How to Make Epoxy Cutting Boards

This is about how to make live edge boards into epoxy resin cutting boards! But really, any boards will do. I'm using some air dried walnut and total boat epoxy with black diamond pigments to make these live edge epoxy cutting boards.
These are for sale, see below for the link if you want to buy these or my other cutting boards and for the discount code for TotalBoat epoxy!
Are these safe to cut on? I wouldn’t, the epoxy will flake. They’re best for serving. Why do I call them cutting boards? That’s what I grew up calling any cutting, serving, or charcuterie board or tray - and I doubt I’m the only one. Exercise your own good judgment about how you prepare what you put in your body.
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ARTICLE
ycmt2.com/epoxy-cutting-boards/
Cutting Boards for Sale!
www.ycmt2.com/cuttingboards
DISCOUNT CODE:
Epoxy: www.totalboat.com/product/tota... visit ycmt2.com/discounts for discount code
MATERIALS USED IN THIS PROJECT:
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TOOLS I USE
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1. Prepare the wood
My boards were pretty rough, so I had to mill them first. I used a planer sled to get a flat face and then planed the opposite side.
After they were planed, I removed the bark, cut the boards to length, and split them down the middle. This created the two sides for each cutting board.
2. Build a mold
I used 1/2” plywood for my mold. To make sure the epoxy won’t stick to it, I wrapped the whole thing in tuck tape. Taking care to seal the corners. If there’s anywhere for the epoxy to get out, it will!
The mold was basically a bottom piece, and then side pieces screwed to the bottom piece and each other to create chambers around the boards.
3. Mix and pour epoxy
I knew I would use a lot of epoxy to do three boards, but not how much. In total I ended up mixing 64 ounces for these three boards. I started with 32 ounces, which I knew wouldn’t be enough. After the first board, I had a good idea how much epoxy I would use.
Along the way I experimented with different epoxy pigments. Changing how much pigment, mixing pigments, etc… there’s a lot of creativity to be had here!
The most important thing is to watch for leaks, and be sure to follow the epoxy mixing instructions! If the ratio is off, or if it’s not mixed well enough.. it won’t cure properly!
4. Sand and finish the boards
After the epoxy had plenty of time to cure, I removed the boards from the mold and started flattening them. I used my drum sander, but a hand sander would be fine.
It’s important to go slow, sanding builds heat which can turn the epoxy into a gummy mess and clog the paper. In hindsight, it would have been better to leave the boards and bit thick and underfill the epoxy slightly, then sand the wood to meet the epoxy - instead of sanding the epoxy down to the board.
To get the clarity back to the epoxy I used a micro mesh pad kit and wet sanded through all the grits.
Finally, the boards got a mineral oil bath! They were allowed to soak for a day, and then I wiped off the excess.
#woodworking #cuttingboards #epoxy

[@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.

[@MindiLynn3]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@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

[@iowapanner2223]

Thanks Caleb, there are lots of good tips in the layout part even if a feller isn't planning an epoxy c-board it's a helpful video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I try to keep a bunch of good info and tips in my projects so there's a take away even if the project isn't on your list.

[@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.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Man that emerald green is just magnificent

[@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 👍👍

[@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!

[@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! 🥰🥰🥰

[@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

[@dc4334]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@ethanvanosch3591]

Thank you so much for making such an in depth video, and including more information below the video. All my questions were answered and I feel I'm ready to the my own.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's fantastic and great to hear, thanks! Good luck!

[@camcal]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

😁😁

[@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?

[@ContractorJohn]

Huge Thank you! I am learning all I can about this process and I have watched a lot of videos and I HAVE to say your video are excellent!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to hear! Thanks so much!

[@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!

[@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.

[@jbb5470]

Outstanding video and build! Really appreciate the narrative as you go about the build process. Very helpful and something I think I might attempt. Great looking boards!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful to you. It was a lot of fun, I recommend giving it a try!

[@TaterChip91]

One of the best how to videos on this subject. I'm going to be trying my hand with this in the next few days, and I downloaded this video for quick access and reference when I start. Well explained and presented. Big help my man.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@islander790]

Great video - very easy-to-follow steps. Am watching in the UK and am loving this and am going try to emulate one of these fab chopping boards over the next few weeks as I suddenly have lots of time on my hands. You have a new subscriber, Sir!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks and best of luck! Hope it turns out well

[@addicted2diy]

These boards look amazing, Caleb! I definitely want to make some. Love your video as well👍🏻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Katie! They were a lot of fun. You definitely should!

[@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.

[@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

[@roitadmor]

Amazing work! Thank you for being so informative and not asking for pointless stuff in the begining of the video. Thumbs up

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You got it! Thanks

[@chewyduck1355]

That deep blue is GORGEOUS! Awesome work.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@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

[@tonypriest8455]

I just discovered your channel and it's fair to say that you are not only a joiner and carpenter but also an artist!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you very mich!

[@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!

[@MadduxWoodworks]

Great video Caleb! I really like how the boards turned out! I’ve definitely got some on the list, so this was the perfect video! You’ll need to come down and visit sometime 👍🏼

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! They're a lot of fun, you'll enjoy it. And I do, that would be a lot of fun!

[@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

[@ThomasCustomWoodworks]

So awesome! Great instruction and you make this project very approachable. Thank you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so 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!

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@lad60606]

Thanks for the vid. I used a little silicone caulk n the joints on my frame/mold build the only time I did a pour.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's a good idea! I'll definitely do that next time.

[@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!

[@guloguloguy]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@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

[@MakerCuisine]

Wonderful colors, that walnut really pops next to the epoxy

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I really like the contrast

[@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.

[@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.

[@woodpeckerscrafts]

Loving these cutting boards! Awesome work!

[@ArmyVet76]

Those turned out amazing 👊🏼

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you! Thanks for watching regularly 👍

[@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!

[@suzannec304]

Absolutely beautiful. I feel all inspired now! Love it. Thank you for such a great guide and not over complicating it for us laymens!

[@keltonmiller4055]

This was really relaxing to watch lol. great job, they look amazing!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you so much!

[@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!🎅🎄🎁

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Just found your page, very cool ideas that most of us should be able to make. Looking forward to many more projects.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! That’s the goal. I know my shop is more equipped than most, but I’ve also put out content to show how to work around that.

[@azrieldia7638]

I love it!!! Would love to buy one or two of those river looking cutting boards. I wish I could make one for myself but the closest thing to an epoxy that I know how to use is a nail polish.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There’s a preorder link in the description

[@jtNuwanda]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so much!

[@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 😁

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them cutting boards are gorgeous

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@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?

[@kaigarziella4418]

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]

@@kaigarziella4418 buy some harbor frieght tools then sell the boards 2 re coup the money

[@joshwilliams9124]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Quite the compliment 🙂

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@pbelle1971]

These are beautiful! Great instructional video. First time I have came across one of your videos, new subscriber for sure. 🙂

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@robertmurphy815]

Fantastic video! I really appreciate the detail you go into!

[@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

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣

[@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?

[@Christian10111]

Wow, love this vid! Thanks for the tips, it's definitely on my to do list...

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! It’s a lot of fun

[@gavinfitch8406]

Absolutely stunning. I'd like to try this someday.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You should! It’s a lot of fun

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@miket.1933]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@chrislane1076]

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

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Not with the deep pour stuff

[@TysonMooreBuilds]

Great video man! Appreciate you taking the time to do this

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@srikandiwarion1422]

Wow, such a craftsmanship brother, I love it! Thanks for sharing ! 😀

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@craftersepoxy8884]

I love it. Super detailed and made with love

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@markbruzek2350]

You can mathematically estimate how much epoxy you will need by using volume formulas. Something to consider for your next works.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I'm quite familiar.. just didn't feel like doing the math :) but thanks!

[@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

[@DenAndMug]

These are so cool! Thank you for showing the whole process! Really inspires us to give it a go 😀

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! That's great to hear

[@Glenfiddich101]

I enjoyed this video so much that I decided to subscribe to your channel and give you a thumbs up as well 😁😁👍 I've been thinking for quite some time now about working with epoxy resin and your video has really inspired me Thanks mate !! Glen from the UK 😁👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for the kind words, best of luck!

[@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...

[@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.

[@itchyego]

Really liked this video, more than most by others. Really a friendly feel to the videos and we'll learning together as you go. Nice! - Ken in Hawaii

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Lou13Cyf3r]

Those look so good. Hopefully one day I can have a work shop like area so I can try to do this

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Keep working towards it, you'll get there!

[@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.

[@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

[@Kalocia023]

These are so gorgeous! Just put in my pre-order for a blue one

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I'll get it out to you as soon as I can :)

[@valerieneal2747]

Your work is fabulous. You inspire me😊

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@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).