Woodworking: Making an End-grain Inlay Cutting Board

[@Tommy-vt9tt]

After having the X-carve for awhile, mind giving a review on it? Heard good and bad things and would love to hear your take.

[@FishersShop]

In short, I can just tell you that at first I didn't think a CNC had a place in my shop. And now, I'm very happy to have it and am constantly thinking of projects where I can use it. There's a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you get comfortable with its capabilities, you start to see how it can be used to simplify certain tasks or to accomplish things that normally you wouldn't have been able to do. Couple that with how affordable it is, and the X-carve is a great choice. I encourage you to check out the links that take you to Inventables. There, you can configure a machine sized appropriately for your shop with as many or as few bells and whistles that you want. Plus, Easel (the CNC software) is free for anyone to sign up and tinker with. Hope that helps! X-Carve: www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=fisher (FREE!) Easel: www.inventables.com/technologies/easel?ref=fisher

[@gordonchapman222]

@@FishersShop I think Tommy was maybe hinting at a vidio review, however, that was a great endorsement, just by reading that has sold me at least. Oh, and of course your vidio was great, but not quite as good as your sense of humour. Yes, that's a compliment, take it anyway you like 😃👌✔

[@Tommy-vt9tt]

Gordon Chapman I wasn’t hinting at a video review, however, I think it would be great. I’ve been on the fence about getting one, so I am doing research. Looks promising.

[@gordonchapman222]

@@Tommy-vt9tt I looks very promising 👍

[@kdouglaslee]

@@FishersShop Hey, sorry for asking this two months after the video, but what size x-carve are you using? I've been resistant to the idea of a CNC, but I've decided it's just another woodworking tool, a fairly expensive one but hey, you can't take it with you.

[@mishellekochel4510]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos, content, and humor.

[@FishersShop]

Glad to hear it

[@mishellekochel4510]

Thank you for sharing, especially your outtakes!!!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennieanddavis]

I was just about to walk outside and plane an end grain cutting board to see if that worked. This video saved me many hours of rebuilding. Thank you. 😘 Davis

[@FishersShop]

Haha, yeah putting end-grain through the planer isn't a great idea. Using the CNC is perfect for it though. And on larger pieces, you'd probably have to use a router sled. Thanks for watching!

[@dalejones4186]

Like how you prevented tear out on the corners with the router. I learned something. Great job.

[@OzSawdustMakers]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@cyclemadness]

Yep. Thank you.

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

Same with small planes when breaking edges. Go towards the middle on the edge and inch or so then come back down the length of the edge the other way towards the inch or so you already beveled. This will prevent the edges from chipping out.

[@richardmark4385]

I love your cool innovative and beautiful craftsmanship

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Ch3tSt3adman]

I always appreciate the outtakes. As a beginning woodworker, it's nice to see someone much more skilled than I am still make silly measuring mistakes. Helps me not beat myself up over it.

[@skater4god1]

I really liked the bit at the end about the way the wood appeared to change color with the different angles. Really cool!

[@donfarnsworth1152]

Outstanding work and an even better sense of humor.....

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@MondoRockable]

Those CNC machines open up a gizillion possibilities. Very nicely done.

[@nelsoncaraballo9446]

The plate idea had me scratching my head 😜 for a moment? Then I saw how it was to be used! Great idea 👍. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimsjacob]

That was one of the better cutting board videos I’ve seen to date! I need to make one for my RV and I continue to avoid doing it. A video like this makes it less intimidating. While I don’t have a CNC, planner or jointer, I think I can manage something that meets our needs. Always hilarious and always informative. Thank you!!

[@lauramarshall6376]

The plate space is brilliant!

[@nirupachadha6345]

From India Amazing color combo. Loved watching every bit of it. Going to make my brother to make one for me. Capt in the merchant navy,but passionate about wood work & selt taught.

[@FishersShop]

Awesome! Have fun with the build

[@davidziemelis1593]

That idea of a cutout for the plate is absolute brilliant

[@eileenmacias8330]

Beautiful, love the personalized

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! 🤗

[@joshuabray37]

Beautiful job! The plate recess is a great idea.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@USAMark70]

Really loved the quote on the board. I may create something to hang in our kitchen using that. Board turned out great! And definitely an interesting effect at the end! Never even knew "chatoyance" was a word! Thanks for the education as always!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks much Mark!

[@AlanarTansden]

Beautiful board. Great idea with the plate recess. That will be a feature when I actually make a cutting board for myself and not for others for once.

[@birdbandit9]

One of my favorite KZbinrs. Well done

[@huwdavies5264]

Beautiful chopping board and I think the inscription is perfect. Keep the out takes and the humour in all your videos as they as great. Cheers, Huw

[@nathangozdor7184]

Best woodworking channel by far

[@jimshirley2549]

Glad to see I'm not the only one to scold myself in the shop! Picked up a couple of great tips. Thanks!

[@HarrowedDreams]

LOL THE DAD JOKES.... ALSO, love the bloopers. LOL

[@clydebalcom8252]

I love the sentiment engraved on the back.

[@jasonbower7763]

This is my favorite board i've seen. Awesome

[@oleboy4332]

Great job. Beautiful. Now I need a CNC.

[@Maker956]

This board turned out beautiful! Great job and you really are a "fungi" to watch and listen to!

[@DNHandcrafted]

Wow Drew... time absolutely flies when I’m watching your videos. Loved this one and the finished product is stunning. The jokes at the end were also worth the price of admission. Great job!

[@LuluDownLo]

“”Vacuuming up the man glitter” That earned you a like and subscribe!

[@FishersShop]

Welcome!

[@FixitFingers]

Props for the science lesson. Who would have thought wood grain can mimic refraction!

[@yourreeldaddy84]

The speed square routing tip is a good one! Thank you!

[@craigmaddison8254]

Fantastic! The recess for the plate was a brilliant idea.

[@jmains]

What an incredible board! Well done. If only us mere mortals could afford a CNC, it would make short work of a lot of labor!

[@derail412]

Great job! Love you builds... and keen sense of humor!

[@oldssco]

Very nice. Really enjoy your humor, as well.

[@dancollinsandapiano]

Really liked the presentation, dude! The stop motion bits and all of the quick tips along the way were fantastic.

[@thobra1988]

Stumbled onto this. Love the details. Learned plenty and am very partial to the dad jokes. Well done!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coolerman_13]

Nice work! That board is beautiful.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@ronh9384]

Great video and project as always. 😊 👍👍 Ron

[@1thinkhealthy]

I come for the laughs and then I learn something. Wow!

[@mpbuilders1]

great video fantastic cutting board. I love your humor, keep them coming

[@mikecurtin9831]

All of the above and I clicked "thumbs up" to crush a troll.

[@01f4irider]

The plate cutout on the bottom is genius!

[@JayReidy]

Love that plate-size cutout.

[@Infinitas3]

Wow, you put a lot of thought and work into this video. Thank you!

[@JJ-fd2ob]

LOL.....maybe I'm tired but the joke in the end got me

[@David-fv7zg]

Beautiful..........I see what you did here. When your wife finds out you used her favorite comb,thats when you spring the cutting board on her, Brilliant!

[@jajablonsky]

Beautiful job Drew. I really enjoy your videos and the humor you add to them. Keep up the great work.

[@anthonykrepps1624]

Bro you channel is always a great place for comedy and dyi ideas.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Anthony!

[@chuckwheeler8259]

Thanks for sharing this with us. The inlay is beautiful.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Chuck

[@geoffhair1602]

Love your work, Drew

[@FishersShop]

Much appreciated

[@ksmith7115]

You’re videos are extremely educational and absolutely hilarious. I laugh out loud at some point in all your videos. Keep it up brother!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like them!

[@evancrook8973]

Nicely done!

[@erdkampde3de228]

Your my new favorite wood working youtuber

[@Kachcan]

I just Love your videos. As a new woodworker I find a lot of useful techniques from u. Liked An subscribed. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Kristopher! Welcome!

[@lionelhernandez34]

Turned out nice, those cnc machines are awesome.

[@marcovelez942]

***NEW to your channel*** I've watched many woodworking videos on how to make a butcher blocks however I must say yours is the most entertaining well narrated video and because of this I had to subscribe 👌💯

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Marco. Welcome to the channel

[@KR4iD751]

This was a great video. You're pretty awesome. Thanks for the video !

[@FishersShop]

Glad you liked it

[@Texaswalnut]

Wow! I think this is the first time that I actually did a KZbin video marathon. Thank you so much for keeping it real, easy to understand and love your humor sprinkled all over the place. Keep it up! I am learning more and more.

[@gameface8080]

Wow. I am really glad I found this channel. You are very talented. Keep up the great work.

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BaitELFann]

thats one nice cutting board

[@EricRoy85]

Thanks for sharing. I had the same idea with the plate recess a while back and then forgot to make it, so thanks for the help bringing the idea back. Love the way the inlay turned out

[@OscarMartinez-ss9zi]

Very good voice over video and awesome work. Good info.

[@KSFWG]

Very nice cutting board. Thanks for the video!

[@robertlassiter5808]

Very nice work. You’re a pretty clever guy. Thanks.

[@TheRoosterCruzer]

Man glitter....OMG I am going to steal that one!

[@dannyhale7645]

You are the reigning King of the Dad Joke among KZbin woodworkers. That cutting board is beautiful. Great job, as usual.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Danny!

[@justicefall1917]

I could watch these videos all day long! Thank you for sharing this with all of us and I look forward to seeing the next one!!

[@davidhorizon8401]

This piece is so beautiful that you could probably sell them and get at least half what they are worth! Time and effort in the shop always makes my projects cost way more than anyone would pay.

[@benjaminjohnson8185]

Another great video! The outtakes at the end remind me of my shop. Thank you for all of you uploads.

[@John.117]

huh... that "light reflection" in the grain after cutting is a neat effect. Thanks for sharing. That board is gorgeous. Wish I had the tools to make one myself. :-)

[@FishersShop]

Thanks John

[@AndreaArzensek]

You got me on the man glitter! Great looking board!

[@FishersShop]

Gracias!

[@Zoso14892]

108k subscribers eh? I'm not surprised, you always come out with such high quality builds. Make me one and ship it to Scotland for being such a long time fan?!?

[@FishersShop]

No shipping. You'll have to come and get it.

[@Zoso14892]

@@FishersShop Deal, if you pay for the flights! 😁 Great build though, thank you.

[@robertblitch4702]

That came out really nice, good job

[@zebalewski1]

BEAUTIFUL board! I just subscribed. You have a very likeable nature about you and there were good tips here

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! And welcome

[@bhoola123]

Great Job. Thanks for sharing.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyconrad9183]

i love this channel. it sucks that i have to buy all my own powertools now that i don't live with my dad. guess that cnc machine is going to have to wait

[@greghalford2617]

Very nice cutting board did a good job

[@dr.ghassanboghosian9604]

Great video man. Love the plate cutout on the bottom. Genius.

[@kaynehallinan6431]

Hi love your videos you are a really funny dude and you deserve more subscribers

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Kayne

[@diamondtechfire5690]

Thanks Kanye, very cool

[@DavidG8706]

Thanks for all the dad jokes! Beautiful work.

[@pozai9786]

Thanks to your video 2 and a half years ago I subscribed, the Modern house number plaque thing, you were extra funny in that one

[@leonbenjamin7891]

Amazing work!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richbooth9030]

Love your channel ! You are talented and dam funny 😆 keep up the great videos

[@gordonbissell761]

Really nice work. I've made quite a few such boards but never tried an inlay. You can put an end grain board through a thicknesser BTW - it just needs really light passes (e.g. 0.5mm or 1/64"). It's a good idea to glue a sacrificial strip of wood (e.g. pine) onto the edge that will exit the machine last, as that prevents the knives from tearing out the end of the board. You can also glue another couple of sacrificial strips down the sides of the board, that extend beyond the ends by ~10cm or 4" (i.e. 50cm long strips for a 30cm long board) as that means that the planer snipe should be entirely on the tips of the strips; meaning there's no snipe "step" on your board.

[@MillerWoodcraft]

very nice board!

[@roneymagno]

You've just got a brazilian fan!

[@tslegers]

beautiful, your videos are the best.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Tim!

[@lunkerpond9765]

Nice job, great looking board and prayer

[@basilguts1786]

Excellent work sir. 👏

[@Forestmcmac]

Came out awesome man. And that is a cool effect with the light. Love your videos

[@TheLukkystrike]

That's a snazzy board there Fish! Great job. Those dad jokes are going to come in great tomorrow with the kids lol!

[@justinbrandon8511]

Great dad jokes! 😂😂 Beautiful board, and that cutout for the plate is just plain genius!

[@FishersShop]

Haha thanks Justin!

[@jello1977]

Beautiful cutting board. Nice work.

[@timberdish]

Superb Drew, that was expertly done and what a great design with the plate recess and CNC'd touches. Really cool animation too! :D

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Matt! :)

[@gracenjuguna7292]

Beautiful board!!

[@maxcarter3413]

Wow! I am inspired!

[@aarondcmedia9585]

That wise man comment gave me a laugh; good man. What a lovely result. Fantastic content.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Aaron

[@FlorianBinder]

Damn! This thing is beautiful! Great work!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Stunning board! Love the Old English letter you used! The plate idea is really great too.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Bruce!