Make a Magnetic Knife Holder 3 Different Ways

[@martincox7354]

As an experienced woodworker of (too) many years, I have to say that this was one of the best woodworking videos I’ve seen on YT. By this, I mean, clarity, simplicity and standard of work. Showing the 3 different ways is excellent. To me, none of it was new but that allows me to say that I would have no issue with anything shown. So many YT clips make me cringe - but this had me smiling with approval. Good job

[@5thpixel]

i concur.

[@lukthere2]

well thanks, i got none of those XD i guess ill just do it with a chisel

[@kuramakenshin4209]

When he said "I used as many clamps as I could fit on it." I was sooooo not ready to see that many clamps 😂😂

[@George-zo2tm]

LOL!

[@TheEveryMaker]

I love the fact that you showed 3 ways to build this for any tool level. Cool project!

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa ( whatsapp / wechat) : [phone]

[@WoodInn]

Nicely done showing the multiple ways to make the same thing. They look great and are well designed. Clever mounting method.

[@jhebert4055]

Outstanding video and professional presentation.

[@Cheftrent]

Thank you for the great video and the multiple ways to make these!

[@susanhershey7107]

Thank you so much for this! I just made one for my stepdaughter using my router and she loves it.

[@FishersShop]

Great video, bud! Love seeing all three methods, thanks for that! Such a quick and easy little project but man does it add some serious bling to the kitchen. Nicely done!

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa whatsapp / wechat : [phone]

[@ThePoacherNo1]

Ha ha haaa!! I'm so stupid! I was just about to make a magnetic knife holder myself but since I did not have all the material at home I had a look at KZbin. Thank God! The mounting solution in the video is of course the way to do it! So elegant! The thickness of the material leaving room for the thicker knife handles - of course I shall use material that thick. Excellent video! On KZbin there is always someone who has figured things out, thought them through. I must remind myself not to do ANYTHING without consulting KZbin!!! Thanks for a great video even though it made me look a bit daft in my own eyes for not thinking of the obvious (when you see it) smart details.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I'm glad I was able to help you out!

[@musicandwine1]

Nicely done, super clean and made simple

[@KevinJCoburn]

Awesome tutorial! I am definitely going to try this out.

[@CoffeeAdventureTraveler]

Mark, my KUDOS to you, awesome method of hanging the finished product to the wall,. We have both a very big CNC 4 x 8 feet, but your second method on the router table seems so much easier,,, we will start with the router. table. We manufacture items in South America for the USA and Europe market, you saved me from buying different magnet knife holders to take them apart, way too simple, thank you again for sharing.

[@maddogshwa]

I'm a big fan of the router method. I don't even pre-drill I just drop in.

[@BruceAUlrich]

I really like the detail of putting the set screws where they will not be seen. That was a nice touch. Great project and video!

[@vincentfrost1888]

Surely, That Would Be Obvious, LoL

[@DanielWahlig]

Great video. I actually did the same thing in my house using the x-carve and the magnetic tool holders that you can get from harbor freight for a few bucks - which might be a good budget option over the bar magnets you posted. Also, just FYI - you can move the tabs independently in easel just by clicking and dragging so that you don't have any tabs on the sides that don't need them (though maybe you just kept them in case other people were using larger pieces).

[@CoupleofBunkies]

Great project for a CNC to make while you are working.

[@joelbahu9431]

Nice job, great mounting technique.

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa whatsapp / wechat : [phone]

[@jackiiecano27]

Love this

[@jayhardy8102]

Cheers buddy. Gave me all the info I needed to get going.

[@FranklyRanunculus]

Excellent video, thanks!!

[@barryroberts6470]

A Great Build video and obviously don't hang them too low, where little fingers can reach them. They really turned out great, hope your Brother liked his version. Barry (ENG)

[@StuffUCanMake]

I have just discovered this channel and I am amazed by the depth of skill and attention to detail. I am looking forward to be a regular here.

[@ManCrafting]

I’ve done something like this in the past. I love the cosmetic feature of hiding the magnets behind a thin layer of wood. That really is a nice upgrade.

[@africancichlids3011]

youll never see them though un needed step . but yeah looks better for a customer who might not realize that it really doesnt matter

[@sean_haz]

@@africancichlids3011 well you'd see it wen you're using your knives wouldn't you?

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Great looking solution and clever way of hanging!

[@GrahamDallas]

They look great, very nice

[@LF-du4uc]

DIY! All you need is a computerized routing table, a belt sander, and wood oils! Left over wood and magnets! Genius!

[@hschokker86]

Just bought very similar magnets and would like to make a knife holder out of an olive tapas plate. How much distance (wood thickness) would be ideal between the magnets and the knifes?

[@southyjd]

I got within 4mm and mine are not working. What did you go to?

[@shaggy_e210]

I'm buying my mom some new knives for her kitchen and needed a good idea for storage. This might do the trick for me

[@JdeKids]

Hi, Do the CMS Magnetics Powerful Bar Magnets Neodymium Grade N45 3 hold heavy knifes and hack-knifes? How many material (mm) do you keep between the knife and the metal?

[@scottsimpey2965]

Great video, I love quick little projects like that. My kitchen unfortunately does really have space for something like that as there are cabinets up above all the counters and only like 15-18 inches in between.

[@vauzz66]

whats the ideal amount of wood thickness to leave at the face in front of the magnate ? 1/4" or less ?

[@jabaxter1331]

I more than likely missed it but what depth do you carve out for the magnets?

[@lucaseduardowittyx3018]

very good man, I will do it. Congrats from Brazil

[@David-fv7zg]

1:41 Smart!

[@Ldall87]

Great video! Do you think it would be possible to just use a drill press and forstner bit to drill out holes from the backside leaving 1/8” of wood on the front. Then glueing and dropping the magnets in so that it is one solid block without a glued 1/8” piece on the front.

[@icantspeck1497]

How many mm of wood did you leave between the magnets and the knives?

[@aaroncashion7570]

Thanks for the great tips and project. Really cool to show the three different methods. We don’t all have an X Carve. YET😀

[@hungrycolby]

Those dang cameras! They like to act up. Great video! Love the different techniques. I've been wanting to make something similar to our kitchen.

[@Niskovic1]

Whats model is that serrated knife? Beautiful

[@kellyvcraig]

FINALLY. At least in part. I see so many of these with all the work using the router (pin, table or jig) to bury the magnets a fraction of an inch from the knife, but so many do not have the equipment to pull it off. I figure a piece of thin veneer over two pieces of wood, with end spacers cut to the dimensions of the magnets, would be much easier that most methods, and would put the minimum of wood between the knives and magnets, increasing their holding power.

[@chrisdaniels9718]

What dimensions have you made this. Also what size magnet's did you use and what strength?

[@MakerCuisine]

Great video, really do ike how you gave three version on how to do it

[@redpacaderm]

What size magnets did you use for the second router method?

[@dirtyketchup]

I love this design! Especially since you don't have any ugly mounting holes in the front. I'm curious, I bought me some 60mm x 10mm x 5mm N45 magnets. I'm a real stickler for wanting those knives on nice and tight and straight, and I get really irritate when the weight of the handles causes them to swivel around. I was thinking of using these magnets stacked 3 high by 8 long, to make a 19" knife block from walnut. Stacking would help increase sticking power and also provide a large "zone." I'm just curious if you think this would be too powerful. Maybe stack them just 2 high?

[@MrBigMalT]

Very nice job! Do you have any info on what thickness of wood you left at the bottom of the channel? I’m watching this after an epic fail trying to recycle magnets from a cheap tool holder…. I left about 3mm of timber.

[@InTheGrainCreations]

Hey I'm planning on making a set of these for xmas, with the bar magnets you used. How were they polarized? N and S on top and bottom or on the Right and the left. I want to make sure I buy the right magnets

[@FranksDIY]

Great job and idea

[@robertmckee2891]

Wow, this was a helpful video (I can tell gunflint designs knows his stuff). So, LOL I’m looking for advice; I’m thinking of making mine from bare cedar (no finish), in hopes that if a knife is not completely dry the cedar will wick moisture away. And I’m also wondering how much wood thickness to leave for the magnets? Cedar is not particularly strong, but I’m thinking 1/8” or 3/16’s should be thick enough. Although I’m torn between using tung oil to get some grain pop.

[@IsabellaMacQuarrie]

So we used the small round rare earth magnets and spaced them really close together but the is no way they have enough strength to hold knives on the block! Any suggestions?

[@5thpixel]

awesome!

[@Rob-vp4bo]

Sorry if missed this, but how thick was the wood?

[@Zogg1281]

I really enjoy watching your video's, it must be something to do with your magnetic perso........ ok, I can't finish that, it's just to cheesy lol. They actually make really knife looking nice racks....... hang on, that sentence doesn't sound right but I'm not sure why......? Sorry, I couldn't resist the jokes. I'll just leave it at.... ....... great project, Mark. They look simple but effective and the 3 different ways to make them is am awesome idea 😊👍👍👍

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa ( whatsapp / wechat) : [phone]

[@jarretttrudeau2554]

What type of epoxy did you use?

[@jrmyphts]

Thanks for sharing

[@bentandersen9014]

I would recommend this to anyone

[@aaronporter2180]

Just a heads up you in easel you can grab and move the tabs to where you need them. No need to have all the extra tabs.

[@kodysimpson1]

Awesome job man. One suggestion on you mounting hardware would be to glue a strip of steel on you wood so that the magnets would hold the piece to the wall.

[@kellyvcraig]

I wonder, though, since iron diverts the magnetic lines, could that approach negatively impact the pull of the magnets?

[@soultrain48]

Feel free to ramble man, great content!

[@uknowulikethat4042]

nice work, looks good. micheal myers would have a field day with those bad boys.

[@glenmcarroll]

Thanks, this clarifies a few things.

[@Scotty476]

Very cool build. What are you using for your drill press fence? Thanks

[@devrens37]

great project! What thickness of wood are you using?

[@devrens37]

sorry so what exact dimensions are you using? for #2 method?

[@bryangittings4197]

What is your rip capacity on your table saw

[@seanwhitman799]

As a wood worker & home owner with my humble workshop in my basement, I am curious as to how you have obtained SOOO MUCH expensive equipment at such a young age? I could almost repurchase my house for the total amount of the monetary value of your equipment. For Pete's sake boy, you have a drum sander & a damn CNC machine? I absolutely hate to say it, but I guess its envy!!!

[@timpgod]

sweet!! I would love to come up with something like this - actually thinking to put on the side of my cupboard somehow... This would use space I dont use and keep up high away from little fingers...

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa ( whatsapp / wechat) : [phone]

[@hogue3666]

Awesome video! Is tung oil a good way to finish off, or os poly more waterproof?

[@robertmckee2891]

Tung oil has green used historically for waterproofing (but modern coatings are better at waterproofing specifically).. But tung oil is a great choice in this case, because pure tung oil (with no other additives) is safe for food contact when dry. And even though it’s not the strongest waterproofing out there. It will pop the grain & leave the wood feeling and looking more natural. Also Knives can easily end up scratching a poly finish, and tung oil absorbs into the wood and then Hardens, and leaves a flat finish (both of which will hide any knife scratches, that “will” happen). Also most people don’t put the knives on the holder wet anyway.. i’m thinking about making mine bare cedar wood, so if the knife is not completely dry, I expect the Cedarwood will wick the moisture away (where a plastic film on the wood would not dry).

[@eam81969]

Why did you stand the magnets on their edge, instead of laying them flat?

[@HappyPat312]

These magnetic holder will cost me around $4000+ to make but they will look priceless!

[@linrisa9601]

hi there , we can offer the magnetic knife holder for you , 40cm 5.5usd/set , Risa whatsapp / wechat : [phone]

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

What, you own all those tools and not mortising bit for the drill press? Great project and I can see several variants on this for holding other items. I would avoid using magnets to hold tools, however. Running a piece of steel through a magnetic field over and over, like you would over time with a tool, will lightly magnetize the steel. Magnetized tools can cause damage to electronics if they are used when working with them. If you don't do that sort of work, you can make your screwdrivers hold steel screws for you on the tip. I have seen several shops that used French cleats for wall storage of tools and that seems to be a better method than pegboard, which gets holes punched through it far too easily.

[@Dela_the_for_bidden_human.]

Everyone's a knife holder if you try hard enough.

[@coffeewithalexander]

Would have liked to see a version that didn't rely so much on power tools. Don't get me wrong, i like power tools, but a router plane and/or auger bits, along with a little chisel work, would have been a great alternative approach, and may even have been faster than using the CNC, if the design time is included. Plus, the sawdust is prettier with hand tools.

[@mrcoz1764]

Ths is just what i needed for my idea,, I have the router table ,drill press,,table saw,with dado blades,BUT soon to lose all of it when we move into a condo. My idea is this,,,to build a wall cabinet that will fit in the cavity of the wall between 2 studs,,With a door on it and able to hold knives on the door and the back wall,,I`d rather not see them hanging on the wall

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I have to say this video was infuriating. One, I am jealous because I don't have that cool CNC. Two, all my kitchen knives are ceramic and don't work with magnets.LOL (just kidding) We thoroughly enjoyed the video. It was awesome how you showed multiple ways to make the project! Extremely nice!

[@GoBills_716]

Me: ill never ever make this in my life but here I am watching it anyways

[@ДенисТокарев-в9ы]

👍

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

If you had one more clamp i would have given it a thimbs up😂😂

[@alarui]

Not bad

[@SuperAmazingAnt]

4th option get stronger magnet and you are done.

[@johndurante2322]

Man! Now I know why mine didn't come out perfect!!! I don't have the technology this guy has 😂

[@loribethkerns5785]

MAXIMUM clamps please!!!😅

[@ritay2115]

My toxic trait is that I have 0 woodwork experience and is believing I can do it if I just spend all the money on the tools

[@bumstudios8817]

Interesting you didn't just use table saw if some slop is ok for side to side.. another way to skin a cat

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

starts with a CNC...alrighty then...

[@GunflintDesigns]

Good eye. That is One of the Three ways.

[@robertbrander2074]

So all you need is $5000 dollars worth of Wood Working Equipment + magnets + wood + glue + wood finish and 3 hours of labor ...... to make a $20 knife holder ...... Brilliant !