Making a large oak end grain cutting board

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[@blackemmons]

I never get tired of watching these videos……………….. just more envious. Those two shop helpers really make my day.

[@mtmwood]

Thanks!

[@davemccracken6436]

I love the music, and those small helpers are very precious. Thanks again for sharing.

[@mtmwood]

Thanks for watching!

[@roofermarc1]

I built two amp stands using soft maple like this. It's harder than it look's especially for me not having a large enough planer or a sanding machine wide enough. Yours are great. Thanks for posting. I'm building 6 end grain shelves for my audio rack now. Thanks again.

[@pavitrashishah1281]

Woww.... The best part was the two cuties applying adhesive. :)

[@MRrwmac]

The grain showing on each small piece really looks great (well it does to me a woodworker anyway). Hate to see it chopped on (Haha). I always like seeing your twin boys in your videos and especially when they are helping their Dad! Them putting on the glue was probably enjoyable (like painting) for them. Thanks for sharing.

[@mtmwood]

I like oak end grain. Especially medullary rays.

[@jnb-criandodebaixodaarvore9964]

belíssima tábua meu amigo ficou top parabéns

[@richardk100]

You have it down to a fine art.

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Once again love watching your videos! Great Board! Chris

[@mtmwood]

Thanks!

[@xBeauGaming]

Excellent job! Super surprised that the pores in the oak didn't pop out as much. Guess that is why you used the wax to seal it some. How do you like the rotex 150? Does it make life a ton easier for finishing cutting boards?

[@mtmwood]

European oak is less porous than American white and red oak. Rotex 150 is very good.

[@jbender1024]

K thanks, love your work!

[@johnconklin9039]

That's one BIG cutting board! Great work as usual.

[@mtmwood]

Thanks

[@jamesburriss1086]

Good thick board but oak splits easily on the end grain if this board is to be used for chopping shouldn't it have a deep horizontal spline around the perimeter?

[@R_an_D]

To all the people in the U.S. and Canada that are asking if a cutting board can be make from oak... Do not use red oak, it is too porous. White oak has tight grain on the sides and end grain. Boards made from both edge grain and end grain are very durable.

[@mtmwood]

We use European oak. It is less porous than American oaks. I think it is the best wood for end grain cutting boards. Even better than maple or walnut.

[@willford8475]

Great job! I would be interesting to weigh the board after the finish had been applied to how much it took on board.

[@jamesburriss1086]

That's a good idea this is something I'm going to try

[@rickmccaskill7888]

Some people say you shouldn’t use Oak, what is your thought on this? I have some 100+ year old oak, great tight grain, I want to use on a cutting board, what do you think about using it? Thank you always enjoy your designs.

[@briarfox637]

I love the look of oak, but be careful planing end grain bc it's very risky running it through the machine. Better to belt sand it.

[@mtmwood]

I do this everyday during ten years - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3uVfYagabebd9U

[@nandoroy88]

Did you steam the end grain after sanding and then take back the raised grain? I didn't see it in the video, wondered if it had been edited out?

[@glencampbell4661]

Beautiful boards, what is the wax mixture you heat up at the end?

[@jbender1024]

why are American oaks not good?? I have some rough cut white and red oak i was thinking of using to make a board.?

[@mtmwood]

They are more porous than European oak.

[@jbender1024]

could i use white oak safely, just need to seal it more often??

[@mtmwood]

johnny wishbone I've never worked with the white oak, but I think it can be used. Very good characteristics with the exception of shrinkage. So use only kiln dried lumber.

[@ryanbates7037]

Our oak is just fine.I've had a white oak end grain board for over a year now. Just requires increased conditioner in the beginning to get a good seal.

[@policev840]

Excellent craftsmanship! I have seen several of the end grain videos now and enjoy them a lot. I understand the mineral oil portion, but what does the mineral oil and beeswax finish do?

[@mtmwood]

It is just more durable natural finishing.

[@franky9fingers]

hi. i eo love your work...outstanding craftsmanship. got a question: what are the measuremnts ofthe sawed pieces?

[@mtmwood]

What do you mean?

[@hanslund2651]

With what do You impregnate them? And for how long do You have in the oil?

[@KurreStenback]

Superb :) What kind of oil are you using?

[@mtmwood]

Mineral.

[@TheGogobutt]

Nice vid. Why didn't you wear protective gloves?????

[@MrBucidart]

Now that's a chopping block, nice

[@mtmwood]

+Joe Bucci Thanks! It was simple project.

[@davidross7674]

hi again....would you mind sharing with me where you buy your rubber feet for your boards? I am having trouble finding them in bulk....and also could you share the size of them.....thank you so much I love you videos....

[@mtmwood]

David Ross We buy them in China. The size - mtmwood.com/en/?route=product/product&path=20_90&product_id=661

[@ryanbates7037]

Home Depot. $2.47 for a set of 4

[@nackabags]

Like ure new music too!

[@mtmwood]

KZbin added new music. :)

[@thehusband12]

Great video of course! I have heard that you shouldn't use oak for end grain cutting boards because of the open grain structure. Have you had any issues with oak or customer complaints?

[@mtmwood]

European oak is more dense and less porous that American oaks. I think it the best wood for end grain cutting boards.

[@thehusband12]

Thank you for the reply. Can I still use American red oak? Does it impact the look more so than the function?

[@mtmwood]

@@thehusband12 Yes, of course. The pore size of any wood is incomparably larger than the size of the bacterium

[@jamesburriss1086]

The beeswax seals the grain leaving the board very resistant to liquids penetrating

[@whitewolf8758]

Now that's a cutting board!! Woooo!!! I love it!! How much do you sell these boards for?! Good job!!

[@mtmwood]

Thanks. It is about 150 USD.

[@whitewolf8758]

mtmwood do you by chance have a site on ebay to sell these?

[@mtmwood]

whitewolf8758 No. This board was made by order. The customer may choose all dimensions and some options. I have simple board designer at my site - mtmwood.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_95&product_id=676

[@PPMOCRG]

Oak isn’t generally recommended for cutting boards because of its large open grain. Doesn’t seem like a good idea because of bacteria.

[@mtmwood]

Oak is the best wood for end grain cutting boards. As for bacteria - mtmwood.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=10

[@Norwegianwoodworker]

Hello. Is Oak a good choice?? A problem with oak is that when it's bare (no finish of any kind), the tannic acid reacts with iron and causes dark stains. It will stain the wood, the food, your hands and it doesn't come off easily. I know you use mineral oil to finish your boards. But have you had any feedback on this cuttting board? Best regards. T.Robertsen

[@mtmwood]

I think that European oak is the best choice for end grain cutting boards. Oil and beeswax make good protection. I sold several thousands oak boards, only positive feedback. My wife have all possible boards, but use mainly oak.:)

[@Norwegianwoodworker]

mtmwood Ok. Thanks for the feedback. I have a lot !! of thick long oak boards that I cut down 4-5 years ago. A short trip in the kill'n and I will make some christmas presents. : ) Have a nice day.

[@mtmwood]

Yes, the moisture content should no more than 6%.

[@user-mi2zc6ik7y]

Красотища!

[@BradsWorkbench]

I was under the impression you couldn’t use oak for a cutting board because it is an open pore wood? Any truth to that?

[@mtmwood]

European oak is less porous than American oaks. It is the best wood for end grain cutting boards.

[@BradsWorkbench]

mtmwood ahhhhh thanks. Very interesting 👍🏼

[@ms0099rg]

what size is the first rip cut? 2" thanks great video!!!

[@mtmwood]

No. 37 mm.

[@346659]

Как всегда молодец! Пацаны уже подросли! Привет передавай им. Как звать то их?

[@mtmwood]

Павел и Матвей.

[@paulhuse]

What wax do you use for the final coat?

[@mtmwood]

Beeswax

[@nicholassmerk]

What do you melt the wax in? It looks kind of like a rice cooker.

[@mtmwood]

Yes, it is fryer. :)

[@Artemmka]

Всем доскам доска! Здорово!

[@mtmwood]

Спасибо!

[@franksalterego]

What is the life expectancy of a saw-blade cutting in oak? Frank

[@mtmwood]

Long enough. I don't know exactly.

[@eh_bailey]

What is the sliding tray on the table saw? I need one!

[@mtmwood]

This is SC-30 table saw, Griggio, Italy

[@Rinar-Mindubaev]

Здравствуйте, подскажите, пожалуйста, клен (американский?) который у нас практически везде растет подойдет для доски? Я не сильно разбираюсь в дереве, но есть желание сделать доску для супруги. Или что у нас из дерева, подходящего для досок, более доступно?

[@Rinar-Mindubaev]

Я из РТ, Альметьевск

[@mtmwood]

Это - американский твердый клен. У нас такой не растет. Наш, конечно, подойдет. Он помягче и сильно темнеет после масла.

[@Rinar-Mindubaev]

Спасибо

[@grandmastergeorgez]

HI, once again a nice video. Had you ever used Olivewood ? Is it good for endgrain cutting boards?

[@mtmwood]

No, it is a bad choice. Do not use edible oils for board treatment, such as sunflower, olive, etc., because over time they will become bitter and give this taste to foodstuff.

[@grandmastergeorgez]

Tell me about it! i am an Olivewood turner and i always have bitter taste in my mouth at my shop... I have even grown to like it ! ((( As for oiling up my creations i use mineral oil and beeswax to seal it if i can. Take care mate!

[@mtmwood]

grandmastergeorgez I like Olive wood, but it is crazy expensive in Russia.

[@grandmastergeorgez]

Its crazy expensive everywhere... wet here is at 150 euro per cubic and kiln dry to 20% is 1500 euro.....

[@mtmwood]

grandmastergeorgez Too expensive for cutting boards. I bye kiln dry to 8% oak for 500 euro per cubic meter.

[@garyassarian1711]

do you have the plans to your projects?

[@mtmwood]

It is very simple project. I didn't make any plans.

[@vitamiinru]

Супер! а воск обычный ли какой то хитрый?

[@mtmwood]

Нет, обычный пчелиный воск.

[@markr.1584]

Is this Red Oak or White Oak ?

[@mtmwood]

European oak

[@TheLvillefan]

Great video if watched without sound. The music selected will make you wanna cut your self. Avoid hearing it if possible.

[@nguyentuan1990]

where could i purchase one pleasE?

[@mtmwood]

mtmwood.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=20

[@MrMisa135]

was it bees wax????

[@mtmwood]

Yes.

[@svetopolk]

а кто покупает такие доски по 11 кг? это же не в квартиру? на мясное производство или ресторан?

[@mtmwood]

Это был заказ из Швеции.

[@svetopolk]

ну ... а таки не понятно, домой, ресторан, мяс завод? что обычно ?

[@mtmwood]

svetopolk Обычно домой или на дачу. На производство покупают что попроще.

[@MrMisa135]

why is it called "end grain"????

[@mtmwood]

Read here - mtmwood.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=8

[@danieldickson1617]

*facepalm*

[@danieldickson1617]

Can you make any money out of this sort of thing? The effort and materials vs what people will pay.

[@mtmwood]

You will not become rich making cutting boards.:)

[@danieldickson1617]

Well i gather that.. but i meant even recoup costs

[@mtmwood]

It is a profitable business. Some boards are very expensive (up to $600), also I sell plans - mtmwood.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=92

[@illmatic33]

Retail price? Lol

[@zackb6045]

Is oak not too porous for this use? Bacteria playground

[@mtmwood]

mtmwood.com/en?route=information/information&information_id=10