Most people forget to do this important step

[@matty3501]

I'm planning on constructing a 24" by 46" board for my kitchen using this method. How would I go about planing the board after it's glued together? It'll be far too large to run through any kind of planer I have access to.

[@Brian-dj3ru]

I know I'm late to this,but build a planing sled for a router..there's a lot of vids on youtube for it

[@WittAllen]

I'm about tired of Aunt Betty's criticisms. Great vid!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Witt Allen she's a tough critic! lol

[@drewjohnson4673]

Witt Allen

[@frankjtaylor1098]

Hi Brad. Your video on making high-end cutting boards is excellent. I am an experienced amateur woodworker who is now retired who has decided to finally make things to sell. After considering (and trying several ideas) I have settled on cutting boards and other ideas related to cooking which is my other passion. Thanks for your clear instructions. Frank in NC

[@puncherdavis9727]

Rather curious why you didnt put finger grooves in the end of the board. Helps to move it when hands are wet and helps break any suction that occurs between the board and counter due to moisture. Very nice looking board.

[@andicatherine8056]

I never wanted a cutting board more, in my life, than I do now. That yellow is REALLY beautiful.

[@d.k.1394]

It is nice

[@aggresivepassivist]

Beeswax and oil?! Never knew such a thing existed. Also thanks for the wetting between grains tip. I have noticed those "feathers" before. They are annoying. Will have to try. Great tips, thanks for the share.

[@awkwarddinosaur9518]

That was a nice tip I hadn't thought about, wet the board mid way through sanding to keep it from getting rough.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+TheDinosaurJockey yeah, I didn't do it for a while and kept wondering why my boards got so rough after washing. Changed everything!

[@lloydsimmons1906]

I am glad you mentioned raising the grain. The first time I made cutting boards I did not do this and had a mess on my hands. This is the only cutting board video I have seen that mentions doing this step. Keep up the good work.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Lloyd Simmons thanks, Lloyd it is definitely an important step!

[@scottpetrie8707]

Racing stripes look good on anything!

[@wwscott7595]

Coming from Scotland that piece of walnut (you call scrap) would have cost approx. £100.00 as we have very few hard wood suppliers here, so if you hear about any in Scotland let me know. Your board is stoater and the part with the oil going on is the best part.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Walter Scott Hahaha, yeah I guess I take that for granted. I have walnut offcuts coming out of my ears.

[@garrettarmstrong768]

That's a neat project. I'm a part-time shop teacher, and my students and I are going to try this out soon. The finished product looks great, and thank you for the helpful video!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Garrett Armstrong if the class makes some I'd love to see a picture!

[@d.k.1394]

Did he send u pics?

[@WinstonMakes]

This is too beautiful to cut on...

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I never want to let them go!

[@lisaasho364]

You also shouldn't cut on this board with quality knives ;-)

[@powerq21]

Here in South Africa, people buy them and display them in the kitchen, and use them to serve only on special occasions, a few times a year. Even then, the cutting is done beforehand on a utility board made out of bamboo, or even one of the plastic composites! A few just hack them to shreds and come back for more, which is also good (for my bank balance)! :)

[@drownthedays]

That is one proper cutting board, wonderful choice of wood, nice, clean design. But seeing all the fuss with the sanding, I know why I just use a smoothing plane :)

[@djAnakin]

I really like the colors you chose! Looks like racing stripes. One thing I always like on cutting boards is either rubber feet, or an inset cut into the bottom sides for finger grabbers.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+djAnakin thanks!

[@stevenadair783]

Love that push stick design!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Simple but effective

[@edgargomez8662]

Simple, very simple and without so many complications of using machines that normally simple mortals do not have at home .... thanks, beautiful final finish .... I subscribe to see your projects ... blessed and very happy day!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Edgar Gomez thanks!

[@edgargomez8662]

por nada digo humildemente lo que mis ojos ven, y con mucha sinceridad ...Exitos y enormes bendiciones

[@ngurahariesta7836]

I really like your ending sentence.. "Get out there, and build something awesome"...

[@pinpointdeadcenterspoton2386]

So simple. So beautiful. Simplicity at it's best.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@rodrigofoladormilli3542]

Congrats from Brazil! Awesome cuting board!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Rodrigo Folador Milli thanks, Rodrigo!

[@ryandunwoody7060]

I'm really digging that hand sanding pad. I'll look on Amazon and see if I can find one. I had no idea such a thing existed! nice cutting board.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

This is the only one I could find on Amazon amzn.to/2m214Ec. But I bought mine in a set from Rockler here: bit.ly/rocklersandingpads

[@s_brinkmeyer7882]

Fantastic and an affordable project for us newbs. Thx!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Scott Brinkmeyer as long as you have a tablesaw and planer you're good to go. Thanks!

[@s_brinkmeyer7882]

Fix This Build That I have a DeWalt planer. Just got rid of a 1984 Craftsman table saw that I thought I was going to die on. Got a Rigid. Not ideal but fits my skill level and budget. I wish SawStop would run a promo to help us begginner/intermediate guys. See what you can do about that! Hahaha.

[@sachinrv1]

I'm the end user and very happy the way this cutting board had turned out. Simple and beautiful.

[@CorretorAlyssonGomes]

Excellent craftsmanship.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Zer01 thanks!

[@BuiltbyBill1]

Great looking board. Yes, I raise the grain on all my small projects and turnings.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It's funny how many people don't know about that step though.

[@africancichlids3011]

its deff and important step i finish with a 600 grit .

[@timguba8887]

A beautiful cutting board, Brad. You explain each step in the process very clearly and make the whole job seem easy. Very well done! Keep up the great work.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Very nice….. what were your finished dimensions?

[@flix4u]

May be 3 years old, but really timely and another GR8 detailed video for those of us to use as a step by step how to, which I will. Thanks

[@johnbrunton232]

Nice video and design.Way to use good safety PPE. I would touch on the hazards of working with black waulnut

[@paulclark2410]

Nice. I'd like to see more footage of the finished piece at the end of each video.

[@jaysontaylor5028]

Great tip! Now we won't disappoint Aunt Betty :)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You don't want the wrath of Aunt Betty :)

[@brodydog8447]

Good video. I like that you explain exactly what you are doing, unlike a lot of cutting board videos that just play music.

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

Beautiful, i just made one today out of maple and walnut with end finish 😎

[@mikethompson6713]

The beeswax finish is awesome,of course I’m a beekeeper too. 🐝👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Free beeswax!

[@RSLWoodworking]

Seriously though the board looks awesome!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

hahaha! thanks, Bob!

[@onlymeandmw3]

Love the ridgid tools man

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Sur3whynot me too!

[@samatoche]

The water trick worked just fine! Thanks!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Samuel Silva awesome, Samuel! Glad it helped.

[@lydiajacobs3974]

Oh my god...I want one it's gorgeous! I'm a chef and have been looking for a larger size cutting board. Nice work

[@woodscrew5612]

Awesome cutting board!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, man!

[@B17NNS]

Stunning piece!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+B17NNS thanks!

[@briandavis8658]

Don’t disappoint Aunt Betty!!!

[@jayf8325]

Great miter saw table/stand. Would love to see video on how that bad boy was built.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks! That was before I was on KZbin, but I do have a post on it fixthisbuildthat.com/mitersawstand

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice work man! Looks awesome. I need to find someone local to give me free scraps, that is a killer deal.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Crafted Workshop thanks, Johnny! I swear this is the last video I'll release with the same title as yours 😃. Just had to do videos on some of my older projects everyone asks about. And yeah, you should have tons of those millwork guys around your parts!

[@theSoz]

Beautiful! I absolutely love walnut.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Sozo thanks!

[@kuharua54]

What do you need to look for in the timber you select for your cutting board? I have a slice of very nice timber at home but it's too small to do anything significant with. I could, however, make a few cutting boards with it, but I have no idea if the wood is suitable. I've seen it used as flooring, so surely if it can withstand that, I'm good to go right?

[@MoPoppins]

Gorgeous! I love the aesthetic of the stripes (walnut is always a winner), and that oiling step is always really exciting...even to watch others do.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Mo Poppins thanks, Mo!

[@markgibson9208]

Where'd ya get that sanding pad? It's dope

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

That's seriously a nice design.. a lot of wood working videos I see are nice but I'd never have it in my house.. this you could sell at a higher end cutlery store.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Queen Elizabeth II thank you!

[@davidkenagy8706]

Does an end grain board last any longer than a face grain board?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yes, typically. As it's more resistant to cuts

[@landonveitch]

Hey Brad; can you do a video on your miter saw table with fold down sides...would love to make one for mine!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Landon Veitch I have a very detailed blog post and plans available for it at fixthisbuildthat.com/mitersawstand

[@timetoparty11]

Do you recommen using a stain/varnish on the board, after engraving, and then using the oil/beeswax mixture? My worry is if you use the board to cut on, won't the cuts eventually get to the stained layer and contaminate the food?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Never stain or varnish a cutting board

[@timetoparty11]

One last question, do i need to buff the wood? I’m using Butchers block conditioner. I’ve already added two coats of food grade mineral oil and natural waxes mix. There’s a bit of residue on the top later. Not sure how to finish it off so it’s food safe and ready, and not oily. Thanks in advance.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

@@timetoparty11 it will dry with time. Give it a day or two and then buff with a dry towel and it should be good to go and not oily to the touch

[@KSFWG]

Some really great tips, Brad! That one "extra" step is usually what makes a big difference.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+KSFWG yup, that makes the difference between a happy customer and a disappointed Aunt Betty 😃

[@ArmyVet76]

Amazing finished product. I love the yellow heart with this piece. Thanks for sharing this.

[@skiprope536]

Great video buddy.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Skip Rope thanks, Skip!

[@liamrocha6627]

very beautiful

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Liam Rocha thanks, Liam!

[@ScottKershawRX]

Brad, you rock my socks off dude! Great video and excellent descriptions of the process! Now I need some yellow heart.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Scott. I need some more too!

[@JustSenselessX]

Nice, i love it. Need 5 of them hehe.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+JustSenselessX 😃😃

[@TheDamnSpot]

I recommend sanding before you do your edge treatment. When sanding with a hand held tool it's impossible to be perfectly uniform. As such whenever you hit the edges you'll create a variance on the treatment. This is especially visible with such a small round over bit as you're using.

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

I presume this method can be used when making table tops too, is there anything to be wary of when mixing different woods? I'm wondering about different rates of expansion and contraction that may occur. That walnut looks fantastic.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Sure, you could use the same methodology with a larger glue up. Rates of expansion with different boards won't matter as long as you account for it with the method you attach your top. And thanks!

[@ZacJones]

Great tutorial, I’m making a board for the first time now and I did not know about spraying it with water, I have watched a bunch of these and they never tell you to do that. Thank you!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yep, that's the most overlooked step

[@paulventer9649]

So no special sealer? Will coconut oil work in protecting the wood? And can i wash the board? Sorry for asking so many questions

[@BeaulieuTodd]

Dude! Not to detract from the videos intent, but... your clamp storage is the bomb! I need to replace mine with your version.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Todd Beaulieu thanks, man! You'll probably like a video I'm working on for early next month 😃

[@shokrix]

Great video, Here I am discovering a new talented woodworker very nice.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+shokrix thanks, man!

[@daviddelaoz9583]

Hola soy de Colombia y me encanta la carpintería. Pero tengo muy poca herramienta y se me dificulta mucho realizar algunos proyectos.

[@MichaelLawing]

I love the yellow heart accent. Nice work!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Michael Lawing thanks, me too!

[@ryansanchez5434]

great job....wel done....keep on !!!

[@donsax1304]

Michael Lawing of

[@rahmalazi9750]

lll

[@susanbenitez1856]

I just got this package a few days ago, and I've had a hard time putting it down. There are lots of full-color pictures, with thorough descriptions of every step in the project. The plans are super easy to read and understand, unlike several others I looked at online. Definitely a valuable addition to my woodworking reference library. I would highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in woodworking *TopFineWoodworking. Com*

[@davidredden8361]

Came out beautiful. Thanks.

[@octogirl2046]

Thank you this information is great and quick. I wonder what the cost of that board would be these days?

[@mpreston]

how did you avoid snipe from your planer? that is most impressive

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Matthew Preston board and grain selection helps a ton, but I have a whole video on it too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjMm3mDeruJf7M

[@mpreston]

thanks so much!

[@kyleglueckert6346]

Thank you. Watching this video helped me to make my first cutting board. Big thanks on the link for the oil also.

[@daggajones1]

Great Video. I just bought the materials to try and make a couple boards like this!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Terry Mc that's great! Let me know how it turns out.

[@edejamircosta]

Belíssima peça, nem dá coragem de passar a faca. Parabéns.

[@brentlambert2392]

Great video...can this be done with a hand held electric planer? Thanks

[@NayefQatar]

Looks amazing .. well done from Qatar

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Nayef aldosari thanks!

[@drflfonseca]

I liked very much. Good job!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Flavio Fonseca thanks!

[@chubbibots]

just bought my planer and i cant wait to make my first cutting board! my only question is, is the planer enough to make flat pieces? i do not have a jointer..cheers!!! thank you for your videos!

[@backwoodsbrewer]

Goodness I need a thickness planer in my life LOL. Nice vid!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

They are very nice to have. Thanks!

[@MsAda0]

That is gorgeous!!!!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Andreea Spoiala thank you!

[@Dobilay]

Question for this channel or anyone who had made cutting boards! I live in AZ and during the summer my workspace (garage) will be 90-100 constantly. Can I let the mineral oil and butcher block conditioner dry in that heat? Or should I bring it inside until the weather is a bit less harsh? Thanks in advance!

[@feboogi]

PERFECT VIDEO .....OCD !! Satisfied !

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Alan Murray Hahaha, thanks!

[@c.m.1311]

Hi! Great video! Question: I was given a board that was stained and the first time I washed it, I noticed the stain coming off so I don't think it's food safe, lol. If I apply cutting board oil, will that make it food safe or should I just throw this away? (I really want to keep it, though!) What should I do to make it usable?

[@thasleemhussain4462]

i didnt knew you were on youtube, i follow you on instagram, i was amazed at your work.. great fan of yours bro. keep up the good work.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Thasleem Hussain thanks, Thasleem!

[@fishgaming7545]

I know you

[@MichaelSmith-nk4yq]

Really like this board. Great video. Thanks 👍🏾👍🏾

[@mattbork5258]

Well done video and concise tutorial Brad

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Bork Wood thanks!

[@danamoose1234]

That turned out really nice!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+danamoose1234 thanks!

[@MrBotag]

Thanks for the video. No issues with planner snipe?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Brian Battaglia thanks! I get a minor bit of snipe when doing the full board, but it sands out easily. With the small segments I cant the board and lift up on the back going in and the front coming out (you can see me doing it in the video) and that elminates it. Can't lift the full board as well, so get a little there.

[@DavidEricPrates]

Beautiful work and nice job woodworking brother!👌🏽

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, man!

[@DavidEricPrates]

You bet! Btw I subscribed. I hope I can earn yours too.😁

[@anandudharmapalan7785]

thank you 👍👍👍

[@krisbabic89]

Beautiful. Thanks for explaining how to do the thin pieces

[@jlskevy]

beautiful!!!

[@joeholmberg250]

Beautiful cutting board

[@etiennevallee4161]

What’s the bearing size on your 1/16 router bit? Very nice board !!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Not sure, it's just a standard 1/4" bit. I think it is maybe 3/8"

[@ujuna053]

So i'm making an edge grain board (about 4ftx2ft) and the 2" wide panels are a little bit bowed (after I had jointed and planed the big lumber). Should I individually run them through the jointer and planer again, or glue up a few panels and then run them?

[@WKMG365]

Great piece!

[@gracielasandt4142]

What a nice video, and you are a very talented person. Thanks!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Graciela Sandt thank you!

[@-Rambi-]

Looks awesome, Think Im gonna copy this desing for my turntable plinth.

[@Customsmaker]

Love your videos! Cheers from Argentina!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+Customs handmade thank you!!

[@ZeroLivesMatter]

Awesome shop.. You can definitely tell a lot of planning and work went into the setup. Thank you for your no nonsense approach to teaching. Thank you again...

[@africancichlids3011]

pretty sad when u get a thumb down on an educational video i think you did a great job i do the exact same thing as u .nice job brad,. take care. thumbs up from this guy . have a good weeekend thanks for sharing .

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

+African Cichlids I think there is one dude who just goes around and thumbs down every single video he watches just for the heck of it. Appreciate your support!

[@africancichlids3011]

Welcome keep up the good work. Appreciate the vids

[@woodstoney]

Very nicely done. Some like putting those tiny rubber "feet" at the corners to slightly raise the board while some other people say that by doing so it takes away the ability to turn the board over for using the other side. I suppose each has their likes and dislikes but either way, your board is beautiful!

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I heard you mention 1/8" kerf. Why do you use a full kerf blade when thin kerf ones are available? Just wondering as my saw is in need of a new blade soon.

[@Brian-dj3ru]

I think people get a thin kerf blade when their saw isn't that powerful.if their saw bogs down a lot when cutting harder wood,a thin kerf help relieve stress on the motor

[@Skimdude6r8]

Beautiful. Great tips. Thank you

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Joshua!

[@diywithstacy1853]

Beautiful work!!! The yellow heart is a gorgeous touch and I cannot wait to make my first cutting board thanks to your inspiration!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Have fun with it!