ENOUGH Cutting Boards!!! Make THIS Instead.... (pt.2)

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Part 1: • ENOUGH Cutting Boards!...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Cutting Boards are so 2021
00:20 2022 GOtY (Gift of the Year?)
03:10 The case
04:23 boxes in boxes
07:18 Handtools

[@MulletWoodStudio]

As with every video you make, great work. It really...plugged...the space in that drawer nicely. What a gem.

[@tonyalynne7050]

I literally went into the comments just for this 😂… (Wasn’t sure if I was seeing things) so thank you… tho it’s was the perfect comment 👍🏼

[@jasonjoslyn9381]

Nice

[@izblab]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kirksagert9035]

Wonder is that was from his Prom night he was reenacting

[@rsween922]

I had to double take on that....I see I wasn't the only one who saw it.

[@Jamie_McGill]

Is that what they call a shameless self-plug?

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahahahaha Jamie. This is gold. Pure ducking gold, sir.

[@Jamie_McGill]

@@SawyerDesign thank you, thank you very much.

[@mattelias721]

@@Jamie_McGill Yep, this was the best comment for that item by far. You win the internet today.

[@Jamie_McGill]

@@mattelias721 I’m honored - hopefully the trophy is a different shape! 🤣

[@mattelias721]

@@Jamie_McGill Never won the internet myself, but rumor has it that it's shaped a lot like the Jeff Bezos Blue Origin rocket.

[@jonmsimpson]

I appreciate the variety of items in your drawer, really helps showcase how versatile this project can be!

[@goblin550]

That lemon reamer is missing some fins.

[@edw3irdo]

@@goblin550 Almost seems like it might be meant for...something else?

[@SageRonin]

@@goblin550 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benno390]

glad to know im not the only one thats keeps their plug in there 🤣

[@JonathanSmith_IRL]

Love it. You had me at "dun nun nun nun, can't touch that." Subscribed!

[@nickbailey202]

I like your theory on when to use hand planes. I tend to use them when I want to ruin a piece.

[@henrysara7716]

Pure beauty in craftsmanship.

[@jeanniewarken5822]

Self plug or not.. theres something really satisfying in watching those wonderful tools at work.. great camerawork.. thankyou!!

[@hunteranfinsen6655]

That’s a pretty damn successful prom night my friend.

[@jerrygillette854]

"Any excuse to use a hand plane, is a good excuse". Truer words were never spoken.👍

[@JShel14]

The butt plug in the drawer almost made me spit my coffee out XD Love the humor and the end project piece. Great video!

[@marshallsnyder2364]

Continue to enjoy your content Nick! Thanks for putting this one out. My mind is on overload figuring not only one’s for the house, but for the print file drawers (3’x4’) at the shop.

[@texasbackyardgarden808]

Your woodworking is very inspiring. From design to execution your projects are top notch. Thank you for taking the time to let us into your world. I watch all your stuff just do not comment often.

[@vinster8884]

I love the planing clips. Extremely satisfying and makes me want to get some and learn how to use them. Woodworking at its finest.

[@martinsplaudis8395]

I love how you do so little introduction on video and then explain as you go. Just the best for viewers! Love your work and I'm planning to build one of those for myself!

[@jcoul1sc]

First woodworker to say a plane burnishes a surface that I have seem on the Internet. Inspirational stuff

[@Djbeaulieu4]

Very entertaining to watch, love the funny commentary as you use your skills

[@GregsGarage]

Even with the simple nature of a drawer divider, you've found a way to express your design skills with the sweeping curve, height changes and layering. It looks great!

[@antoniolopes8776]

That banana killed me (with laughter).🤣🤣🤣

[@SJmystic]

Great adjustment at the end to cut the curve into the dividers. Looks much better and, of course more importantly, is more functional. :-) Thanks for taking the time to make this item and video to share with the rest of us!!

[@keatonbeyerwoodworking]

Always, beautifully done. The woodwork and the video. I've been watching your older videos and I'm amazed at how quickly you've developed your videography, editing, and voice over skills.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Keaton! Really put a lot into the learning curve here, so glad to hear the work is showing!

[@donesry2902]

Thanks Nick. I have been thinking about something like this for years now. Your work is inspiring. I do enjoy making cutting boards that no one uses. There one quick shot showing your chisels. I have been thinking about making a couple chisel caddies. All my chisels are in a box looking about as organized as your drawer before you built your insert. But at least they are in the same place. The other one I want to build is a gift for someone who needs to keep his chisels all in the same place..

[@jamesrichardson3066]

Out of all the wood working videos I have watched, I enjoy yours above and beyond all the others.

[@jasonb4350]

Almost fell on the floor with the prom night joke 😂

[@joekoscielniak8576]

Beauty finds simplicity and shows itself in the quality of everyday necessities! What a perfect gift that one can touch every day!!

[@g.fortin3228]

Wow.. the last step changed it so much! It made the thing so different. Bravo !

[@TheBookDoctor]

Oh hey, I have that exact same plug with the pink jewel end! Glad I didn't go for the blue size...

[@aurielamitchell7880]

🤣

[@justincottingham3969]

Just because it’s dishwasher safe doesn’t mean it goes in the silverware drawer. Lol

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha it’s silver and it’s worn, so…. Idk man. Could see an argument for both ends- err… sides

[@jamesducey2596]

@@SawyerDesign first of your vids I have ever seen.....Butt just because of that sly little clip i will be following and supporting. Everyone is just too damn serious these days.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Very nice drawers~! I can see several of these drawer upgrades happening soon. I agree with the planing of surfaces over sanding. Thanks for the video~!

[@jaysonbackes9279]

One thing I appreciate is your correct mixing of audio levels. On Katz Moses' channel the music cutaways are so much louder than the verbal part. Thank you for not making me adjust the volume constantly.

[@SawyerDesign]

Audio is super complicated. Appreciate the feedback and that you appreciate the time put into normalization!

[@dottyjyoung]

This is great. :) And I just got my first planer, so thanks for the sanding/planing rule of thumb.

[@exxekhan]

Finally a woodworking youtuber that is actually kinda funny.

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Great idea . Your skill even shows on these simple projects .

[@linkoussr]

A project like this has been on my to do list for a very long time. This video may have just provided the inspiration that I need to go ahead and get it started.

[@SawyerDesign]

Awesome! Glad to share the spark!

[@familieknuit-vivent5162]

Great content mate, love the subtle (funny) items you have laying in your draw...🤔🤣👍🏻 Keep doing your thing mate, were enjoying it 100%!! All the best from France, Cheers 🤘🏻

[@nanciumphres9001]

This is both beautiful and functional; a definite win- win in my book!

[@SawyerDesign]

Really appreciate it! Thanks @nanciumphres9001 🙌

[@MathieuDubois16]

You sir are very funny. That prom night joke got me!

[@MJ-nb1qn]

I’m a first time viewer (subscribed) I’m retired after over 50 years of building homes, wood working, metal fabrication etc. I just told someone yesterday “I’ve never made a cutting board”. However my first drawer insert I too took out the dividers and scooped them. Thanks ! Your philosophy is correct. I once made a nice hand made piece of furniture for a Lady, then carved her out a spoon from an apple tree pruning. She razes about the spoon.

[@normanerwin4242]

Love that hint about when to use a hand plane. Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing, Nick! Really beautiful work! 😃 Organization is always a good thing... But if it can be done this beautifully, even better! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@mattelias721]

Neat project, Nick. Been meaning to do something like this so I don't have to endure the WalMartian plastic thing our silverware (and only silverware, btw) rides in. Others more expertly addressed your awesome, subtle jokes and plugs, but you're correct about the scrapwood hoarding, dude. "Hi, my name is Matt, and I am a wood scrap keeper." Support groups are helpful.

[@derekmoore7656]

Forget the loved ones, Love starts with me first then other's, in time. By the way thank you for the great idea I have people in mind for a great gift.

[@patriciafowler8710]

I love your creations, keep them coming and good work

[@masonguild1334]

Prom night joke earned a subscription haha keep up the good work brotha

[@rickflournoy7556]

Great project! It actually looks easy enough that even I could make one!

[@billrabon8208]

loved the project,will be starting mine soon.thanks

[@paulv8185]

Nicely done Sir. Great idea...scraps. Wow!

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Love the use of scraps. It gives it a level up with all the different woods. So practical and pretty. Sorry, it's still pretty.

[@ArmyVet76]

Love the video and will definitely be watching more of your videos. You’ve earned a new sub.🙌🏼

[@garet92]

Loved it. Great narration, great idea, great build. Keep up the good work.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey! Thanks so much, @garet92! Glad you enjoyed 🤙

[@lincolndickerson1293]

This was great to watch. What I noticed that I found interesting and intriging was that you simply fit the end of the divider to the slot and wasn’t concerned that the divider was a uniform thinkness. To me this makes great sense. Sometimes we get caught up in imperfections no one will every see or appreciate. The woodworking police aren’t showing up to with calipers to check that… Thanks for sharing this build with us. Oh one last thing, 100% agree a hand plane before sandpaper whenever possible.

[@juancordon7326]

Awesome! I’ll take your organizer idea for the drawers in my kitchen! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@garyvarley2983]

Great video, yet again. Love the comment about your prom night. Had me chuckling

[@quikcyber]

I love how Cute it is

[@giorgiocastellano129]

Lovely project, congratulations 👏

[@FairDingo]

You used "very little measuring tools, here" True! I couldn't even see them!😁

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

I too have a singular banana in my drawers. Also im loving this new take on a scrapwood challenge building items that will actually get used, because we are all the same. I too have a huge pile of offcuts that almost (not quite, but almost) warrant buying a small lathe to make pens with. Luckily my motivation will never take me there😅

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

That's a very interesting kitchen utensil you have there...

[@debiallen4053]

Beautiful, wish I would have seen your enjoyable video BEFORE Christmas. No excuse, I'll do my own first then get started on next Christmas. Thank you! Very nice!

[@jeffjames1567]

Nice piece, Nick. Love the fact that there is not a glue joint in sight. Also love your sense of humor. Gotten any hand modeling requests yet? 😄

[@shaynesabala]

I love detailed work like this. Unfortunately I suck at it, for now.

[@anthonydtobias]

Beautiful! Great banana storage there.

[@blakeb9792]

5:48 well you got me with boxes in boxes in boxes because I was thinking the same thing. Good video. That router is awesome and I want me one. One of these days…. I’ve always wanted to make a mortise and tenon joint and you just showed me an easy way. Thanks!

[@garybadger325]

Great idea from a cutting board gifter. .

[@greentreewoodworks6172]

As a fellow woodworker and new content creator I really appreciate the quality of this video. You did amazing! Subscribing!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks!

[@RDSWOODWORKING]

Nick great job once again

[@roy.h.barrett]

Nice work man.. informative, insightful into things you and I dig the humor. Thanks man

[@SawyerDesign]

Appreciate it Roy! Glad you enjoyed!

[@EvanDunville]

Attractive drawer organizer and a great video

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

First time seeing your videos and subbed because of the sense of humor. Also great woodworking too lol

[@Carini76]

I love tidy drawers.

[@198bikeracer]

Hey Dude, love your videos and love your work even more. I would personally find it extremely useful (and everyone has my same opinions so I speak for everyone) if you did a video on how you get the best out of your planes. Sharpening to setup to good cuts. It’s definitely a skill I’m trying to master and you make it look so easy

[@Jamie_McGill]

Yes!! I’ve been trying to use mine since I started watching this channel, and that would definitely be helpful!

[@trolltaker]

Rob Cosman, Paul Sellers, Wood by Wright, and Matt Estlea have excellent videos on the subject, as do many others.

[@198bikeracer]

@@trolltaker But it’s not Sawyer 😢.

[@Jamie_McGill]

@@trolltaker thank you!

[@patricknoel2122]

Agreed, I'm building up a collection of planes that I need to restore or just tune up and seeing more content like that from someone who seems to use them quite often would always be welcome

[@TomGlander]

Enjoyed this video, well done, nice videography, and great self deprecation at times. Excellent material. Yes, planes are the way. Walk ye in them.

[@mikkkydi]

Love you, Nick!

[@panchobrown7562]

Hello, really enjoyed this video. Excellent work!!!

[@victordmitriyev3486]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Very cool design..I love tidy drawers...giggty

[@recdtoy]

I must say, I am only 3:05 into the video and I had to pause to leave a message... It seams to me that you really stepped up both the humor and seams the cinematography also... I'm loving it all... Awesome video.

[@sonyamartin9527]

Great video and beautiful work

[@joshbone9899]

Great video and great project

[@dizzystick9]

This is awesome!

[@texasdboxoutdoors746]

GR8 Video! Gr8 humor!😂😂😂 This video made me a subscriber

[@chuckking2357]

I like this drawer design and I wish I had a shop like yours, just trying to organize mine and finding out a long way to go

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s a never ending process! Half the fun, I think.

[@fossilsfabe4304]

I am a keen woodworker. I have a regular stall at a craft market where I sell a bit of my stuff and take an occasional commission job. Recently I re-glued and re-finished a fancy cutting board for one of my fellow stall holders. Went through the grades of sandpaper and put three coats of my expensive cutting board oil on. They were pleased as I gave it back. Next month I asked how it was holding up. " Oh, we don't use it " they said, "We have it mounted on the wall. It's too nice to use ".

[@lukeknowles5700]

The radiused dividers are great for holding things in place but making them highly accessible.

[@bonacci01]

Prom night had me rollin 🤣

[@matthysloedolff]

Thats a lot of bananas for one drawer. Forget gifting this to family. I would keep this for myself. Loved the video, Nick

[@tcjensenjr]

Cool video! Love the unique idea.

[@danielcranston375]

Enjoyed this project video. It’s doable by the average guy whereas some (most) of your other projects are daunting. 👍

[@mitchellparadise3801]

What a rad channel! I’m stoked to have come across it tonight. I’m sorta wishing I had stumbled in here on a Sunday morning or something, rather than on aweekday when I should be winding down for the night. It’s gonna take a real act of discipline to resit that sweet, initial channel binge and get my ass to bed! Wish me luck. 😂

[@crowlers6]

"Levels and Layers", Is that a reference to Seifeld and Kramer? If it is, it had me laughing! Your drawer dividers are exactly what I've been wanting to do in our kitchen and I appreciate the design and the choice of wood, look beautiful, and are very well done indeed! Thanks for the inspiration and the posting! The Kramer bit is still funny, great show!

[@jimputnam7539]

What a great idea!!

[@stephenhowes8801]

Well, I must say I have watched far too many woodworking videos to admit. I am enjoying yours for your tongue and cheek approach to guides and all of the little Easter eggs that you hide in your videos. For this one the prom night reference in the butt plug in the drawer of utensils made me laugh out loud twice!

[@cristianhoula]

interesting piece of equipment in that kitchen drawer !!!

[@thegrayjedi5202]

I agree about there being enough cutting boards. I got into woodworking out of necessity because I had some tools and my Microgreens business didn’t pan out but then I fell in love with it, saw EVERYONE doing cutting boards and decided that market is definitely flooded. I’ll make one for myself but definitely going to have to find a niche. Your designs are damn impressive and really fit how I’m wanting to do some projects. I’m leaning more toward natural wood/live edge style items but with really out of the box design so you’re definitely an inspiration there. Awesome work man keep it up!

[@patricknoel2122]

Do keep in mind that while live edge is beautiful when done properly you can over do it. When working with smaller objects it can be very hard to find a good balance of natural edging on a peice, it can either be to much and look rough or not enough and look like you just ran out of full size material to use, I tend to lean toward natural edge on things like tables, lidded boxes, sometimes coasters, but never anything like the drawer organizer above, I find a 10-15% of the item when viewing it the way its intended to be used is a happy spot for live edge, for instance, if I'm making a hallway table, or end table I want to design it to have no less then 10% and typically no more then 15% of what will be the most likely perspective anyone will have when looking at the finished product in someone's home

[@thegrayjedi5202]

@@patricknoel2122 that’s some sound advice I definitely appreciate that!

[@patricknoel2122]

@@thegrayjedi5202 best of luck

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Happy Thanksgiving Nick to you and yours Sir !

[@johnhastings1874]

Hey MC Hammer, well done. Thanks.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Awesome idea! Nice surprise in your kitchen drawer ;) You never know when or where youll need one of those

[@Dustins_Woodworking]

So many jokes. I love that you were having fun with this video. I also never thought of putting bananas in there we always have them strewn about our countertop. Such a good idea!

[@garryr]

Nice project and definitely something I need to think about, but I keep the jewelry in a different drawer. Subbed.

[@danalaniz7314]

Really good project.