How to Make Cutting Boards with Minimal Tools

[@MWAWoodworks]

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[@brettfankhauser7923]

Just wanna thank you for the video. About 150 students of mine follow along with your plans to make this cutting board each year in our high school woodshop class.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Oh wow thats amazing! I'm glad to hear that a highschool woodshop still exists out there!

[@DekarNL]

I wish we had that. We did some ret*rded sh*t with tools nobody ever uses.

[@wildbillsworkshop3410]

There can never be enough video like this for new folks starting out. Nice to see something being shown without the need for the high priced equipment that most new folks don't have. I'd personally like to see more in the realm of minimal equipment levels. Nice work and worth a sub.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you I appreciate it 👍

[@albertv6054]

Great video very informative and helpful for us new guys ..

[@superdave8248]

Starting out? Starting out means a circular saw, a power drill, a square and ruler, and a hammer. When you have gotten your shop to the level of table saw fitted in to a modular stand, you are past the point of just starting out. A table saw or miter saw are all major investments to your wood working shop. And when you have more wood clamps than what is on the shelf at your building supply store ... yeah you are past the starting out phase. This project may seem like a quick easy project with minimal tools, but the project ease is a direct result of having a full carpenter shop of tools.

[@MichaelAlthauser]

@@superdave8248 And as a new woodworker, I don't know if I could pull this off with just a circular saw and the other tools you listed. I don't trust myself to be able to get straight cuts with a circular saw and I *definitely* can't afford a table saw.

[@bnj7999]

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[@overlogged]

Man, Im never getting tired watching people doing magic

[@Maplecook]

He really is great, isn't he? haha

[@MAGAMAN]

Magic? He literally just gliued some straight boards together then sanded them. Your bar for what is Magic is EXTREMELY low.

[@stephenmoore2561]

Thanks for the simplicity of your presentation. You get to the point with no fluff. And I like the humor you inject. Great balance! Subscribed!

[@marvinabraham1490]

I really appreciate that you were able to be very detailed and didn't make me feel bad about not having the most expensive equipment. Thank you!

[@stephenmoore2561]

I are so right! So many videos that I start watching thinking perhaps this will be a great project. Then he/she breaks out his/her jointer, drill press & CNC machine. Then I’m out.

[@larrybaker5316]

wow, beautiful job! and I like the tip at 5:30 with the clamping calls, at 75 years old I have started a little wood working again and will add these to my list to make, I have made cutting boards, chess boards, etc years ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@joeyleerobbins]

Wow the tip about ripping the ripping consistent size strips on the table saw but using the cutoff was golden! Makes me feel dumb for not thinking of it! Thanks for the video! I had a planer that was my dads but he got his shop complete and took it back so now all I got is a jointer...lol! This video is great thank you!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Ha! Thanks!

[@myfinalheaven9590]

The first chopping board video I found that didn’t involved using a jointer. Great stuff. Subbed.

[@BlackDouglas1000]

This was great! I need to make a BIG board to help with my bread making obsession. I can easily adapt these methods to a big build with my basic tools and skills. Thank you!

[@chuckcollis9338]

This is really great for beginners. And unlike some other videos this one has CC. As a member of the DEAF COMMUNITY I find this VERY HANDYB&=THOUGHTFUL.

[@liahonafrench]

Not only! I am not a native english speaker, I also need subtitles. Usually, when a video in English does not have subtitles, I don't watch it.

[@joshuas3424]

Awesome video! Simple and not overly complicated to someone new (like myself). As someone that laser engraves onto wood and occasional cutting boards I’ve decided to, instead of buying already made boards to engrave on, to make my own and I’ve got minimal tools. All the tools you used here I have as well so I’ll have to try!

[@CorrectCaulking]

Great video! It's amazing how you managed to create such a beautiful cutting board with just a few basic tools. This is super encouraging for beginners who don't have access to a full workshop. Thanks for sharing these practical tips!

[@onethousandwords]

These instructions were great, super simple, and the boards were a lot of fun to make. I like the thin stripe over the thick ones in the packaged kits because they look more elegant. I couldn't find the same widths, but I had extra lengths of 3/4" leftovers, so I just added them up to 8" across for the thinner main boards. A+ would do again. These are good travel-friendly gifts, too - they pack away easily!

[@rainerzufall5916]

This was brilliant! I made 6 small boards for serving purposes in this style. Really easy and quick work for a very nice outcome.

[@iamjamesgill]

This is the *best* video I've ever seen on cutting boards. Fantastic job, especially for the beginner audience.

[@catozachrisen4432]

Awesome video! All the other "see how simple it is" requires a tool park and 40 hours, only to sell them for $25. This process really makes sense to me.

[@JustinRiley1987]

1:33 a little love tap from the offcut of the table saw is always fun.

[@abelmorales4303]

Awesome video! Finally..... a tutorial on cutting boards that is realistic for newbies! 💯

[@kahoycrafts]

Those boards are so clean and elegant, thanks for all of the great tips, I've been using a water bottle for glue-ups lately because it was conveniently pre-filled after a bike ride, but a spray bottle would make so much more sense.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Yep I always keep a spray bottle handy for water popping 👍

[@celticstephenhill]

Gorgeous! I've seen a bunch of cutting boards that have a shallow channel routered in about an inch around the entire perimeter (I suppose to prevent liquid from falling over the edges?). If you have the router it could be a nice touch.

[@Trevkongable]

Great video, I showed this to my woodworking students and they enjoyed it. Thanks for it.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Wow that's amazing I hope I did a good job for your students!

[@Trevkongable]

@@MWAWoodworks you did a great job

[@negotiableaffections]

Buttery smooth boards and a buttery smooth tutorial/video. A KZbin primer in instructional video production, extremely well done. Having only a 6" planer, I've always shied away from cutting boards, but you know what you've done, now?!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Hey I used to have a 6 inch delta jointer/planer and made it work 👍 you gotta use what you have for sure. Have a great day!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Walnut maple and Cherry. Always winning combos

[@brendanlangord1687]

Just stumbled across your channel (10 items needed in your shop), and went down the rabbit hole. Great videos, great tutorials, great advice. Now to make some cutting boards, and more importantly cutting board wax.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks Brendan! That makes me so happy 👍

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Thx for sharing the steps. Like it. Watching from Ontario Canada 😊

[@SnakeJr1225]

Thank you for the video. I have been wanting to make a cutting board for some time now and this video has given me the push!! Thanks again for a quality tutorial 👌

[@MWAWoodworks]

You're very welcome!

[@dj3114]

I haven't been into long grain cutting boards but must admit that your design is very nice and not too labor intensive. You've sold me - well done!

[@onethousandwords]

For clarity, what kind of cutting boards do you prefer? Long grain makes sense because the knife marks from use will be against the grain. Is there another simple style like this you'd recommend trying?

[@dj3114]

@@onethousandwords I made a few of these and gave them away but one. I admit that they are nice and work well and the recipients liked them. That said, I've made only edge grain prior but you are right that it's more involved and takes more wood. Knife marks are the same regardless, but the edge boards are much thicker (about 1.25").

[@JBudrys]

Excellent video. Wish I had your workshop setup. As someone who uses wooden chopping boards I suggest you make them bigger and include a juice channel which you could add with your router. They are beautiful though.

[@DustinStackhouse]

Thanks for the easy to follow video! What dimension of lumber do you tend to prefer for your cutting board projects?

[@markduggan3451]

I got asked to make a chopping board but didn't think I could, now I have no excuse. Thanks.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Get er done!

[@knowledge2100]

Great job is simple to build, and have some maple and Red Oak, to make some additional cutting boards. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@durbdeedurb]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Have my 1st one gluing as we speak and I can wait to see them when they are finished! Getting 6 gifts ready for the holiday season!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@nscr2]

I finish my boards the same way exempt I do one more step of “driving the oil in” with a heat gun then leaving them over night then buffing off. Great video

[@MWAWoodworks]

nice! I've never used a heat gun for this.

[@mvilla4614]

Thank you for providing a simple method, im a virgin to woodworking but I want to make something nice. Not to mention I'm working with the basics tool wise. I cant wait to execute, thanks again

[@dustisamust5602]

Superb tutorial (especially for amateurs like me).

[@MWAWoodworks]

I want to show it's definitely possible! 🙌

[@jeffclarke7835]

Right! It opened my eyes some!

[@dyates6380]

Outstanding video. I have no tools or skills, but I think I'd actually try this. Thanks man!!!!!

[@SKboards263]

what is the width and thickness of the board you are using.

[@ryanselvius9666]

These boards are really nice looking and you made the process extremely approachable for those of us who aren't experts and don't have high end fancy tools to work with yet. When I try to jump to much more complex designs and to using tools I haven't really mastered yet confidence drops and frustration rises. I'm saving a link to this video for future reference because it fits my ability and tool collection perfectly. thank you so much for the time spent making this.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@glenncupler3432]

Thank you for this video. I will be making my first cutting boards for gifts this year. What is the best size to start with?

[@shawnkurtz232]

Where do you get your exotic lumber for your cutting boards?? Also what sizes are these boards? I would appreciate any help with this step!! Thank you so much!!

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Thank you so much......this was by far the best instructional video.....guess I will go purchase a table saw

[@Justin3DArt]

Finally a cutting board tutorial without a planar and and edger. Thank you so much!!

[@MWAWoodworks]

You're very welcome Justin!

[@stevenwaseman4385]

How often after the initial coating of wax/mineral oil, do you recommend reapplying the combo? Is it a one and done kind of thing or would you tell your customers 1 month, 3 month, etc, etc?

[@herbwoodworks]

Appreciate you, Matt! This video is great at demystifying and lowering that barrier to entry for folks. Also love your wax recipe and methodology there. Has served me quite well.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Glad I could help you Herb!

[@stephensever5630]

Short and sweet cost effective way to get a custom cutting board. Thanks!

[@ronaldguy5474]

Awesome job. How thick are those boards?

[@JugglerLou]

I’m looking at videos to see what kinds of oils finish off a cutting surface. My project is small and pre made. Is there a simple oil that can work without having to mix or buy anything special?

[@raphaelschubert]

did you find it? I'm looking for the same

[@JugglerLou]

@@raphaelschubert I asked my friend who is a professional chef. Here’s what he replied with: Use canola oil. It won’t go bad. I would not use Sesame oil. It will go rancid. Nut oils sometimes turn and smell bad.

[@raphaelschubert]

@@JugglerLou Thanks!

[@JosiahZogg08]

does it hold up well from the knife?? Thinking about making a couple. Also would this work as a primary (like as a main cutting board someone would use) cutting board, or just one for simple tasks.

[@markray3733]

Nice video. Did you sand the smaller pieces before gluing them? Also, how would you get smaller pieces for like a side grain glue up and make sure they are at 90 degrees to glue?? Thanks

[@marysegady6029]

great video for a wood lover. even if I am starting completely everything is clear and well explained. work as before which I adore. the only trick is, WHERE TO FIND THESE SPECIES OF WOOD when all the DIY stores sell pine 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤨🙄

[@hooner52]

I did this over the weekend, and had fantastic results! Learned a lot as well. A few questions.... 1. How do you keep from getting glue all over the bars of your clamps? 2. Can you make a video specifically about planing cutting boards? I bought a planer after realizing how much Sanding it required. 🤣

[@alis-k3917]

Nice. But do I need a special wood glue ? Because in my city only one type of glue i think it's general propose..

[@terryjohnson8317]

If you put a dowel about the same thickness of the wood you are gluing between the board and the face of the clamp the dowel will tranfer al the pressure to the middle of the board and your joints won't twist in the clamps.

[@Scuba_SK]

Great video. Question for you. What dimensions are your maple, cherry and walnut boards that you start off with before you cut strips?

[@chrisweigand1817]

very cool. question about the thin strips. Are they face grain? Are all your pieces face grain to face grain? I am confused about putting face grain to edge on cutting boards. is that ok over time? I know not to ever mix end grain with face or edge but I can't get a definitive answer on face to edge glue ups. both long grain so should be ok?? anyway your boards are beautiful and definitely going to try one.

[@MWAWoodworks]

These are all face grain to face grain but you should have no issues mixing face grain to edge grain since both are long grain

[@donwoodshop]

What was the final size of those awesome boards? Loved how you explained everything on how you make them.

[@MWAWoodworks]

8x10

[@abbumahdi]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@luispinedasimons9551]

gran gran clase, una duda donde vivo los aserraderos solo trabajan cedro odarota, pino y balsamo, y una madera que aqui se conoce como xochitl esta ultima es un tanto ligera como el pino, mas dura solo un poco y su beta es rara esta de izqueira a derecha cada 3 o 4 pulgadas. ¿crees que sean buenas para unas tablas?

[@braydenrobbins5819]

what finish were you using? is it safe for the food, and to be seasoned?

[@canterlilyfarm]

I'm getting ready to make my first cutting board. I had a friend say that you can't use just a single slab of wood, that it needs to be made with strips of wood. Is this true? So i can't use a single 10" wide board for a 10" wide cutting board? If not, how wide can I go with each strip? It looks like your cutting boards do have quite a wide strip at the bottom. I'm hoping to sell some eventually and want to be professional with these. Thanks!

[@MWAWoodworks]

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to wood. It's definitely risky to use one wide board (also not very interesting!) There's definitely no "rule" about how wide to make your strips. Many factors come into play including the thickness of the cutting boards, the species of wood and the behavior of the individual piece of lumber. I know you wanted more concrete answers but it's better to learn now that there's no such thing 😂😂😂. Just have fun, experiment with making your first boards and learn as you go!

[@canterlilyfarm]

@@MWAWoodworks Thank you for replying, I appreciate it!

[@sunnysun3937]

for the cutting board, I was wondering what size is commonly used in American homes? Thanks a lot 😀

[@rankingutteriz455]

That is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen for newbies and pros alike!

[@MWAWoodworks]

AWESOME! I'm glad you think so.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Fantastic job on this video man! They keep getting better and better!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks a ton!

[@sallyplayzgames]

This video is so helpful for me!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome 👍

[@robertamann2093]

great video. audio is fine.your voice and direction was easy to follow.

[@andersholmstrom3571]

Your bords look great. I have saved a frairly big piece of juniper hoping to one day beeing able to make an end grain cutting bird from it. But I have neither a table saw nor a planner jointer. I think that it has to wait until I have some more machines.

[@mistakeke7816]

So can you just go to like a lowes to get this wood? Or is there a special place

[@HeatherWrightArt]

This is a really awesome tutorial. Can't wait to make my first board!

[@AxleP42]

Literally was just going to say the same exact thing.

[@Shred360Tampa]

If you didn't have your beeswax concoction, how would you finish/protect these boards?

[@_swedenotswiss267]

Thank you for sharing! Can I use this cutting board to cut meat or chop bones?

[@larryschmitt2513]

Tomorrow I‘ll follow this video in the shop 👍🏻

[@awesomecuber953]

Great video really nice for people who are just starting

[@MWAWoodworks]

That's great! Glad I could help!

[@instrumentals4310]

Great Work! Thanks for sharing.

[@ald.3449]

Great video. But can you tell me what it piece was rip to? I see how you put it together. But not sure what to rip them too

[@MWAWoodworks]

The boards are 8x10

[@ald.3449]

@@MWAWoodworksbut what are you ripping them down to get that design

[@joblowu]

awesome ! but i was wondering if you can stain the wood for the cutting board?

[@MWAWoodworks]

No

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Great job but there are a hundred different ways to make cabinets some much faster.thanks for the info And may God bless you.🙏👍

[@rebeccamiller42]

Awesome video! I'm not a woodworker but I'm trying to make wood signs and I'm having troubles with warping wood. I'm learning about how to store wood, etc. and the planing method of working over multiple days until the wood settles. Would you recommend using a glue up of two smaller boards for a 12 inch wide sign or an actual 1x12? Which will warp least? Thanks. All of my wood has been warping and I can't plane too thin.

[@MWAWoodworks]

If you're using 1x12 pine from the big box stores, yes it will warp almost every time.

[@Mikey-qd8wo]

Great video. Where would you recommend getting those varieties of wood from? Not sure if the big box stores carry the darker wood varieties.

[@kyleames7697]

What are you using to spread your beeswax/mineral oil finish?

[@MWAWoodworks]

Towel or cotton rag

[@WallumLakeWoodworks]

Hey Matt, roughly how big were these cutting boards?

[@MWAWoodworks]

8x10

[@mogisanjaya2645]

Wow, that's cool. Really good step by step video, and it's totally complete turotial for me. I just planing to produce some kitchenware and chopping board was the first that come in mind. Great works Sir. Really Glad i've watching your video here. 👍👍👍. I'll asking more about mineral oil on your "homemade finish" Video. I hope you can help me out, by answer my question. Thank you so mich

[@MWAWoodworks]

You're very welcome!

[@michaellamberth6878]

This is a great video! One question though? Do you have to reseal (paste) the cutting board every so often?

[@victorburgos4224]

This is great. What was the thickness?

[@mellymel1100]

Do you save all the end cuts to make the next boards?

[@dillanmistry]

Best video I've come across in a long time

[@davidnsharonrandall2284]

Great video but I didn't see the link on your finishing wax?

[@LutherBuilds]

Great concise video into making these. Any idea what these boards would sell for? I'm guessing $30?

[@scootchieandboo]

Just started my sled THANK YOU.

[@52orozco]

Awesome video very helpful what size walnut board did you use?

[@MWAWoodworks]

About 10 inch

[@MichaelAlthauser]

You almost suckered me in, and then you got to the table saw - something that I as a new woodworker definitely don't own and can't afford at the moment. Maybe there's some magical way to pull off this "simple" project with just a circular saw, but if there is I haven't found it yet.

[@SibrenFetter]

I had the same thoughts as well looking at these kinds of videos. But have come to the conclusion that a circular saw is just a must have for this kind of work

[@haydensheridan6789]

Since I don't have a stationary planer would it be worthwhile to use my electric handplaner?

[@MWAWoodworks]

You shouldn't need a planer at all.

[@josiahutah3712]

Do your boards twist over time? Seems like that would be a problem with non-end grain boards.

[@mirage3rd]

Superb beginner’s (me) tutorial. Thanks a lot

[@nasarazam]

Except for the tiny strips, the larger surface is all face grain. Is that OK for cutting boards?

[@lukehunter3902]

Excellent tip for ripping thin stock @ 1:55

[@jorgecrissien6931]

Great informational video. One question. How thick are those boards? Where I'm located, Homestead, Fl... the wood selection here is not that good. Any recommendations on where to buy?

[@woodcraftbynieves]

So if you’re board is end grain you don’t apply this oil wax mix?

[@he7is7at7hand]

Those are really beautiful! I think I would like them a little larger. How much would you sell a board like that for? Well I guess that depends on the price of the wood.

[@deborahgarry9363]

Could I do this with a hand saw, a hammer, sandpaper and glue?

[@MWAWoodworks]

I've never hated myself enough to try it 🤣🤣