Bookmatched Butcher Blocks

Heirloom Series End Grain Butcher Blocks - The 1st full production video to come out of the new shop!
KZbin has lead us on this crazy journey - Hobby to Manufacturing part 2.
Part 1 was putting this shop together and getting it fired up, • From A Hobby To Manuf... .
Part 2 here is the shop in full motion while I try to figure things out and have my grand opening to the local public here in Eagle River Alaska.
13 months ago we put out the video Hobby to Business part 2 (4 million views). A documentary of sorts of our journey.
Production of this shop consists of cutting boards, butcher blocks, cheese boards, coasters, tables, countertops and more.
Dec 27 2020- The video that set things in motion to go from a once a year hobby batch of boards in my tiny shop.
• 21 Cutting Boards Sold...
We started producing product in the new shop early Dec 2021
The two videos that solidified going from a hobby to business to now having the facility and customer base that we have now. Part 1 and 2
• My Cutting Board Hobby...
• My Cutting Board Hobby...
New KZbin channel for all my short form content!
/ @devoswoodcraft
Website - www.krisdevo.com/
Social Media / business sponsorship inquiries - [e-mail]
DeVo's WoodCraft page:
/ devoswoodcraft
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Contact Kris DeVo: www.krisdevo.com/contact
At the request of a few amazing people I have set up donation links for those who want to take another step in supporting me and this channel.
paypal.me/devoswoodcraft?loca...
Starting 11/15/2023 I will be uploading weekly behind the scenes to Patreon. A Vlog of sorts of my woodworking and Alaska life.
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Tip$, tools, a letter, a postcard or whatnot. My business box to receive mail;
DeVo's WoodCraft
11471 Business BLVD, Unit 773503
Eagle River, AK 99577
USA
0:01 Intro - the how and why
2:02 Bandsaw info LT 24x24
4:20 Gluing up panels
5:35 1st Northern Lights
7:19 Planer info P25
9:26 Dust collector mishap
10:53 2nd Northern Lights
11:49 Types of woods used
12:11 Jointer - planer trick / tip
14:09 Wide Belt sander talk
18:29 Panels cross cut to start the build of blocks
21:00 The start of putting together end grain blocks
24:44 Start of the large blocks
25:36 Massive custom block glue up
27:11 paper thin cuts out of bandsaw & large block assembly
30:28 Blocks run through the wide belt sander and start to finish on the smaller blocks. Routing, juice grooves, raise the grain and sanding
36:05 Smaller block oil dip
36:47 Large blocks sand to finish
42:03 Large block oil dip
43:50 Front window Logo decal
44:40 Beer tokens
45:42 Pre orders and grand opening
48:03 Packaging block
50:20 Massive block finish and customer unboxing
52:02 NEW CHANNEL for short form content
52:56 All blocks finished
My Laguna Tools:
Bandsaw 24x24 bit.ly/3JqBx1m
Planer bit.ly/3CP5Lc1
Air Filtration bit.ly/3ihVkUI
Power Feeder for bandsaw
www.shop.lagunatools.com/Medi...
TSO Products for Festool tools
tsoproducts.com/
Affiliate links. Doesn't cost you anything and helps my channel if your going to buy anyway. Thank you!
Amazon store - www.amazon.com/shop/devoswood...
An amazing book by Bob Taylor! A must read for makers!
Guitar Lessons: A Life's Journey Turning Passion into Business
amzn.to/39nx9jn
Maverick Abrasives sand paper. Good stuff at a great price.
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
www.maverickabrasives.com/dis...
Awesome CA glue! StarBond
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
www.starbond.com/?rfsn=551737...
Glowforge Laser engraver. $125- $500 off glowforge.us/r/JARFHJAT
Disclaimer:
Please do not attempt to do anything you see in these videos unless you are 100% comfortable in using these tools. .

[@jeffco9600]

Kris, I've been into woodworking since I was 15. I'm now 60 and I've never seen boards any more beautiful than what you make. They are truly unreal!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Jeff!

[@pnwgrown_360]

He’s the cutting board guy, from Alaska.. everyone in woodworking community knows DeVo.

[@bradbraun-1275]

@@KrisDeVoI can’t thank you enough for your content. Rock on brother.

[@malcolmfunnell4501]

I’ve watched your journey from the garage to where you are now , what an amazing achievement. All the best from London,England

[@676dig]

Well done Kris. Well worth the 54 minutes and 20 second watch. Beautiful workmanship and gorgeous boards. Congrats on the grand opening and continue with these videos. Very informative.

[@David-uz9qw]

As a carpenter, the mantage at the end with all of the different boards actually made me emotional. They are so beautiful. What an incredible achievement.

[@KrisDeVo]

I really appreciate that David, thank you.

[@justinrehms4530]

I love the long forms watching you work so hard. You sir are what small business is all about. You’re an inspiration to anyone and everyone. Your heart and soul is in it to win it from beginning to end. I get choked up seeing how beautiful your products turn out. Keep up the great work you do. Yes passions turn into a full time job but then become a passion again later in life. Daily grinds are always a toll on the mind, body, and soul, but always the ends justify the means. Seeing the smiles on faces of customers that send you videos are what it’s all about. I’ll be checking out your website soon and regardless how long I’ve to wait I want a piece of history from you regardless how often I use it because when I look at it I’ll know a true craftsman is and was passionate about his work. Thank you.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you for being a part of this channel! For those who would like to purchase a board, pre orders are on the website. www.krisdevo.com New KZbin channel for all my short form content! kzbin.info/door/c44pBasVfxY699YnPMqStw

[@Docstantinople]

What an awesome set up you have here. I just stumbled upon your video of the butcher block restoration tonight and then after that it automatically started playing this vid. Awesome cutting boards.

[@SLlM4]

Hey man, thanks for keeping your shorts to a separate channel! I love seeing long form videos and when short ones get mixed in, I feel cheated (just me lol). So that makes this channel so much easier to be subscribed to and I'm super happy that you're getting subscribers and business! Keep it up man!

[@richardray8280]

Not a waste of my time, wonderful work, and presentation.

[@billpatrick3447]

I love the attention to detail, but most of all, your pride in your work.

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

Been making high end furniture for 27 years… yep… you are balls deep now. When you own a Taylor rack, and big sanders like that … yep.. Yer in deep. Now you just need years and years and years of doing it to learn all the small tricks.. and eventually it just flows. And the wood does speak to you . Congratulations!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks James

[@glenhoddinott3799]

Infectious watching you get so excited about the grain in the wood. Nice to see someone who truly loves what they do.

[@erat91]

Just got the two that i ordered. Completely forgot about them until they showed up and boy do they look fantastic. Came back to your youtube channel to catch up on the last few episodes i missed. Thanks again!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you like them, appreciate the support!

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing your awesome project with us today from Henrico County Virginia, stay safe

[@gordonf1997]

Kris, cherish those days of "Daddy daycare " with your beautiful daughter, you can never get them back, but there will always be time for your fantastic craftsmanship in the future. Best wishes from Sweden.

[@1000unknownuser]

Kris, I am watching your videos from Germany and can only express my sincere appreciation and respect for the content you publish. There is a) your attention to detail and quality. It is so much more enjoyable to see quality happening. Then there is the b) the amount of repetitive work that you carry out. You present it in a format that allows me to see the hours you put in without getting bored by it. And last there is c) your excitement at the end of the home-stretch. You make it look like it was nothing, but everyone knows that what you do means pain, hard work and countless long late hours. Thank you for doing what you do, filming it and putting it on YT. You deserve nothing but likes, subscriptions and countless customers who order your products!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated Patrick!

[@dathaniel9403]

I appreciate you showing your struggles as well as your accomplishments. What you’re doing requires a lot of courage, especially as a relatively new father. But I’m sure it’ll all be worth it in the end. The product looks great! Keep up the great work.

[@KrisDeVo]

I appreciate the kind words Dathaniel!

[@SasoDoncev89]

Bro I love watching your content💪. Makes me wanna start working wood myself. greetings from Slovenia

[@Cyclingrob79]

Wow. Just wow! I need to create more time and dedication to myself. You are an inspiration.

[@daveoflogheadaxemods5387]

I cant get over that bandsaw. So NICE.

[@KrisDeVo]

Favorite tool in the shop!

[@davetrivett9083]

i was really really impressed with the quality of product you turned out in your garage glad you got sum elbow room .good job!!

[@bradvicam]

I ran and cared for a 60” dual head wide belt sander from about 1985 to 1991, it was constant maintenance, don’t know how many times I resurfaced the platen. Was constantly adjusting the belt centering air controls. But the quality of what you are able to do with them is worth all the effort!

[@jamescraft2789]

Time for a bigger dust collection system....awesome work as always...I am blown away by how you are changing the way normal woodworking is supposed to go...#goals

[@simonmarcoux5879]

ohhh some Tool in the workshop playlist! Awesome :)

[@Trex450S]

I love the way you have setup your shop!!

[@winterswijk1970]

WOOW!!,, Beautiful boards,, and i really enjoy the video Kris!,, 💙👍👊💙

[@oakelm7198]

Love the shot when you go from close in creating a design to all the extra strips all laid out ready to go!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@dr.sawdust4278]

you have a good taste of music! 👌 you're living the dream

[@Tomeccho]

Finally! Someone who makes a point, and art! of bookmatching endgrain. I've watched so many craftsmen do their thing and, unless its a waterfall end or veneered cupboards/drawer fronts, it always leaves my slightly disappointed that people don't take that extra step showcasing the beauty of the wood through symmetry. It's so subtle I dont realise how disappointed I am, until the disappointment hits. Watching this mans work and seeing the end result makes all previous disappointment fade away. Thank you for sharing your craft and vision, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@noolaiphx8189]

But is everybody appreciating how quite beautiful these boards are! Wow!

[@DayZilya]

Its incredible what you have been able to achieve. So happy for you man, way to go. This is what "Opportunity meets preparation" looks like

[@arievanharen1488]

coming from someone who ahs recently started his woodworking adventure. Your work, thoughtfulness and passion for what you do is incredible. best of luck to you mate! very beautiful craftsmanship.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Arie

[@OmnipresntGaming]

Loved watching the video but when you put Tool on... I hit that subscribe button 🤘

[@joshrhoades7034]

You have a bad a** shop there buddy, and your product is second to none! Glad to see things going well for you!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks Josh!

[@derekdodson5623]

I’m so happy for you, Chris. I hope the business continues to grow and make you money as long as you want to do this. Thanks for the continued inspiration.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@bobbg9041]

Stunning. You keep stepping it up a notch.

[@JanHilt]

Wow, that was massive. Time flies when your enjoying yourself and soaking up all the content, details, stories, work and much more. You can be proud of your achievements Chris. I think this is going to become a new standard .... the Devos Butcher Blocks. The quality boards from Alaska. Keep em coming 👍🎈

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kind words Jan

[@AnglersDram]

Have spent most of the day watching your videos and its amazing stuff really. I'm in the wine trade and we ship full wooden cases to clients, and I know shipments can get beat up. If you haven't looked into it yet some companies make these foam "suspenders" that can fit certain dimensions. I'm sure you could order them for your standard sized boards to ensure greater protection and efficiency. You are truly inspiring to watch.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you MrPibb, I will have to look into that. Cheers

[@JAAAAAACKsLOL]

Love the time and care you put in to each board making them each just a special as the last really gives me drive for my woodwork 😊

[@jonnaguinn-brandt5197]

Truly a master! Wow! I am in awe of your craftsmen ship. But a Daddy Daycare, Business Owner, video maker, husband, and you find time to capture the Aurora lights! I'm just in awe. Well done young man. 👏👏👏

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks!

[@mohdhasfarizanmdhashim790]

10Q for the great journey .... your amazing achievement inspires me. 10Q - All the best from Malaysia

[@veebee17]

Simply AAAAMAZING!

[@johnstubbs3573]

Those chopping boards are the sexiest ever!!!!

[@joelleffler9828]

I can't believe the amount of work that goes into making these, very impressive!

[@trojanpussy]

Again, worth waiting. You guys have been busy growing and develloping. WoW, i saw northern light everywhere.😃😚🙏🙌 good luck wishes

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fittaxi]

I really enjoyed this and wish you the best of luck. Northern lights really made me miss the old days of flying out in the bush and Anchorage. Hope to get back up there and share some of my AK memories with my kids. I’m hoping to start up a small woodworking business when I retire, nothing as elaborate as your cutting boards but I make some nice flags, frames and shelves. You are very inspirational!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thats great Reno... cheers!

[@pensacolatabletennis]

Your glue up racks are amazing..

[@harleyhaynes]

That clamp system is really nice. Really cool to watch your family's business grow.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@JimWhitaker]

Congratulations on a superb enterprise and I hope you are enjoying great success. A very interesting story.

[@deets2895]

Kris you are my spirit animal. A shop full of dream tools designed and flowing exactly how YOU want it. Congratulations. That clamp rack, omg... And seeing what you're listening to just put the cherry on top. I am envious, excited, and love everything you're doing. Keep it up and best wishes!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Deets

[@noahbwoodworks]

that clamping rig is goals

[@jarodmorris611]

I could make some beautiful pens with your scraps. Thanks for the long video. I'm sure people will complain (some always do). I really like it.

[@leahrabeauxvezinat8871]

I know I'm late, but you've got a MUCH bigger shop from the first video of yours I watched. Good for you. Your work is beautiful.

[@mussimike]

We all pretend that this is about cutting boards, but secretly we know it’s art.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Mike!

[@mmonty3438]

Absolutely Amazing! Congratulations on your Success!

[@scruffyshuman2698]

What an added bonus showing is the Northern Lights!! Thanks for including that part!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you like that part!

[@josiecapps2555]

Kris, your attention to detail is the best there is!! What you expect from your machinery is equal to your work ethics.. you take a cellent attention

[@markrahn127]

Beautiful work! I subscribed when you picked Tool to listen to. Well done!

[@magerkyle]

I greatly envy your glue up wall station

[@jaimeecaballeros9742]

Wow. What else can one say? Wow!!! Excellent work Kris.

[@lear31awalker48]

Ordered my board last month. Man cant wait. thank for the video.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Lear!

[@jbn0613]

Been watching your channel for a long time now. You make fantastic cutting boards and it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come since your little one car garage/shop. Congratulations on a very drool worthy new space and fantastic tool array. Keep up the great work! (from Texas)

[@andrewpinson1268]

You hit the nail with that comment. I am envious as heck for the space and tools, but even I know that this guy deserves it more than I do. Makes me want to get up and do some woodworking.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate that!

[@brianbishop4753]

All that attention to detail and taking care of your family too isn’t easy, but it’s worth it!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Brian

[@WindRidgeWoodCrafts]

Love seeing your work, Kris. And thanks for sharing the Northern Lights footage. I made a few trips to Alaska years ago and never got a chance to see them. Hopefully, next time.

[@maryc3808]

Your DeVotion to your work shines through in the finished product. Amazing!

[@Truth.is.Unspoken]

When you love what you do then the results are on the board!!!! Speechless, my hat off you you!

[@tinydane69]

Keep knocking it out of the park! Time for a CNC to knock out those juice grooves and handles so you can be off doing other things. Cheers!

[@biznourss]

hard work, beautiful result. a french fan

[@50plymouths]

Dude… you have seriously upgraded since I seen a couple videos… that’s so awesome and it’s all from cutting board’s

[@jeffallen3382]

Congratulations Kris!

[@richardkelleher1711]

It is great to see things going so well. The thing I have been missing from the old shop is your daughter showing up at random times. Heartwarming to see her in this video.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Richard

[@stephanie09.11]

Those are absolutely beautiful. To think it was not that long ago you were in a super tight garage. The places you can go!

[@doylelee4228]

Everybody needs a buddy like yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KrisDeVo]

True!

[@Klorel123]

some serious large scale produktion. impressive, congrats! beautiful nature you are living at. very nice too.

[@alexiskentsabugaa7831]

Nice one... its really worth for watching almost an hour... God bless kris... Watching from philippines...

[@luisgomezjr.1594]

I started to make a lot of custom/unique end grain cutting boards since I was 17 years old. I enjoy this hobby a lot when the weather is nice such as spring and summer. The boards that you make are beautiful 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@RolandVollmar]

I see only one problem with these awesome boards. They're HOLY! How can one put a knive to this beauty. Well done sir and greets from GER

[@Rudy-102]

Man im from Poland you are amazing i have no words i would love to have cutting board like this

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you very much!

[@klashnacovak47]

First time watching. Great video. All the best with the shop.

[@odinharms7092]

Absolutely stunning work Kris!!! Your designs and attention to detail are second to none. The time, quality and craftsmanship you capture in every single piece is impeccable. I've watched you grow from the humble beginnings of your one car garage to the envious decked out shop you currently operate from. Well done sir!!! You should be incredibly proud. P.S. Your daughter is incredibly sweet. I miss that fun age. My daughter has now turned 13. You have a beautiful family. God bless!!

[@steveraymond7277]

I remember about 2 or 3 yrs ago I watched a video of you making cutting boards and saying wether you should make this a business, I don’t remember what my exact comment was, but it was something like there were amazing and you should do it, was inspiring then and even more now, I’m trying to clean out my garage so I can arrange my equipment to start making cutting boards and coaster, thank you for staying humble.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Steve

[@paulwilliams3494]

Good job.....................and you reply to loads of comments!! A little part of you leaves with every one of those, save some of you for yourself and family !!..... Your daughter said it........WOW.

[@stevesonyaguitar]

Kris you do such amazing work, you should be proud of what you have created, well done sir.

[@KeesVanBB]

Absolute perfection!

[@kimgilbertsen8216]

Wow, Kris! Labor of love! Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@mcmurse2974]

Kris. I just watched an older video in your garage and now this one. So glad to see you made it to a bigger workshop! I am starting out in my little ass garage and just want to build on to the back of it for a bigger shop eventually! Huge inspiration! 🍻

[@wurgervomlichtenmoor5073]

Amazing and beautiful work.

[@wasrados]

very beautyful,as all your project!!!best regards from Poland!!!!

[@ericwilliams538]

Wow!!!!!!! Your shop is freaking amazing!!!! I'm struggling with trying to find me a "shop" to work out of. I live in an apartment complex, and space, along with doing any type of wood working isn't practical. I still do smaller projects such as making walking sticks, of various sizes, and hand carved patterns....but I seriously want to make bigger projects. I have made a few cutting boards and some other smaller items. I carry my table saw, and some other equipment, down stairs and outside to cut wood, and sand....but as I mentioned before, it's not very practical/efficient to operate a wood shop in this way. I don't let it discourage me from achieving my goals. My point of saying all this is, I see videos like yours, and it definitely inspires me to just keep going and do what I can for now. So I thank you for your videos, and awesome work!! Again, you have an amazing shop!!!!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks Eric, best of luck to ya!

[@dennismorford3292]

Congrats on your grand opening .... The business stuff will get easier as you work out your systems, so don't worry and enjoy the moment.

[@dannymussatti7293]

Kris, I am so proud to be one of the very first end grain cutting boards from your shop. iI is phenomenal. My wife and I follow all of your videos; not only for your Mad Skills, but because of your blessed family and the aurora, which we miss so much here in Pennsylvania . I will be ordeing more. Dan'l

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate you guys! Cheers

[@christinakindler9112]

Well you can tell when someone takes care and pride in what they do. Great job!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Christina

[@chaseprice1129]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. This is truly inspiring. Congratulations.

[@JD_Customs]

So amazing, man ! Watched your content from the BEGINNING !! Hard work .. consistency .. dedication .. Just wow, man …. Just wow.

[@DirkieB]

Those pieces are jewelry man. So pretty.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thanks Dirk!

[@erichelps1347]

Awesome job with your grain patterns. Every video of yours inspires me to get out there and crank out some boards!

[@paulwood2210]

Haven't even seen this yet, but can't wait to sit down and watch it!

[@brucebaker4462]

Absolutely beautiful wood working.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you

[@lennierichardson1387]

Dude. You really know how to get on the business end of it. You can really crank the work out.

[@sisters1941]

Was a great video, looks like you are off to a good start at your new place.