Cutting Board 101 & 102: How to Make a Cutting Board -Tips from Hundreds of Boards Made

[@larrybaker5316]

thanks for sharing. your son looks like a natural wood worker!

[@rickpouley7561]

Love it to see your son working with you on your projects!!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Always a great time when he wants to join!

[@starkaran8390]

woodprix woodworking plans are nice for that.

[@spencerk4077]

Holy crap, I had no idea you could put a sanding disc on the table saw! Awesome

[@chrisroyak4479]

Great sequel to the original! As someone who watched the first "Cutting Board 101" video intently (learned A LOT!), it's great to see that there's always new things to learn! Really appreciate the time you take to share the latest and greatest with everyone! Also... it's cool to be able to drop by the set from time to time! All the best!!

[@MB-wq1hm]

Just learned more from one of your video than 100 from others I’ve watched in the past 6 months. Wow. Thanks tons.

[@Sebastopolmark]

Hey Nick, thanks for taking your time to make our projects, so much, better. The tips and tricks are always well received. I hope you and ALL your kids have a GREAT holiday season. My daughter is a middle school special ed teacher and as I tell her, Carpe Diem! !! !!!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@woodworks2123]

Great in-depth video with some great tips to get that end product a bit better.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@joelcopeland3018]

Great video... Very nice boards and your son looks like he is a great helper.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Appreciate it! He sure is!

[@robertlambert5588]

Thank so much, I have a ton of reclaimed wood of all kinds I am going to use saved from past ten years for my retirement projects Cutting boards are a great idea, Thanks

[@Bulldog1653]

My friend, your cutting board patterns are inspirational. I have a LOT of scrap wood that I picked up for free and have been trying to figure out some patterns. Thanks to you, I have some cool ideas I want to try out.

[@rthomas4451]

Love the video. I just made my first one and this was so helpful.

[@joyous7777777]

Love the Micah 6:8 reference! It's the only way to live! Thanks for your tutorials!

[@victoryak86]

One of those verses that’s kind of a “life verse.” It covers the inner state of my heart, how I should live and be among others (loving true Justice while cultivating mercy towards those in such need for it; and then the humility we must have as we “walk” with Our God. Oh for grace to live this way!

[@BioPiekarz]

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[@ndpesicgroup]

Really, really nice patterns you've created.... tips & tricks are A+...thank you

[@thomaschandler4831]

The fact that you teach your Son your craft makes me glad I watch your channel and now I’m a subscriber … he is the future of your family and business … also you do fabulous work and I appreciate your teachings.

[@anthonyegner1382]

thank you a real great vidio most helpfull I have seen cheers

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Great to hear!

[@ThyRisky]

I appreciate people like you so much, thank you for your knowledge, I’m getting closer to one of my dreams, simply being able to make my own cutting board 😂

[@dennisdownes9319]

Great video! Thanks DD

[@WoodworkingTop535]

You have a great working space, I wish you good health, thank you for sharing

[@mrcig3]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 100K SUBSCRIBERS !!!!!

[@wilfoxreal8641]

Thanks for the great tips and your work really looks so nice.

[@victoryak86]

One thought about avoiding snipe, perhaps prep the longer boards first before cutting them. I’m sure you do this as well, just tossing it out there👍. On the glue clean up do you ever wait for just like an hour or so (or whatever the sweet spot is) so the glue isn’t sticky but still flexible for easier clean up. I find it want to do this but don’t always time it well. Great channel and example of being a wonderful dad. Love to see young people getting after it in the shop! God bless.

[@aaronkarger814]

Great video I learnt a lot I needed to change in my next chopping board

[@RyanAsh1]

Love the planer sled. I have one too and love it

[@hardtruth63americanpatriot66]

Great video, bro! Keep them coming!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Appreciate it!

[@vdice2]

Great Work. I've been using Goldman's Wood Balm for finishing cutting boards. It works well.

[@CreativeCustomDesigns]

I'm just finishing up my first batch of boards ( cutting and charcuterie ) I'll be looking at the sanding products that you came across.. I also picked up a couple other tricks that I'll use on the next batch Thanks for this video Nick.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! Good luck with your boards!

[@CreativeCustomDesigns]

@@SixEightWoodworks If I wipe water on the boards, then wipe it off after a couple mins.....is that long enough? Or do I need to let it sit longer?

[@Renrondog]

That's long enough , even just a spray then wipe for a minute is enough. Just want to raise the grain once then sand it down @@CreativeCustomDesigns

[@guybowers9094]

Appreciate the great video. I have yet to make a cutting board and the tips will help me when I do make one

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks! They are a lot of fun.

[@vcap7886]

Great video! Love the family helper! Subscribed,,,,

[@benjaminbrookins9273]

Great vid man. I’ve been making and selling boards for a few years. Glad your son loves this stuff too. Wood like to see an in depth review of your drum sander sometime

[@timlawrence3906]

The board at 19:15 Juice Grooves chapter is beautiful! I think I see padauk, maple, walnut, I don't know what the gray color wood is. What are those woods?

[@vninjadfw]

Incredible video! Great job.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@togger2151]

I like the idea of the disc sander for the table saw. What grit do you use for surfacing for glue up?

[@MattGagne-e1b]

Thank you for this video!!! There are so many videos out there that just show banging thru the process but don't really talk about what to really expect. This is exactly what i needed to get past the fear of trying these. Thank you, thank you!!! do you happen to have any videos out there how to utilize good dimensional small pieces? Like how to glue up small pieces to make usable larger pieces for boards? mg

[@ghulsbrink72]

I didn’t see the name and model # of that little sander and pads you was using especially in the juice grooves. Could I please obtain that? TY

[@SixEightWoodworks]

The sander is the SurfPrep 3x4 Electric Ray and I use the pro foam sanding pads. surfprepsanding.com Use my affiliate code “68WOOD” for 10% off your order.

[@ToolsandTime]

Cool tips and really awesome looking boards!

[@BradyFlanary-kw8zz]

Great content and step by step instructions. I've just completed my 1st cutting board and it looks awesome. Now that it’s completed i’am concerned that the humidity level of the wood before the construction may be wrong? The wood was purchased as rough cut lumber and air dried for 1 year. I milled it down to my specifications. How should I be sure that moisture within the wood isn’t a problem on my next cutting board. The 1st one looks fine so fare but it’s only been a couple days of completion.

[@jasonmadison4599]

You inspired me to make cutting boards and sell at my first craft show in May. I see with your boards you include a little information paper (woods, care, etc.). Would you mind sharing what you provide when you sell your boards?

[@XxBloggs]

Great video

[@jeffsimmons658]

I have a quick question for you. I am new to woodworking and I’m starting little projects. The first one was a cheeseboard. I used a planer jig (melamine )with my Dewalt 735X. As I was planing my wood, I noticed that one end of my 20” board was becoming much thinner. Was I shimming the wrong end of the board? Did I need to flip over my board? Lastly, on my planer there’s a round wheel on the left side called a Turret Stop. I have mine set a 1/8”. Is that where I want it set and when would I change that? Thanks Jeff

[@davidmerkrebs9967]

can you make Chevron or other 3d designs with edge grain cutting boards

[@EversoleNathan]

Subscribed. Great Video!!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@mpe777]

Beautiful job brother. I’ve been learning some from you so thank you for that. I’m subscribed and follow you.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@lilyjane3742]

What elevated grips do you use to hold the board in place when using the orbital sander? Such a great idea! I have been in need of something like this

[@lilyjane3742]

Bench cookies!! Found them

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

When you start getting the cutting boards looking good how do you determine how much to sell them for? Thanks.

[@nasarazam]

Do you make your own templates for different handle shapes etc. If yes, what method do you adopt to make the templates? Thanks

[@befmx31]

Beautiful boards.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@nasarazam]

During clamping, my board strips gets misaligned. What am i doing wrong? I do apply lot of pressure to close any gaps, as my boards are not perfectly flat. I have use dominos to align them and that works but a lot more work. Any suggestions is appreciated. thanks for a very nice video. I do not have jointer and I just used planer for both sides. I know my sides are not parallel, but hardly noticable...

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Greetings, What would be a good lathe for someone who wants to learn to turn wood? Which lathe would you recommend?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I’d say this is the best deal: amzn.to/46SD5fz There are about five companies that have the same manufacturer for this beginner lathe. I have this version as the Rockler “Excelsior” one and it’s great. I have several Wen tools, and they do quite well for the price. I would recommend going with carbide cutters instead of traditional gouges. To maintain the sharpness of my chisels and gouges I had to spend a ton on accessories. So it’s much more affordable to just get a basic set with removable carbide cutters, like this one: amzn.to/4a8m9EJ

[@nasarazam]

You may be feeding the sled in the planer the wrong way. any thoughts? thanks

[@sherkiaprather9273]

Do you have a project book that shows the measurements and and steps to building the projects

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Unfortunately I don’t

[@JandJWoodables]

Thanks for the video, it has helped me quite a bit. I tried the Disc Sander for the table saw, and it almost ruined my table saw. When I tried to replace the disc with my blade the blade wouldn't go on the arbor! The glue from the disc got on my arbor and it took a lot of work to get off! - I returned the system, That being said, this is still a very good video and greatly appreciated

[@OrenEcoCraft]

Like.Thank your sharing

[@terryreichel7193]

I am beginning at the cutting boards. What glue do you recommend and what about food grade?

[@markduggan3451]

Very nice boards.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@devito770]

What grit is on your drum sander for the thin strips?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I just keep 80 grit on the drum

[@jeffreymoskovic3499]

Hey Nick, why not use double-sided tape to attach thin strips to thicker board to run through the planer?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Definitely an option. I usually don’t like to mess with double stick tape that has to be removed eventually, but there’s some better products nowadays and an option for folks to get those thinner strips!

[@befmx31]

What product do you use from the SurfPrep line do you use to sand the juice grooves? Thanks.

[@befmx31]

Looking at the video, looks like you are just using one of the square ones and using the edges?

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I use the 3x4 electric ray. It’s fantastic and so versatile for loads of projects. On deeper grooves I just use the pro foam 10mm and 1/2” a little offset on the sander. Works amazingly well!

[@befmx31]

@@SixEightWoodworks thanks.

[@edivdp]

Wondered what the "6:8" was on your apron and it's on your wall! Nice scripture!

[@jamesgoodrich8355]

Q for ya. The difference between face and edge? Is that just that the gluing up of taller strips than wider strips? If I'm saying that correctly. Thanks

[@harrison_daniel_studio]

Yes, there's not much difference from an edge grain to a face grain. End grain is the bigger difference.

[@BrianRouse-z5h]

How do you figure what you charge for your boards. I’m new and still figuring out the finances of the business. Great video and have subscribed to learn as much as possible.

[@SkydiveDriver]

You make everything look so easy thank you for all your tips. I was wondering how do you handel your sales, do you use paypal or what. Your response would be greatly appreciated Thank you

[@DaronWyatt]

Great video…. AND my dad’s favorite verse Micah 6:8!!!

[@sauron636]

Great video man... i have a question if you have the time I'd appreciate it..... the ca glue its the same as crazy glue ? And if its isn't toxic ? Beginner here not trowing hate your way its just a concern i have

[@handymadness]

Did you buy that Surfprep system after my advice I left on your original video years ago? I remember writing a long comment on saving your hands on the grooves with that system.

[@apocalypseinfantry5628]

The same Wood Whisperer video that he references also has a pretty telling torture test with all the finishes. Spoiler alert: Tung Oil is by far the superior finish. 6:8 is right, Tung Oil does take more time for YOU to apply as a finish. However, you're not making things for YOUR ease and convenience, you're making things that paying customers will be using, so the only option at that point is Tung Oil. Anything else looks pretty but doesn't last like 100% Pure Tung Oil does. Just be sure that it says 100% or Pure or 100% Pure in the name. I use 100% Pure Tung Oil from HOPE'S, and so does The Wood Whisperer, and I would never use anything else unless a customer specifically asks for a type and brand of finish to use, assuming their request is food safe. I do appreciate the extra attention to the grain, in raising the grain and then knocking it back down for a more permanent smoothness. Wood can't be given too much love. Give it all the attention you can possibly afford to devote to it, and it will love you back. It's clear that 6:8 knows this. Do as many things as you can right, right from the start. It makes your job easier, and it makes the customer happier. He's getting his boards just right before he sends them out, and that attention to detail is what makes the difference between a $150 cutting board and a $400 cutting board. While Mr. $150 is trying to salvage and refinish his cutting board, Mr. $400 will be happily cutting away on his nice, smooth, like-new cutting board long in to the future.

[@Apollyon-er4ut]

New subscriber, having never built a cutting board (river tables & shelves of reclaimed wood is my thing). I came into a 150 year old broken piano. Wood salvage meant lots of oak, a 3x6x5' piece of unfigured cherry (supporting sounding board), and several 3x4x3.5' pieces of old-growth doug fir. Laser straight ultra tight grain w/o a single knot, hard as a rock. Not normal, but could you use as end-grain cutting board? Anyone?

[@moradmoses3779]

I was wondering if you sell them to individuals! and if you do, how much are they, thank you.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

I do. You can see the price range of my boards at www.sixeightwoodworks.com

[@kevinwalter5373]

how do i get affiliate help?

[@ctvwrest]

shouldn't the lip on the planer sled be in the front, because that's the direction of the feed? The rollers are pulling the wood forward, not backward.

[@moradmoses3779]

I bet you have the most beautiful cutting boards at home ❤👍

[@SixEightWoodworks]

It’s hard to part with any of them!

[@pnwgrown_360]

Nice dude. Come to my Shop in Bellingham!!!!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

For the super thin pieces i would use double sided tape to stick them all down together and use a orbital sander. Easier to get them uniform that way.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Definitely an option.

[@billnelson9108]

Great tips except for the idea of gloves and the sander. Never, never use gloves near anything spinning at a high speed. Once it grips the gloves, you could lose a finger or more.

[@Kevin-w4v4f]

Really like your channel and life philosophy. Hope to purchase when there are products for sale. Do you have an email list?

[@shannonm8202]

Aren't face and edge grain basically the same thing in terms of the wood itself? I thought the only reason for the terminology of "edge" grain is to give a name to the process of cutting thinner face grain and flipping it to achieve a greater overall thickness.

[@jackkister5979]

I don't understand why you rotate the wood 90 degrees before glue up. Please expound on this.

[@jackkister5979]

Looking at your web site, you list boards as edge grain. I think you mean quarter or rif cut. Therefore rotating the board, as you say in the video, depends on where in the tree or the board your cutoff comes from. This gives the cutting board a straight grain look. What species is that black wood. I assume ebony is way too expensive.

[@OurLlama]

I'm months late here, but epoxy to fill holes on a cutting board seems like a bad idea. CA glue might be food safe, I'm not sure, but I've seen people do sawdust with tightbond glue before, might be a decent alternative

[@harrison_daniel_studio]

Sawdust is the best method. CA Glue is most definitely not food safe.

[@rogertyler3237]

I Have 2 Sanders A Viberating Mouse & sheet Sander.

[@rogertyler3237]

If The Glue Squeeses Out Won't The Project Be Glued To The Clamps & The Table

[@trex283]

Your showing the quarter sawn side. So don't always flip the boards. Look at the grain direction.

[@gppatnude]

.INCLUDING JUCIE GROOVES! ===> "JUICE" is spelled incorrectly