How to make a cheese cutting board!

A cheese cutting board is a quick and easy woodworking project and makes an excellent gift! I’ve made hundreds of these and gave them away as gifts or sold them for profit. Follow the easy steps in this video to build your own!
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[@CraigLafferty]

I'm new to woodworking - why did you choose a rip blade and not a crosscut blade?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Because of the shape of the teeth. The rip blade has square ground teeth so you get a flat bottomed groove. The crosscut blade has angled teeth with will make a V-groove on the bottom.

[@am2dan]

Just ordered two cutter kits from your link. I really like your videos and hope your channel grows!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@kenerickson4923]

The only thing you did differently was raising the board at an angle instead of flat on the sled. I found a kit source that is much cheaper than what I paid on Amazon for my 1st 3 boards. My wife has a tip. Use a straw cleaning brush to clean the groove.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for the tips! The angle leaves more wood so the end of the cheese board so it isn't too weak and will easily break off.

[@kenerickson4923]

@@biscuittreewoodworks I have been stating with 1" wide boards that I rotate and glue together like for a cutting board. Then any planning, sanding, etc. leave me plenty of wood. I just glued up 3, 12" wide boards yesterday and will end up with 6 cheese slicer boards. I use my Shopsmith in the horizontal boring mode to drill my holes.

[@danapersson6548]

Love the project and a great video. Where can I find the link for the hardware?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

The links are in the video description.

[@Carpythesharky]

I was looking for a project since Christmas is coming up, and this is a perfect idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

People ask me for these all the time! Either for themselves or so they can give them as gifts. So if you make one, be prepared for requests for more!

[@javismyers]

Do you get wax down in the cutting slot?? Or is that a bad idea?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

It won't hurt to get a little in there, just wipe out the excess.

[@bucknboard]

Love your channel! One tip I use on multiple boards - put 3-4 boards in the parallel clamps at a time (I use wax paper in between each board). Saves clamps and space so I can get more done at once

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! I’ll group multiple panels together when I’m batching out a bunch of boards as long as I’m comfortable getting them all in the clamps before the glue starts to set.

[@bucknboard]

Yeah - I use TB3 because it gives a bit longer open time. Keep up the great videos!

[@marilynwood8483]

Where do i find your links? Excellent video

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

All the links are in the description just below the video! You may have to click the "...more" to expand the description to see the links!

[@davidbrite204]

What type of drill bit did you use for the 1/4 hole?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Just a regular 1/4” brad point bit.

[@SteveMcGraw-hx5dz]

Your videos are great and straightforward, which is rare. When making the cheese boards, you showed an orbital sandal cradle. Tried to put one together based on what I saw and yeah it didn’t work. Could you possibly show how you made that? Semper Fi.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I thought about doing a short video on it. The problem with that is the cradle needs to be designed differently for different makes and models of sander. If you look closely at mine it’s not perfect either. I have to wedge in a piece of scrap beneath one end of the sander to keep it somewhat level. You can also just clamp the sander in a vice, just use very light pressure!

[@martyjosephson4937]

Just a note all is well with this one, but always try to either round over or chamfer by first starting at the end grain and then the long grain this will ensure that all the chipout is removed.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jaythib8621]

An other great vid cant wait to see the next one!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@pb2959]

I would soak the boards in mineral oil before the wax. Other than that, awesome video, beautiful board!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I do that on larger boards. There’s enough mineral oil in the board butter that I don’t think it’s necessary on something this small. A couple coats and the wood has absorbed all the mineral oil it can. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelwillson6847]

They look wicked dude certainly very helpful I'm in process setting up doing this kinda thing just need find the wire cutter here in UK what ratio and amounts do u use for your wax and oil blend or is that guarded secret??🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! The recipe is no secret, I plan on making a video of it next time I make a batch. I use a 4:1 ratio of mineral oil to beeswax.

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@biscuittreewoodworks thanks for the yea that would be great help. I love beeswax finishes they look awesome in my opinion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@glencrandall7051]

Well made. Well presented. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@LarsGalbraith]

How much do you want for a cheese cutting board?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

It depends on the design and type of wood used. I put a link in the video description to my store page. You can check out what I have available there.

[@jimvoeller9146]

Cutting the slot for the cheese cutting wire on a slope is a great idea!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! It's worked well for me!

[@Losbitiboys4441]

No dimensions on the boards you gluing

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I provided the exact dimensions in the video within the first minute.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

@@biscuittreewoodworks you are right im so sorry my bad thanks

[@LarsGalbraith]

How much do you charge for one?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Depends on the complexity of the design and what type of wood is used. I currently have designs posted on Etsy from $49-$59.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

Question cutting the board in a angle is for

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

The slot for the cheese cutting wire is cut at an angle for several reasons. You must cut deep enough to be able to install the wire, but if you cut all the way across the board leaving a very thin sliver of wood holding the board together it is very likely to break. Cutting all the way through the board on the one side makes it easier to install the wire but if you cut all the way across then you just cut off the top of the board. The angle also holds the handle side of the cutter up off of the table so you don't scratch your table and it's easier to grab the handle.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

@@biscuittreewoodworks thanks alot new subscriber here

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

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