your apron? Didn't see it in your affiliate links.