My Cutting Board Hobby Exploded

After the last cutting board video took off here on KZbin I was receiving about 20 cutting board requests a day for a few weeks. This is the story on how those events unfolded in sequence (over 6 weeks) to share with you guys and gals, how my cutting board hobby / side job turned into an opportunity for a business practically overnight. Along with the ups and downs of trying to make it all happen on a larger scale.
I also have included plenty of woodworking tips and tricks, how to, and details on how I make these boards from start to finish.
I kindly ask if you are going to copy my designs that they are for personal use only.
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[@lahanlon]

KZbin: Hey, here’s a long video about cutting boards. Me: Why would I watch a 40 minute video about cutting boards? 40 minutes later: Those are the nicest cutting boards I have ever seen, I have to get some for me and as gifts for friends that can appreciate the craftsmanship.

[@KrisDeVo]

Haha! My wife and I loved this comment!

[@randyjones200]

Hahaha Right! But very good and I would buy one for sure ,,,,,Great Work!

[@Bertdevries4865]

You have a new subscriber from the Netherlands my man. I am amazed by your skills. Those cutting boards look stunning. I have to wait to save some money but I really want to order one. I was looking for a nice board. I love to cook and a good board is hard to find. It must fit perfectly with the rest of your kitchen. Daaaang son! You deliver the one I was looking for. Greetings from the Netherlands. I keep on touch.

[@carolyncobb8274]

Then why did you?

[@thesheppardfamily5581]

My daughter wants to make a video about 30 min. long. I told her nobody is going to sit through a 30 min. vid. Man was I wrong, I watched the whole damn thing. It's gonna be an interesting convo tomorrow over breakfast. "Sometimes daddy might speak to quick" then share this wonderful experience

[@barzalou]

Are you lazy? No! Do you have a huge shop? No! Are you a great example to your family? Yes! Are you an inspiration to others? Yes! Is this a learning experience for you? Yes! But remember, as you're documenting all this with your videos, your efforts are not going to waste. As you're doing all these long hours to building a good life for you and your family, you are always improving, you are evolving and you're always looking for solutions to be more efficient. Be careful not to burn out, pace yourself and who knows, you may come to the conclusion that as your orders grow, your expenses will force you to make less profit by investing in a bigger working space, better equipment and maybe, employees. But in the end, hard work pays off. Don't give up, get some sleep and take good care of those you love 👍.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you for the kind words and good advice. Appreciate that Dominique.

[@RonInAVan]

What he said!! 👍🏻

[@woodmartegypt]

Wonderful, you described and said what I exactly wanted to say, you also felt our friend's deep honest generously informative he ARE, I appreciate both of you please

[@Pauly5150]

Wow, quite inspirational. Your enrgy, effort, ethic and skill. If you are going to scale up, I would say make systems that you can scale up, because you cannot do it all if you get bigger, but you can manage others to keep your quality as you want it, or your passion will wear you away. I'm sure you've done it, but are your board care products part of the business too? Anyway, thanks, I really enjoyed your video. Paul.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Paul! That is definitely the goal. Yes I am making board care products as we speak. Cheers!

[@OldDocThedan]

There are endless woodsmiths on the KZbins... Slinging their influence and skills. "Hey guys...welcome to my shop... today we're going to review this $750 handplane built out of unicorns in Fiji...." But damn if I can't find one I like as much as Kris. How often do you feel yourself rooting for a channel? I'm like "Man.... I hope he makes millions of $$$ and just keeps smiling and showing me how to improve." Thanks for being you Kris. Please keep at it. I hope you three are happy and well.

[@ricter1]

I thought there is no way this is going to hold my attention for over 41 min and I was right it was at least 61 min because of all the times I backed up and watched it again! Exceptional video editing to keep it moving while still showing your skills! Thank you for the up close look into your new career! Beautiful and very inspiring work Kris!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arthurwest2]

While I’m a woodworker hobbyist you don’t need to be a woodworker to catch inspiration from watching you work. What was most inspring for me is your gratitude and your humility. Those two factors inspire anyone in any place! Thanks for the inspiration and the best of success to you. Thank you for posting this!

[@KrisDeVo]

Really appreciate the kinds words, thank you!

[@Mike-lp9rv]

Usually YT algorithm is annoying but it was sure nice to come across this video.

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated thank you!

[@waskito3443]

I've never seen anyone make cutting boards out of the most exotic of woods

[@keithsargent6963]

I think it’s very cool that your hobby became your business.

[@rustywilliams5167]

an honest man, doing honest work. we need more people in this world like this guy!

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated thank you!

[@keep7smiling]

Why do people always say: "We need more people like him/her" instead of: "I want to become a little more like that person"? Be the change you want to see in the world. Don't only expect it from others.

[@fellowsfiona]

@@keep7smiling I never thought of it that way, this is a great proactive statement. Thank-You.

[@dherman0001]

Most people are honest and work hard. Where is it you live where this is unusual?

[@MANIKO5]

@@keep7smiling I'm honest and work hard, what's wrong with wanting more people like that?

[@brib_brib_brib_bri]

I am absolutely blown away by how much you fit in that small shop and how well it's organized. Incredible.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you very much!

[@terencejay8845]

'A workshop has room for any two of the following; the man, the machines, the materials.'

[@richarddpetersen169]

There are two kinds of woodworking. Doing something for yourself or friends, or "doing something for money". One is always fun, and can be done at your leisure the other is WORK. Glad you found something that works for you.

[@dadevi]

Not only are you a great woodworker, but you also protect your health with the right PPE and ventilation. I wish more craftsmen did. Thumbs Up!

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kinds words, thank you!

[@PianoMonkeyMusic]

I'm not sure how I ended up watching a cutting board video, but I'm glad I did!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate that!

[@burzeurk]

Same here !

[@samspade4634]

Kris, I suffered a nervous breakdown 2 years ago and am still working on getting back on track. I wanted to let you know that I find your videos to be very therapeutic and encouraging. Thank you for sharing your gift with those of us that are not able to create at this time. Again a very sincere thank you. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@KrisDeVo]

Sorry to hear that Sam. Wishing you all the best. Appreciate the kind words.

[@hawkofthenorth4829]

@bennyblanco a good nutritionist will do those same tests and more. Highly recommend them as doctors will only throw pills. My wife had chronic hives for the last 10 years and after dozens of doctors, a Nutritionist got her back on track.

[@aphaseelec]

@@hawkofthenorth4829 and without drugs

[@michaelcooney7687]

Yes Sam .... very calm and therapeutic... I totally get it..🥰😎

[@krisb-travel]

In a similar spot Sam, and feel the same way, must be something to do with having a hobby that keeps you busy

[@thekingtroll2]

This showed up in my feed. Very interesting to lay here and watch at about 3 am in Ohio. I can't sleep. When my aunt died, I inherited her house. In the kitchen, she still had and used most of my grandmothers and her mothers stuff. I have an old spatula that I still use. It's like 1/4 inch black metal with a wood handle in great shape. I use it to flip fried potatoes and turn my hamburgers. I'm 55. My 28 yr old niece said "that stuff is popular to hang on kitchen walls". LOL, I still use that stuff. I'm a guy and a good cook. She was here one day and I was cutting up onions for onion soup. She said she needed a cutting board. She had a little 8x10 inch plastic cutting board she got and used to cut veggies. I gave her a nice size cutting board that is probably 3 times older than she was. She about teared up when I said she could have it. Use it, wash it with soapy water, rinse and pat it dry and put away. People don't use the skills like you have anymore. Everything "made in China" just about makes me throw up. Hell, kids used to take "shop class" when I was in school. What kid (boy or girl) didn't make their mom a cutting board as a gift and they probably still have it. Your videos are not only satisfying to watch but very inspirational. They make people realize there is plenty of things they can do right here in the good old USA as a hobby and side income. Hard work and quality always pays off. I have COPD and rarely leave the house but now I'm ready to watch part 2. Thanks for creating these. It brought back a lot of good memories.

[@nancyhinds3821]

About 25 yrs ago, I was in an Art Guild I the SF Bay Area and the cutting board mogul was making chevrons among the solids. They were gorgeous and they sold out every show we had!!

[@michalsierzchula]

A tip from a cnc friend: never make too dip groove at one pass, make few at 1mm increments. This will signifincantly reduce the pulling force, and will make it easier to keep the track of your grooving fence. Don't be greedy when it comes to router work.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thats good advice thank you.

[@iangray6932]

@@KrisDeVo also consider a CNC router for this so you can get repeatability and speed.

[@nedash71]

Seconding the vote for a CNC router for this operation. It'll also allow for custom inlay boards: different style of product, but a nice upsell. Maybe your first employee should be a machinist to do that line for you.

[@astonadventures]

@@nedash71 Inlays are a great idea! I use Fusion 360 for this type of thing as you can "print" to the machine. Full disclosure, I work for Autodesk.

[@alfredbucket848]

When you dipped them into the mineral oil was magical, so beautiful. It must make it all worth while to see a thing of such beauty made by your own hand. Congrats.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you thank you!

[@glenhoddinott3799]

This channel is the epitome of “hard work makes the dream work”

[@johnsuggs7828]

Nothing more inspiring than a craftsman working with his hands, doing excellent work and getting rewarded for his/her efforts. I know you don't know me, but I'm damn proud of you brother. Much success to you. Beautiful family too. They make it all worth it.

[@karlkovach8647]

I absolutely cannot let my Wife see this . It has to be a surprise.

[@jeroenherlaar8308]

I am an office worker, and the more I see stuff like this the more I get envious of the skills, results and all. I admire this really!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Jeroen!

[@bobcharlie7982]

I too work in the office. But i play around in my shop in the evenings and weekends. Not nearly enough for me but i gotta pay the bills. You can do it too and also work in an office

[@matthewkeeley4479]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! That's what my neighbors may be hearing the past hour; a loud smiling laugh! So many of your challenges I too had working my small hobby woodshop outback. The commercial shop I was in for years would gift me the old tools as they would upgrade to better stuff. Colorado can get almost as cold; you do have the right product for your shop in Alaska. Gluing up and drying can be a bear as you know. Great looking cutting boards! You're commenting on your long history of making them shows what is involved. A woodworker just starting out would have a time with some of the solutions you've come up with. Your family story is great; your daughter is a real charmer and adds so much to your production. The sounds and tight spaces take me back thirty years! You know, like before CNC stepped in and made even a lathe into a program...

[@jungoogie]

6:54 The vacuum setup put a smile to my face 👍.

[@mkbman45]

As someone who not only studied manufacturing processes but worked in the business for 20+ years, let me offer you a little advice. Out of all the nice machines and tools you have, the most valuable asset you have is yourself. Your time is the one commodity that is limited. You can buy more material, more machinery, more space, but you cannot buy more time. Therefore anything you can do to be more productive during that time is most beneficial to you. One example I see where you could save time is acquiring your materials. If you could somehow get your lumber precut and planed and delivered, it would allow you more time in the shop. Also you would be saving fuel and other vehicle costs. I notice you measure and mark every cutting board after glue up. A simple stop block on your table would save you a little time. Remember seconds and minutes add up. I want to finish by saying you make a beautiful product and you take alot of pride in your work. I hope this helped some and I wish you nothing but success.

[@KrisDeVo]

Really appreciate the kinds words and advice, thank you.

[@KristinA-xv4yk]

Constructive input 👍

[@makeawishmakeawish6103]

Made in the USA that's what I'm talkin about this is what we need good quality and beautiful cutting board they are just beautiful yeah you hear me beautiful even beautiful than me

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@IxAMxSQUISHY]

Love seeing KZbin boost videos of people not afraid to use their hands. These are beautiful.

[@KrisDeVo]

Much appreciated thank you!

[@debbiekathrina]

Don't rush the production..thats why they love your work. Its the labor of love. People that really want your product are willing to wait for a good quality product.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Debbie!

[@stevebonds5157]

The wood workers motto: You can never have too many clamps. My father has said those very words many many times.

[@KrisDeVo]

100%

[@MissionaryInMexico]

My dad also said "Never ever sell your tools. Ever. You'll always have a way to make a living."

[@KrisDeVo]

@@MissionaryInMexico Never. Ever. Sell your tools. My wife said to sell my tools for the big move to Alaska. I said " tools make the man, I am not a man without my tools". Needless to say most all my tools made it to Alaska

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@KrisDeVo I can go out and find tools I had from the time I was 14 years old.... Man I have ALWAYS wanted to move to Alaska, and am subbed to lots of channels where people garden, build cabins, go salmon fishing and harvest bear and moose. Back in the mid-2000's I flew to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore to play guitar concerts, and on the way from Minneapolis to Tokyo for our first connection on the way into deep China, I flew over Alaska and got really good photographs of the mountains. Even since I was a kid in the 60's and 70's I remember wanting to go to Alaska to live. So... I'm coming (maybe with my wife, maybe alone) to spend a few weeks in a rented van to travel Alaska and find the piece of land I'm going to live out my life on... I've always envied anyone who lived in Alaska for the opportunities they have, and all that there is to enjoy. Greatest state in the Union. I also live in Texas, besides southern Italy and Mexico. Texas has the greatest hog hunting and deer hunting in the world, Italy has the best coastal fishing, and their pizza and ice cream is the best you can buy worldwide. Mexico... Well... Outside of the violence and corruption we have great weather here, as good as Arizona. But no rain in over a year. Miss that! I'm going to consolidate and get my butt to Alaska before I'm too old to move again.

[@janetjackson6677]

My dad always said that!

[@Erikfromtha626]

16 YEAR OLD ME TALKING TO MY MOM: Mom it's a stupid cutting board. Just buy one already and let's go. 41 YEAR OLD ME TALKING TO MY WIFE: Babe. Look at the way this color patern plays off the direction of the grain. This board is exquisite.

[@KrisDeVo]

Love this!

[@TangoIndiaMike144]

33 year old me completely agrees with you.

[@br6480]

It’s sad that it takes us to adulthood to appreciate fine craftsmanship.

[@nick.caffrey]

@@br6480 Nah.... different age group - different priorities. Some never appreciate fine craftsmanship.

[@normanrhone2791]

Fi real, yuh seh it jus right my yute !!!👍

[@FrankCarroll_Nevada]

The local garden group loves my drop-offs of wood dust collected for their garden/dirt mulch. Saves those bags from going to the garbage dump.

[@mattdavidson5471]

I love the time lapse driving. Very soothing.

[@andriki88]

I was gonna buy a cheap plastuc cutting board from Walmart. I now change my mind.

[@dav264]

As someone who can barely change a light bulb, I cannot tell you how much I admire and am in awe at your artistry. Just beautiful work. Thanks for the videos.

[@KrisDeVo]

Really appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[@pattya9527]

LOL I was worry about the leftover. I feel better when you said you have a plan. THANKS GOD!!! Love your job.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@StonesAndSand]

Your demeanor is also more realistic than the "other" KZbinrs who make cutting boards.

[@infowazz]

Just as i was pondering your scraps you said "don't be eyeballing my scraps" lolllll.

[@KrisDeVo]

Love it!

[@joebaby555]

Haha me too! Just beautiful

[@Phianett]

I had to laugh when he said that, because I sure was looking :D

[@slinkycowboy]

@@KrisDeVo spoon rests? fruit or onion holders?

[@angiehughes9623]

Beautiful cutting boards! My husband was watching this and loves your work.

[@lesselavie7675]

One word: craftsmanship!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@johnseals3559]

True AMERICAN enginuity! Start with nearly nothing, but a vision, and end -up capturing the HEART & orders from the whole Damb World! "That's all Folks".

[@NY_Patriot_Lady]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a GREAT PROBLEM to have!!!🙏👋🤣 Outstanding! God bless you, family and explosion of orders!!!

[@TheFiown]

This technique would make fabulous counter tops in a kitchen, with matching cutting board of course !

[@dethcreeper69]

And the colours too. That would be a massive talking point at gatherings

[@geoffdundee]

Stephanie Murray .......nice idea......i was also thinking high end/high value furniture such as bedside cabinets,chests of drawers & even wardrobes

[@TheFiown]

@@geoffdundee I dining table would be amazing, maybe make in pieces that peg together as one huge run would be very hard to do. Mybe each panel in different directions and combinations. It would certainly make the high end decor magazines. Depends where you want to go with you business as it's easy to be quickly overwhelmed when you are really good at something like you are. Best to make to order and make people wait ! All the good things are worth waiting for.

[@geoffdundee]

@@TheFiown ..side tables and coffee tables too....so much choice eh! LOL

[@edmcwv]

When you have a mistake with the router, make a cut out for handle.

[@markg.2501]

Pretty sure he mentioned in another video that those mistakes get cut in half and become "Cheese Boards".

[@_gpop]

I was thinking a reservoir for juices; just router out a little more.

[@at0mix197]

Just make it a 1-off board, unique, one of a kind. Someone would gladly buy that goofed board. Maybe drop the price by 3 or 5$ .

[@tomdowling4810]

Or double the width of the channel.

[@HereWeGo0o0]

At first when I saw this was 41 minutes I thought I wasn’t goi g to watch all of it, but there is not a dull moment in this video. Visually fascinating. Inspiring. And it’s hard not to imagine the mindset of Kris DeVo and the passionate, nearly obsessive work he does.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kinds words, thank you!

[@kctyphoon]

I think the most amazing thing here is maintaining sanity in such a small space. Anytime i have to move stuff just to do more work, i lose my patience. Constantly having to set up, break down, clean, and set up again - a dozen times - has to be extremely taxing.

[@jaytomson7052]

Witnessing Creativity. Art. Humility. Success!

[@vincentwalker2081]

Seriously, set up a Patreon link so we can help. You are very talented. People like to help those who strive for great things.

[@KrisDeVo]

Hi Vincent, I would have never thought that someone would ask me to do that. Thank you thank you. I have set up and added links in the description. I truly appreciate your generosity and kind words. Thank you.

[@joemitchell4590]

are you of your head

[@pattystone4157]

I was eyeballing those scraps so hard, you caught me. Lol.

[@KrisDeVo]

I love it!

[@mrbilldo4]

Who else is here from the FTBT video? Great looking boards and best of luck with all your upcoming projects!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@dottie3440]

I watch a boat load of video's on KZbin but it's rare to find one like your's. Direct, to the point, good examples and not a lot of chatter. Great Job, hope to see more of them!

[@KrisDeVo]

I thought it was a lot of chatter so im glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@nancysimmer9908]

Absolutely gorgeous I didn't realize how much work went into one of these boards unbelievable thank you for making the world just a little bit prettier😊😊😊😊😊😊👍

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you so much!

[@amwartwork]

this is such an underated art and attitude. i make planters abd picture frames from all the scrap wood i encounter. any tiny offcuts go in the firepit and the ashes go on the soil. no waste in my garden

[@SoCalUSN]

Awesome job Kris ! Your dedication and attention to the details are commendable.

[@Comicsluvr]

I was just thinking 'I wonder what he does with the off-cuts?' and there you go with 'Don't be eyen mah scraps!'

[@KrisDeVo]

I love it!!

[@ibinfo-tube5063]

Man, you absolutely deserving more than just a glass of beer, beside all this generosity you also attaining a dignity with creativity...👉 I would say WELDON BRO ! 🤞

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kinds words, thank you!

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Wow, there’s at least four videos in there! I was glued ( excuse the pun!) your Finnish friend has got some serious tools! Thank you

[@GrouchoTM]

I was thinking about doing something similar! Love building things from wood and have to say the purple heart has always been one of my favorites since high school!

[@pamduff3987]

I can't, for the life of me, figure out why so many people dislike this video! Your talent is amazing!

[@KrisDeVo]

Really appreciate the kind words Pam. Thank you!

[@j00ne8ug]

Dude, you really know your way around a woodshop, and you do amazing work! Congratulations on the success! Your attention to detail, workmanship, and craftsmanship is impeccable. Keep up the great work!

[@keepinghealthy3332]

Very true words at about 14:30. You can never have enough clamps.

[@salvatoreattinello3942]

Incredible video! I loved seeing the process from start to finish. It really allowed us to see how much work goes into your incredible product. Thank you.

[@rafibenavi4772]

Btw, with some of your scraps, you can make a Super Charcuterie Board or a larger, thicker Cutting Board that's End-grain...I know it's more labor intensive but you could use those as maybe a higher priced specialty item that is a special order??!!👌

[@lovetodocoolstuff9309]

When I saw Zac running the forklift at Hardware Specialties that was when I realized do you were here in Alaska 😂 Hello from Chugiak 👋

[@KrisDeVo]

Haha!! Yes! Hello neighbor

[@billpiech7564]

I loved your video. I'm 74 and retired and thought about doing this as a home based business. I'm actually a manufacturing engineer living in Wilmington, NC. I do not envy your weather. I was born in Buffalo< NY and saw enough cold and white stuff. I would probably want to but a Dewalt Planar and Saw like you have and a jointer. In addition to all the other tools and chemicals. I built one for a lady across the street who was very nice to me when I moved to this community. They moved to Indiana. Mine has finger grips on the bottom with the juice moat. She cried when she saw it. I have no idea how to market them or if I can even tackle something like this by myself. Also getting the capital for the startup. My other idea is making flag cases. I designed one for my fathers casket flag and don't think it would take that big an investment. You will do just fine. Keep the dream, alive. God Bless you and yours.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kind words Bill Thank you! Cheers!

[@Nightjar726]

American family small businesses warm my heart like no other. God bless you guys.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@illmatik0ne241]

I recognize that lumber shop! Hello neighbor. Great to see a local Alaskan on my recommended videos!

[@KrisDeVo]

Haha! Hello neighbor, thanks!

[@EcoupeNmt]

😂😂😂 you literally caught me thinking of the scraps and what it'll look like

[@puppygadget3189]

Beautiful and so happy for you guys.

[@annezimmerman4262]

I love your videos. I love that you are living such a thankful life. Beautiful family! ❤️

[@lanceegan3317]

Hey Kris I am so glad you found your Opportunity! And I hope that you continue to prosper. Great product!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you Lance for the kind words, really appreciate that!

[@clauderivet5180]

Great product is right ! He's big time Rocking the cutting board and butcher block business. The work is magnificent and wish him and Family good health and a great business 'BIG BUCKS'

[@camdasarfo3648]

Beautiful cutting board.The baby’s kiss at the end🥰oooh my ovaries.May God bless your work.

[@acerfunify]

I appreciate your work, and more appreciate that you involve your family and they enjoy it

[@judyc1114]

Awesome Northern Lights!!! Thanks for sharing

[@WAN2TREE4]

You will be an inspiration to a lot of people. I hope you thrive and prosper in what you do.

[@KrisDeVo]

Appreciate the kinds words, thank you!

[@electronicsNmore]

Great work! They're the most beautiful cutting boards I've ever seen.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you very much!

[@joelpa4638]

@@KrisDeVo WHEN YOU BUILD YOUR CUTTING BOARD'S HAVE YOU YET DID A CUTTING BOARD WITH A JUICE GROVE AND A LIVE EDGE I DID A DESK BUILD WITH A LIVE EDGE BLACK OAK TOP AND IT HADE COME OUT REALY NICE I REALY LIKE THE FESSTOOL'S THE T-75 TRACK SAW AND THE .850 POWER PLANER JOINTER IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. THERE ARE OTHER SAW'S AND TOOL'S LIKE FESSTOOL'S THERE'S ONLY 1- FESSTOOL'S LINE IS THE BEST TOOL'S ON THE MARKET TODAY.😁☝👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lisaschreiber2893]

agreed!! they're definitely works of art.

[@bigharrykochenbauls4567]

NISSEN does not exist..? if you're really that impressed, you'll probably get your mind blown...

[@stuartsimmons956]

I'm amazed at how clean, dust free your shop is.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you, I try

[@jacintasianava8378]

Love how you make your beautiful wife and cute daughter involved in your work amazing its hard having father figure like these nowadays🥰😍🤩

[@dhizzle3498]

Kris, that’s awesome how this started out for you. Glad we could support you in your new business. You make amazing cutting boards, and they’re not “just” cutting boards...they’re works of art. Good luck and God speed!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@731Woodworks]

That's awesome! Keep it up!

[@KrisDeVo]

Coming from you I really appreciate that!

[@chriswhitley3283]

Looking for pointers, Matt. That’s a lot of cutting boards. To bad about the shop. He looks well organized for a small area.

[@johnkennedy3867]

I stumbled across your video one morning before work and I have to say that those cutting boards are absolutely beautiful. the wood choices and designs are incredible. fantastic job

[@pastorbillyparham]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Man you’re working hard!!!

[@NerdyMeathead]

Man that wood would look sexy as a pair of bookshelf speakers!

[@chriserickson3885]

Very cool. Glad you have lots of orders and your I hope your side hustle is worth it. Lots of cool boards.

[@kittykitty8895]

Jack pot , use your gift… god gave you the skill , you are blessed I hope I get a order in Your worth the wait, thank you for all your hard work to share you gift with us !!!! Amen to the man who listens to god , love ole kitty

[@michaelsilva7085]

I’m a relatively new subscriber....I love the content, the workmanship, the editing. I’m so glad you are able to do this as a business. Congrats!!

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@swishfish3270]

I love seeing you use all the safety equipment especially the push bar. Looks like you are really making the most of that space.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@guadalupeibarrajr.8842]

So inspiring to see what you're doing.

[@SannShine6564]

You're a CREATIVE GUY who turns hobby to business... how i wish i have a working place and tools like you coz i love wood works too... God Bless You and You're Family... be safe always

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you!

[@trinarayford6936]

Don’t know how you know but I was "eyeball'in" them scraps 😂

[@KrisDeVo]

haha!

[@rileysherlock8247]

You could turn the offcuts into matching rolling pins or knife blocks!! For a colour matched kitchen.

[@michaelcarpenter8187]

Good to see people doing stuff with their hands you did a nice job good luck to you

[@Sh3lbyd0g10]

I love your boards. Can't decide which one I like best. Keep up the great work and don't get discouraged. You got this. On a side note, I lived in Alaska for nearly six years (Anchorage and a couple miles outside Wasilla) and I sure do miss it. God bless and have a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

[@joepie221]

Well done Kris. If that demand volume keeps up, you may have to listen to the voice of the universe and get a bigger shop and more equipment. Don't let someone elses issues get in your way.

[@KrisDeVo]

Really appreciate that Joe. I agree, cheers.

[@DaRoach5882]

I had a large shop with about 30 employees and a 15000 square foot shop... Had a disagreement with my partners on how quickly we should grow and increase our overhead. (I wanted to work harder and grow with cash they didn't) Long story short I dissolved my ownership and about 8 months later the company filed, cause they took on too much over head without planning for the slower times. I had moved into a 2000 square foot shop and decided to run the shop by myself... I learned that I could make just as much money at the of the month by myself as I was before and didn't have the stress. Wish you guys best of luck and looking at the quality product you have, I think you guys will do just fine! Keep it up!

[@oldchev2850]

Good advice. Bigger is not always better. Glad you’re going ok now.

[@76verdee]

@@DaRoach5882 I have an uncle that did that with his drywall business & went bankrupt. Some years later he started a sand blasting & painting. Through that he started doing some work for Trailmobile ( semi trailers ) , about all he does now is trailer repair, put onaftermarket products & builds tankers. This around he always waited to expand the business till he had cash in hand , over the years he built 7 new buildings starting with a single bay for a painter booth up to thre last 2 built were huge. That last building was the only time he borrowed money to expand but it wasn't enough to hurt thr business in anyway. Because of bankruptcy his family went thru some real tuff times but today he's worth several million dollars & owns over 15,000 acres of farmland. I don't think he would be doing near as good had he not experienced his bankruptcy.

[@joepie221]

@@KrisDeVo Taking the step to a bigger facility is a combination of considerations and risk. On one hand, how long is the current flood of orders expected to last? If its only temporary, make due with what ya got. On the other hand, if the demand looks like the new 'norm', with better equipment and maybe a helper or two, you can expedite your process in a more efficient manner, produce more product in the same amount of time as the lesser quantities previously took, drop the unit price, make more money from increased sales because you now attract customers that previously couldn't afford your product. Its a risk, but like they say "no risk, no reward" or like I say " No balls, no bucks". Either way, it a gut check moment.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Congrats on the success! Awesome to see all the work and efficiencies you're putting in. I'm sure you'll get better and better as you go to reduce those costs. Have fun with it!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you thank you! Yeah a long way to go but I am having fun too! Cheers

[@KrisDeVo]

PS ive been subbed to you for a while and that means a lot to me.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

@Kris DeVo right on 💪

[@terencegillespie6675]

Amazing video. I’m really proud of you. Nice work. And your use of space is phenomenal! Thanks for your presentation.

[@anandkumargopi6214]

Kris your humbleness is priceless. Wishing you good business and great prosperaty. Greetings from Holland

[@juggernaut3299]

Dude, you are my new hero!

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you thank you!

[@roostmade]

1. If you haven't had to make the choice you made at 26:08, are you even a woodworker? Slash, I love your sanding jig /process at 37:05 ... You're on to something brother.

[@KrisDeVo]

Thank you thank you!!

[@lyndadishner-campbell6415]

Nice watching you and your family. My husband was a woodworker and I sander , painted and stained for him. I sure do miss that. He died 13 years ago at 54. Good luck and enjoy. . .

[@KrisDeVo]

Sorry to hear that, thank you Lynda!

[@cndchavez3588]

Awesome work, watching your video, your craftmanship, your family even the northern lights! You inspired me to reach out to my (13yr old) grandson and show him what he can do. Amazing talent!

[@cathelinam9064]

Wow, this was on my recommendation. Those cutting boards are beautiful!

[@007nadineL]

Me too

[@KrisDeVo]

Glad you like them!

[@CybreSmee]

You must have very understanding neighbors.

[@christinemcsunshine]

I'm sure the moose fox bear racoon and rest of the " neighbors" are far enough away that his noise is not an issue. Beautiful work Chris

[@sjm8510]

Great job, thank you for the vids.

[@Remco74]

Don't know why i watched this for 41 minutes, but i enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@KrisDeVo]

I appreciate that! Thank you!