How to Make Epoxy Cutting Boards

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There’s been enough demand that I’m willing to do another batch of epoxy boards.. but it won’t be until January. There just isn’t enough time to make more to have shipped in time for Christmas. But if you’d like to reserve a board you can pre-order a spot and pick a color here: www.ycmt2.com/store/pre-order-epoxy-cutting-boards To be clear.. these are not suited for cutting on! The epoxy is not FDA approved for food contact, but boards preordered will be sealed with a food safe finish that’s fine for food contact.

[@ffter888]

Please be aware, epoxy resins contain epichlorohydrin, a contaminant that can probably cause cancer in humans. Epichlorohydrin has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals and is classified as a carcinogen in most regions; in the USA it is considered to be a potential carcinogen, specifically classified as B2 (Probable human carcinogen - based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4203385/

[@edubb414bound9]

YouCanMakeThisToo can this epoxy be used on softer woods?

[@ffter888]

They are so beautiful! Thank you for all your work.

[@ryanjuracek412]

YouCanMakeThisToo idk if you have ever looked in to “art resin” but you can get it at hobby lobby or online and it is fda approved and also able to have food on it completely safe.

[@drewjohnson4673]

ffter888 qT The proper word is POSSIBLY, not probably.

[@polarpolar8199]

I really appreciate how you do things. I'm an 18 year old aspiring business owner and have been making tables, counter tops, and small artesian crafts for 2 years now. When I was getting into this a few years back I was insanely intimidated by the price of entry compared to the success rate and watching all of these channels like black tail studios which have a number of $5000 machines to their disposal not to mention the outrageous price of epoxy and metal. I never thought I would be able to partake in this as anything more than a side hobby. Watching your channel has inspired me when in a rut more than a few times granting me a new perspective to overcome my lack of equipment. Also these look great!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! It's really inspiring to hear this. Somewhat unfortunately... I've been fortunate enough to turn into one of those dudes with an expensive shop, but that's the nature of trying to make a living cranking out projects. I still swear by the fact you can build almost anything with the most basic skill set. It's simply a matter of how long it takes and how many jigs you might need to set up along the way.

[@juliandavidcaviedesaguiler7240]

Te puedo preguntar algunas cosas?

[@adriennesanek8729]

Wow at your age I can already tell by how well spoken you are that you’ll be a successful entrepreneur. Good luck to you. 🙏

[@nielslund9359]

I haven't started selling any of my (currently amateur) work yet, but I've become a member at my local makerspace which has equipment like a real jointer and planer. I hope there's one in your area you could perhaps take a tour of.

[@domino0072007]

Omg, you're just like Walter White, workshop version ☺

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha thanks, love that show!

[@albertescobar7516]

Lol 😂

[@DMC888]

Nice to see Heisenburg cooking again.

[@UseThink]

So f true

[@Youn6J]

Saw it too 😂 then saw your comment hahaha

[@kelleyspartiatis5323]

I love your boards. If I may offer some advice it would be to move away from only mica pigments for a transparent effect. Mica is always going to be translucent or opaque with heavier use because it suspends in the liquid and does not dissolve. A solvent dye will give you the depth of colour whilst remaining transparent. You can use a combination of both if you like

[@BroncoMorgan]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very informational. I am typing this on my teacher’s behalf. we watched it in class because we are having a project where we make cutting boards. It taught me a lot thank you. Hugs and kisses. have a good day.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's fantastic, glad it was helpful for you and your class!

[@mildredpierce4506]

I watch a lot of these types of videos. Most have no talking which is fine but learning the wood working terminology from this video is great.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I'm no expert, but do try to share I've learned :)

[@Dequansr1]

I have never commented on a KZbin video but I feel compelled to leave one today. Excellent video sir!! You did a fantastic job.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@vernonhowell4485]

Didn't think I would like the green but I was wrong, it along with the others are beautiful!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you very much!

[@jillianthorpe3645]

I have started playing around with resin .... this is my dream to be able to make tables. I stumbled upon your channel and am now hooked! Love your personality and knowledge!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you, that's very kind of you! Good luck on your journey with resin, you'll get there!

[@metrolax7550]

Jointing the edge!!!! Priceless. Put sandpaper on an antique jointer and start jointing. Sub'd based on that alone but the rest was pretty nice too.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you caught the joke :D

[@stephenjames820]

To start I have made thousands of cutting boards as this is my primary business. I have yet to make an epoxied board. My one comment would be, it seems redundant to try to level a full length board if you are going to cut it into manageable pieces and then rip them in half. I usually reverse the order by cutting into manageable pieces, then I rip them and then joint them flat, then plane the edges. Most of my live edge will cup over time and if I plane them flat first I will lose at least 1/2" in thickness. Any twist will be dramatically minimized in the shorter pieces. I will use your video as my go to when I try my first epoxied board! Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good point! That's a really good technique to use.

[@robcappa]

By far one of the best videos I have watched on this type of project. It’s really awesome when someone takes the time to walk the viewers through the entire process. Thank you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@DarkBliss-Sleep]

Rubbish did not show the finishing after mineral bath

[@HeadWestOn90]

I really appreciate very much that you answer comments on a four year old video! I don't think I've ever seen a KZbinr do that before! The dark green and the darker of the blue boards were just gorgeous, gorgeous! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jessemcdaniel9689]

Love your work sir I'm building a counter top for my mom for Christmas, now I'm going to make a matching cuttingboard!!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s awesome! I’m sure she’ll love it!

[@brandontexas7266]

Are they safe for food?

[@miket.1933]

I really like that you show alternative versions how to do it if you don't have the perfect tool.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@normalhuman9878]

Peeling bark is so satisfying I remember finding out how fun it is at Scout camp I could peel a walking stick in just a few hours

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It’s a special thing for sure

[@TheRealCartman1]

Thank you for the video. I actually first saw this almost a year ago and it helped me decide to give it a try, first few boards went to family and friends as my technique improved, now have started getting a few requests for my boards.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s awesome!! Keep it up

[@kaaawesome]

Thanks for the info, I'm out of Memphis too and was looking to fill a knot void in a table top I'm making

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Epoxy is for sure the way to go. I do that a lot.

[@camcal]

“I would have done all the math, but that would be math.” I felt that!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

😁😁

[@dennisseely6764]

I have had wood dried for many years and have been too scared to try the epoxy. Thanks for the video. You gave some great tips. I think I'm ready to give 'er a try.

[@matthewmckenzie8508]

Great video. I've always wanted to make an epoxy dinning table. I'll start with some chopping boards to hone my skills. Thankyou for awesome tutorial. Cheers from Down Under !!🍻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! This would be a great way to practice for a dining table

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Man that emerald green is just magnificent

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

"You can make this too." 50 seconds in, puts wood through a planer. Me: Welp...no. No I can't. They look amazing though. Good job.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHnMlmZrnayUbM0 here’s my video on woodworking without a planer

[@alexkragh1613]

Use a router jig

[@peterking2651]

Hand plane?

[@NinjaDiary2347]

its not only the planer... its the fact that it's easy making beautiful things if you have a professionally equipped Shop...Every normal Guy will not be able to do that. Starts with the Planer,continue's with the Scroll Saw... thats when I stopped watching....gotta ask the wife if she sells her car for me to get all the Tools I need to build stuff like that. Very nice Job though, looking really good

[@brandondorch8560]

@@NinjaDiary2347 buy some harbor frieght tools then sell the boards 2 re coup the money

[@thunderfoolmlit1316]

This video is made for two scenarios: you are looking to do some crafts or am looking at your phone at 3am eating a packet of doritoes in bed. No inbetween

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheDWZemke]

Lol love the jointer and the sand paper. I use my jointer, every chance i get, as it takes soooooo ooooh much storage space.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

So much! They're great tools to have though.

[@9sunstar9]

I just discovered your channel today and happen to be in Memphis for the first time in my life this weekend.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Pretty wild coincidence

[@jtNuwanda]

"Learned something" - check "enjoyed this" - check "were ... entertained" - friggin' check! Subscribed! Beautiful stuff, man!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so much!

[@jessemartinez6781]

All that work you did holy geez...days drying and stuff they gotta be like $100 a piece to make it worth while

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

All ya had to do was click the link to see what I was asking for them 😁

[@antiquelude]

Great craftsmanship man! And I also love how you took us along on the learning process rather than just editing that out. Really helpful.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you! I think more learning and relatability comes from that than making it look error free.

[@sonyahoward8503]

I like that you show and demonstrate different way of doing things.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you! It’s important to me to mix it up some

[@yuichiosaki7363]

Thumbs up! LOVE the ideas of different ways you show someone like me can make all this happen wit alternate ways when I don't have the necessary tools to do so. Great way to demonstrate!👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Just doing what I can :)

[@stevesteves8915]

They looked really great! (Thought I'd be first to query the use of epoxy on a cutting board - any concerns? - I've stayed away from that because I wasn't sure if slivers of epoxy would end up in the food)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

They’re really better as charcuterie boards.. but nobody searches for those. I suppose it is possible after EXTREME use that epoxy would start flaking. But if one knows how to sharpen and use a knife and this is used for slicing regular food and not processing with a cleaver, I’m betting it’d be fine. As always, risk is a personal thing.

[@Hitman2679]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo ughh no dude the risk is not a personal thing... you are selling these, if people get sick would u not be liable?

[@blueblur6447]

@@Hitman2679 A quick google of the epoxy used showed it is indeed approved food safe when fully cured by the USDA... So he bet correctly.

[@VillageLaneFurniture]

That's interesting because I asked the folks at Total Boat and they told me their epoxy was not food safe.

[@blueblur6447]

@@VillageLaneFurniture Then they either told you the truth and the website is wrong or they BS'ed and didnt know what they were talking about against what is published on there site. Interesting indeed.

[@arrowverse1980]

Thank you so much for having information in the description and good information in the video. It isn't just full of fluff like a lot of similar channels. It makes yours stand out and in a really good way.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I do my best to add value and help 👍👍

[@chewyduck1355]

That deep blue is GORGEOUS! Awesome work.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@melenahoward]

It’s almost embarrassing how happy this makes me.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshwilliams9124]

By far my favorite woodworking channel I’ve found so far.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Quite the compliment 🙂

[@mrleonielotus2057]

I was going to say "noooo you are routing long grain first!!" But you quickly soothed my fears after explaining:D

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha yep! 'cause it's a chamfer there's less chance of issue that way.

[@stevensaldutti2408]

Yeah, man. That’s pretty awesome. What’s impressive is how easy you make it look. I’m going to try that this weekend. I don’t have the joiner or plainer, but to your point, it can be improvised! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

For sure! Might just mean spending a lot more time sanding, but there's always a way. Also, don't forget about friends who have tools you don't have. Probably every other week a buddy will stop by for a few minutes to use something I have, and I go over to other guy's shops fairly often too.

[@wmblewett]

i've watched this 3 times and every time i die laughing at the sandpaper on the planer joke

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

🤣🤣 glad you liked it, and realized it’s a skit!

[@donnamcdan9326]

You’re so funny! I’m new to wood turning and wood working and you help give me confidence!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s so great to hear, enjoy!

[@jaya238]

Amazing work these look nice! Thank you very much for adding subtitles it helps me as a person who doesn't speak english as their first language!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad they help!

[@lockedloaded4942]

These are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the video. I'm going to give it a try this weekend and see if I can make one for my wife's upcoming birthday. If I screw up and it doesn't turn out, I'll be purchasing one from your website. If I end up purchasing one from you, can I still tell my wife I made it? :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I have pre-orders open. No promises about in time for her birthday! But hey, I don’t get involved in spouse stuff, tell her whatever you want 😁

[@Whatthensayyou]

"I could have done all of the Math... But that would be math..." That comment sold me.. now I have to go watch all of your other videos!!!! #Subscribed

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha thanks! 😁

[@handyseth7398]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo a phrase I've heard from Ethan who does the Tiny House podcast - "I don't do public math." classic!

[@atozoe8767]

Thank you for this video!! I am getting ready to make my first sample boards to start playing in the world of epoxy. I can't wait to get to the point that I am making something this beautiful! Great work! I am now subscribed!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's awesome! Thanks for subscribing, feel free to email some pics after you give it a try! Loving seeing other people's projects.

[@thomasholdeman4872]

I was VERY impressed with the professionalism of the video (and your wife's cinematography). I am thinking of making a game table but really need to know if the finished product is DEFINITELY waterproof.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I’m not sure which product you’re talking about? And you’ll need to elaborate on water proof for me to give a recommendation. Like are you trying to make a water tight box you can fill up?

[@GC-rf2st]

I love the use of that lovely olde planer! I haven’t got one but i do have a flat surface and some abrasive paper... game on!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Whatever works!

[@alberthachfeld6514]

I must say, that is very cool, i appreciate how much time and effort goes into a project like the cutting boards, hence the great outcome. Two 👍👍up!!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@alwald6754]

I'm

[@victorserrano3905]

Yeah! Amazing stuff 🥰 My only question is that, is it a food grade?

[@freetoiletpaperumakeit4u508]

I am #10 to LIKE! your comment!

[@dennis954rr01]

Great video! I did have a question as to whether the epoxy you use is safe for using as a cutting board? I've seen some warnings that epoxy should not be used as a cutting board only a serving board but elsewhere I read that there are epoxies that are food grade safe. Could you please elaborate as to whether the epoxy you use would be safe for a daily cutting board? Thanks!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

short answer, they're not for cutting on. Fine for food contact. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@ltklaus5591]

I was looking to see if someone commented on this. With 2.1M views, I wish the channel would be more responsible and not title the video with "cutting boards" when they are in fact not meant to be used for cutting on. Nothing needs to be changed with regards to the product that was made other than just calling them charcuterie boards. Many people are going to watch this video and make these for cutting boards and it's a health risk.

[@oliversquire3741]

If I wanted start getting into some epoxy cheese boards etc. what would be the basic tools

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Circular saw, shop made straight edge, and sander.

[@whatsaguygottado2669]

Well made video: god videography, audio, music, etc. I found your commentary amusing and helpful.Keep-up the good work.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Wow, thanks!

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Absolutely beautiful!! We have a Woodmizer sawmill and been sawing black walnut, cedar, red oak and white oak boards. Thanks for this video! I have been trying to convince my husband to make some of these... We have plenty of wood from hurricane Laura & Delta.. we are from Louisiana...

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh lovely! That sounds like a lot of fun, and you should give them a go. Just be sure that they're totally dry. Too much moisture in the wood is going to cause problems for the epoxy.

[@racketman2u]

cutting boards? ffs, they should be on the wall, they're works of art!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

They’d be good for that too! I’ll be making a piece of wall art soon.

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo A custom knife rack with this inlay would be sweet.

[@dc4334]

This is truly inspirational. You’re an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing this!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@OdeeOz]

13:28 I was about to say that half way through the video 👍👏😉

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Some of us have to learn the hard way..

[@OdeeOz]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo I'm one of them what does that. 💯🤣 Merry Christmas!🎅🎄🎁

[@Presto_001]

Hey mate, thank you for making a detailed process of how to make a resin chopping board. I really love that wood you have used, what type is it? Thanks once again 👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's walnut

[@kevinmartin3551]

great job. What a wonderful finish. I looked in the comments and did not see anyone suggest using Johnson's Past Wax to wipe the inside of frame before you put your pieces in. The wax is a release agent and will allow you to remove the dry pieces without any banging. Just a suggestion. Thank you for the video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

In my follow up on best tapes, etc... that actually came out to be the winner. You can use almost anything if you wax it well enough.

[@34813ctr]

well done young man - question for you - where did you get your branding iron made Burt

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! It’s from Gearheart

[@dt9913]

I got mine custom made from Woodcraft.

[@charlesstone7364]

How well do the boards hold up with the Epoxy between the two pieces? I was thinking of doing one with some river stones in the resin but fearful that the weight will break the Epoxy from the wood. Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated! Love your channel man

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks man! They're crazy strong. I might make a scrap one some day and beat it with a hammer on camera just to see if I can break it. Trick is to remember that epoxy resin forms a mechanical bond.. so keep the edge rough that it's trying to stick to so it has something to grab.

[@charlesstone7364]

YouCanMakeThisToo when you say rough, you mean just don’t sand it at all or what?

[@909sickle]

Does he ever address the health concerns of cutting food on epoxy?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

He doesn’t in the video. But he did make a pinned comment about it I think.

[@909sickle]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo You sure it's pinned? No pinned comment is showing for me.

[@alexanderhedin4005]

In sorry if i am wrong but a tip that I believe that you should have use of is to use molde release instead of tuck tape. Saw another KZbinr do that and it works well for him.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I often use both now, and wax

[@bye92]

Just some insight, coming from a professional chef I would not want to use my knives on apoxy as it is very hard and my knives are very expensive! Although they look beautiful and great for the average home cook you may want to make cutting boards geared toward chefs and keeping theirs knives in mind?? Awesome job though 👏

[@doxielain2231]

Same. No way would I subject my knives to an epoxy surface. They are pretty, though.

[@bye92]

@@doxielain2231 yeah. It reminds me of the glass "cutting boards" my grandparents and the older generation had 😂

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@whytry07]

Love it man! Quick question, when I’m pouring my epoxy, I ALWAYS get a lot of bubbles around the live edge during the curing process. I’ve tried sealing the edges with epoxy before pouring but still have them. Any suggestions?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Are you leaving the bark on? If so.. air is just gonna be trapped more and slowly works it’s way out. To minimize it, I’d pour slowly in layers and use a heat gun to pop them in between. If no bark, it just sounds like you’re not getting a good coat with your first seal coat. What kind of wood?

[@jarroddavis4025]

use spray Minwax Polycrylic to seal the wood. heat gun or propane torch will pop the bubbles.

[@miltonbontrager6128]

i do a lot of epoxy work. use a quick seal epoxy 15 min will do there are a lot out there. whatever brand you use should have it. depending on the dryness and density of the wood i recommend 2-3 coats sanding with 220 grit between coats. follow recommended drying times per manufacture direction. if you get small bubbles during your final pour you can use a heat gun or touch while it is still in the liquid state and it will remove them. lots of videos out there on this. keep it up and have fun.

[@robertbroom6032]

Ii

[@robertbroom6032]

@@miltonbontrager6128 oo

[@MindiLynn3]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@nateoneill9348]

Maybe you can set up a transparent deep vertical bucket with the finishing oil and drop the board vertically to get awesome slow mo epoxy reveals at the end to give a better video shot. Beautiful boards thank you for sharing your knowledge can’t wait to make one!

[@jaynescott8844]

Love it! Now how does a lady without a toolshop or wood working space learn how to make these? Any suggestions?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Find a maker space in your area, or woodworking club, reach out on Facebook to find friends that might have a shop or a friend with a shop that'd be open to spending a few hours together.

[@dominiksoczynski2040]

Is thats epoxy FDA approved for cuttting boards?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It’s not

[@foadrightnow5725]

$170 for 1.3 gallons is absolutely outrageous!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's pricey, but that's pretty average price for quality resin and 15% coupons are everywhere (including my description).

[@Vovka_BC]

Epoxy? Cutting boards? So small particles will be cut and get into food?

[@NARKISDUDE]

been looking for this comment. how does he know the oil is enough protection from the epoxy? he probably doesn't. a bit irresponsible imo

[@Erik5million]

NARKISDUDE it’s food safe epoxy, a non toxic product

[@NARKISDUDE]

@@Erik5million wow, didn't know such product exists. thanks.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@davidfriedman3962]

Beautiful, now I want to make my wife at least one. Thank you for demonstration.

[@billmeany2379]

Great tip on using the silicone soap molds to hold down the wood pieces. Always amazing that the simplest tricks can yield such good results.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I live for all those little tricks

[@BakerTheCreator]

oh, I just know the feeling of leaking epoxy all too well. Feels like every resin video I've made have had leaks 😂

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yeah... it hurts bad, haha.

[@joshuanattinger9694]

Just to make sure. These aren't to be used as cutting boards. Just serving. They're beautiful. Just checking.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s correct

[@chrislane1076]

Beautiful work. Do you ever have to heat the epoxy to remove air bubbles?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Not with the deep pour stuff

[@duanetjt]

Memphis graduate here! Nice project, and Go Tigers Go!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, and thanks!

[@rhyartschwemmholz429]

Wunderschöne Arbeiten mit Holz und Epoxidharz , tolle und nützliche Tipps.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Dankeschön!

[@dalevanmail]

These are gorgeous! Where would you recommend buying “live edge” wood like this? I’m interested in making some small “live edge” tables / shelves, but have no idea where to get the raw wood.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There are online slab dealers. But for smaller pieces check your local area. Search Facebook market place and craigslist, search for sawmills and sawyers in your area.

[@dalevanmail]

YouCanMakeThisToo Thanks so much for the tip! I’m pretty new to the woodworking craft... Anything I should be aware of when dealing with sawmills? Also, can you recommend any specific online dealers? I imagine shipping a big slab is ridiculously expensive.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

@@dalevanmail Stay away from online dealers if you can.. they tend to be a lot more expensive. The Wood Whisperer did a video on going to the lumber yard, I'd watch that if you're not familiar with measuring wood in board feet and the quarter (6/4 etc) system.

[@rachelnelson3765]

hey hi ahh with all due respect i would avoid making anything that'd come in contact with food out of resin! esp a cutting board! resin dust is suuuuper toxic and if ur cutting things on the board the chance of dust being produced and getting into ur food is rly high,,,,

[@sonofchrist73]

I agree 100%. While cutting on it you’re lightly cutting into the board and allowing this toxic chemical to go onto your food. Please turn those boards into a folding lap table or something to not lose the effort you’ve put into making them.

[@IRAQYsniper95]

​@sonofchrist6915 or a charcuterie board We tell our clients all the time not to cut on them because of this reason Only to serve food is fine

[@sonofchrist73]

@@IRAQYsniper95 Well bc the video title is “cutting boards” people lose sight of what’s healthy for them. To avoid having to tell them not to use for cutting, maybe just title it differently. Maybe the charcuterie board like you said, from my understanding this is just to serve food on.

[@frasermair2516]

Nice but wouldn’t go near it with a sharp knife!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@UncleJoe1231]

I've been making river cutting boards for the last 2 years & always put about 3 slots with a biscuit joiner. They act like dowels & add to the strength of the board. I also use the Black Diamond pigments, they're the best.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good tips

[@JoeR0331]

Glue and sand paper. Genius. Haven't seen that one yet. Definitely going to keep that in mind for my smaller board projects.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There's always a way

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Is the epoxy food safe? TotalBoat hasn't paid the FDA to do testing so I can't say that it's food safe. There are FDA approved epoxies available though. I do know when I look in my cabinets I see a ton of stuff made from a variety of plastics. There's mixed information available about whether or not cured epoxy generically is food safe. As far as cutting on them, I've used plastic cutting boards before. Cutting on something like this or placing food on it at all, is just like making anything or using the 5 second rule - use your judgement and decide for yourself. Personally I probably wouldn't cut on it without doing some testing first, but I wouldn't have a problem putting fruit or cold cuts on it. Why call it a cutting board? Because nobody searches for charcuterie boards, but cutting board is a good search term.

[@Botanic2000]

The biggest problem with the epoxy is that there is no 100% guarantee that it has been thoroughly mixed leaving no uncured spots after it sets. Hardeners are extremely toxic and having even a minor chance that you'll have a tiny spot somewhere in that pour where you have unreacted hardener makes this product a potential health hazard. And what about the mineral oil? Is it food safe?

[@bryanpaton]

@@Botanic2000 Yes mineral oil is food safe, it is used directly in many food products: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=172.878 the trick is to get stuff that does not have any perfumes in it.

[@PeterGhosh]

@@bryanpaton yes, but the epoxy is not. LOW VOCs does not equal ZERO VOCs

[@PeterGhosh]

This epoxy still has VOCs in it.There are other manufacturers of ZERO-VOC epoxy kits. The rest of the materials are food-safe.

[@bassettmike1]

VOC's evaporate and will not be present regardless of a full cure or not. If the item does not fully cure it can still be toxic, but not due to VOC's. If there are soft spots, that likely comes from raw materials that are 100% solids, meaning they have zero VOC. ALL VOC's evaporate and would no longer be present when the item arrives to its destination if you were to purchase one. The likelihood of a woodworker mixing and selling an epoxy material that is not fully cured is almost zero to none. The items would break or bend and warp and put them out of business, as well as the uncured sections would be noticeable immediately. for the record. I am a formulation chemist in the coatings industry and my company sells multiple types of paints and epoxies that we make from scratch. I have experience dealing first hand with registering VOC compliant products with the EPA. The problem people should worry about with epoxy cutting boards is that epoxy scratches like crazy and will be destroyed after a couple uses. Avoid eating the cutting board itself and you should be able to avoid health hazards it may cause.

[@MrJustliketht]

They never mentioned in Breaking Bad that Walter White was a woodworker.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It’ll be in the prequel movie.

[@decoservices]

It was Pinkman that was the wood worker...

[@houstongreene1932]

3:07 weird flex but okay

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's one of my sarcastic approaches to the "I could make that too if I had those tools.." comments that come up so often. Where there's a will there's a way.

[@mutinyrider666]

No way I'm in Memphis too go tigers !I work for holliday events and we make all kinds of insane builds in the shop and I have been wanting to learn things off the clock and this is a great guide to river tables and epoxy , thanks !

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh cool! I bet you guys do some crazy stuff

[@ashontayowens8010]

WOW this was an amazing video. Would love the blue one with the Air Force Logo burned into the wood

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That would be cool!

[@memphiswoodshop192]

You're using your jointer all wrong. Gah. Content creators. Obviously, you need to put the sand paper next to the fence so you can reference the perpendicular face.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Is that what I've gotta do for it go "giggity giggity" as I sand?

[@r.m.7288]

"You can make this too!" ... yeah, no; I don't have $20k worth of woodworking equipment in my workshop.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Are you saying it can’t be done with a straight edge, circular saw, sander, workbench, and hot glue gun? ‘Cause I did a whole video series on machine substitutions that shows how it can...

[@marksmith5977]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo you're right, I have a one car garage which I kitted out for £2000. ($2500.) I easily have enough to follow your lead.

[@dominicmeakins5167]

hi. I have made an epoxy river table using only hand tools. A circular saw, chops saw and orbital sander. Sure it takes time, but it's very satisfying! You can do it! :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

@@dominicmeakins5167 Boom! Way to go man. That's awesome.

[@jimshirley2549]

I have everything I need to do a project such as this. Including a CNC machine I don't have more than 4K invested. A lot of great equipment is available used if you look. (I've been acquiring tools for about 5 years)

[@coalsauce4457]

That's cool but damn i dont want epoxy shavings in my food thanks

[@georgeosprey3786]

Ya.. thats just asking for trouble

[@tkheavenscent]

They look great but yes, I’d be afraid of cutting into the epoxy. These would be better as serving boards (using food safe resin).

[@dimepapi6801]

Your only cutting vegetables etc not drilling through the damn board

[@tkheavenscent]

Manny Garcia You can scratch up a cutting on a board that’s epoxy, just like wood... also important not to be too abrasive when cleaning it. That’s why it’s food-safe resins exists...

[@jmloden]

Yes, hard to believe this is "food safe"

[@theshepherdlady9843]

Thank you 😊 this is a great idea!! My husband just started his own woodcraft shop business, he loves doing this kind of stuff 🙂 he has made an entertainment center with with barn doors that slide open instead of regular doors and he made a pine coffee table with the apoxy top and he's working on an oak kitchen table now, I love this kind of stuff 👍👍🤗🤗

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's fantastic, glad to hear he's loving it and getting a lot of work!

[@frankwestphal8532]

No, it's not. Epoxy is toxic to ingest. It shaves off a little every time you cut on it, on a micro level, and you ingest it. Please don't make these unless they are for decoration only. Health is not worth loosing over a pretty cutting board. People need to think more, and follow shiny things less.

[@tooble7535]

This is great, thanks! I am just starting out, in South-Africa not many companies doing this so not a lot of help this side, these videos are my life at the moment haha

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I understand! I'm glad this was helpful, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best of luck!

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

"I could have done the math... but that would be math' XD Me, always

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

😁😁

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo To add a more substantial comment: these came out BEAUTIFUL. Amazing work :D

[@xx-furygamer-x6127]

One stuff, epoxy is cancerogen stuff, cuting on serving food directly on it could be bad for health because people who eat directly from it also directly taking risk, epoxy is also very cancerogen while sanding with paper, cuting or any type of working with it.

[@mattadams5380]

you can get FDA safe for serving/food contact. but you are right DO not cut food on Epoxy .

[@bentsymbalyuk4156]

Replica Projects if you use ecopoxy and rubiomonocoat, they are both food safe. The only issue is the sealer can not protect the wood from cuts and sooner or later it will trap food and bacteria.

[@joshfoss7407]

@@bentsymbalyuk4156 Apparently wood collects less bacteria than plastic.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@jamesclarkson995]

Do you mean carcinogenic?

[@tawilk]

I wouldn't make an epoxy cutting anything, as the epoxy can chip and break easily. you'd get it all scratched up and ugly within a month.

[@michaelhoncho6094]

tawilk it’s also toxic

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@tywannaluckey7086]

Beautiful! I make Cutting Boards. Never used Epoxy. Think I will give it a try!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

They're not suited for cutting on but make great serving trays and are beautiful. In my experience most people that buy really fancy cutting boards never cut on them anyway. :D

[@GS-st9ns]

My phone must be spying on me. 10 seconds before I saw your video, I said to my sister , "I wonder if I can make a cutting board with epoxy accents". I really need some tools better than the ones I have. Great video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Hahah it must be! Hope you enjoyed it

[@mattschoon6940]

Cool, but epoxy as a cutting board is like butter for a workbench

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

New video on whether you can cut on epoxy boards and "food safety" of finishes in responses common comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZConaOQdtignq8

[@vincent9630]

Cool idea, but there is no way this is safe. Each time you cut your will be cutting into and releasing the resin which will mix into your food and you will ingest it.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I pinned a comment about that.

[@KT3E]

People are getting sick

[@williampalmer6994]

...they are serving trays, NOT cutting trays. Food safe epoxy I'm sure, so contact with food isn't an issue.

[@nickantonides8015]

Plastic is plastic, unless you are using a chainsaw or something stupid, what makes you think a regular plastic cutting board that people have been using for years, is better than this partial plastic cutting board? The resin is dry and solid so unless you're cutting literal chunks out of it with the food you're cutting, there should be no problem and if someone does get sick cause they cut a big chunk of epoxy out and end up eating it, maybe they deserve it and are probably the parents of or are themselves the dumbasses that eat tide pods ....

[@aristeovasquez]

Lol “YouCanMakeThisToo.” Hah yeah if you have a planer. Why don’t you do it without all the fancy tools. See if “YouCanMakeThisToo.”

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Here's my machine substitutions playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLltjV9U0KkCFbRjxDq_ffW7_OC6pnL-3j Third video is ways to get around not having a planer. Where there's a will, there's a way. Where there's no will, there's well... lots of excuses.

[@rossnelson4223]

Awesome video. Clear explanations and you make it look simple enough. Could you run the boards through a planer after the epoxy cures, rather than a drum sander?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Absolutely, light passes are the key. And don't pour the epoxy too thick. If it heats up too fast it gets brittle and does NOT like the planer.

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!!! THANK YOU, FOR MAKING, AND SHARING THIS PROJECT WITH US!!! WAY COOL!!!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!