Soap Making 2020 - New Multi-Bar Soap Cutter!- From Russia With Love

Soap making 2020! New Multi-Bar Soap Cutter!- From Russia With Love
Today, I want to show off our new soap cutter! This is a 12 bar soap cutter we recently ordered from Konstantin Mitrokhin in Russia! He has a really cool Etsy shop dedicated to soap making equipment (mostly cutters) that he produces himself.
This is a Baltic birch plywood soap cutter with standard guitar strings. Great construction and service!
Here's his Etsy shop link: (Woodskinru) www.etsy.com/shop/WOODSKINru
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[@dragonfly2454]

I've bought this from him. Excellent cutter. I have the 18 bar one. I love mine. Lovely craftsman ship. Fast delivery

[@susandavis1338]

I know this was posted a year ago and I just found it! I ordered my soap cutter from the same guy and I was so impressed. Well-made and got here in six days! Love your videos.

[@shell924]

I've been wanting to buy from him! Thank you for this. I'm sold!!!

[@whitneydesignlabs8738]

Cool. Nice demo of a good design.

[@alexbowman7330]

It's good to see a new video. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlonknight9772]

Great job Jon! I will have one of those at some point. Thanks for showing us, I love your viedos!

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Nice cutter! Thanks for the demo! 😊

[@ginnyscotian]

I've been looking at these cutters for a couple months. I think you just convinced me to get one.

[@ruefeee]

One of the best multi bar cutter, have mine for over 2 yrs and never had to replace a wire

[@TanglewoodSoapCompany]

I love my multi-bar cutter....it's paid for itself in time saved! I got mine from Bud's Workshop a few years ago (also on Etsy). Tip...slide your loaf over & thinly slice the 2 ends off. That way your end pieces are identical to the rest of the bars. I cut the little ends into 2 pieces & send in orders as "sniffer samples".

[@tonyroberts9009]

Congratulations on "moving on up" Great looking bar cutter.

[@lindachandler2293]

Love it!

[@3HFarmstx]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@abefrohman1759]

Cool new gadget.

[@natashagold7877]

Congratulations Uncle Jon on getting a multi-bar cutter!

[@soniaquinones3180]

I need it in my soap life 🤗

[@justinharmon2385]

Oh mg god looks sooo satisfying

[@silkysuds5653]

I have his single bar cutter, excellent workmanship

[@ShaveCave]

Nice soap cutter!!!

[@theycallmekurn]

I’m sold. Been looking at cutters on Etsy from Russia. Thanks for sharing Uncle Jon!

[@krbaker5454]

That is awesome man!!! That sound it makes is satisfying 😁😁😁

[@BarnBrandBeards]

I Just Ordered Mine!!!! Thanks Jon!

[@unclejonssoap]

Yeah man!

[@brownsugarcoffee1]

I just ordered me one on Etsy yesterday soap cut pro 16 slices. It’s so expensive but it’s worth every penny, and I also order extra wires for like 12 bucks.❤️😍🥰

[@sjwestmo]

Just ordered 2!

[@rhondafriscia5528]

I learn alot from your videos. I hope you’re open over Thanksgiving weekend when I’ll be downy ocean!

[@unclejonssoap]

We're trying to work out the hours now. I'm sure we'll be here that Saturday at least.

[@lloydedmonds8775]

Nice Design!

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@tinybarabo]

This is great!! So far all my bar soaps looking wonky as I cut with a knife. Hopefully I can sell more soaps and invest in a proper cutter.

[@nettdee7116]

Im sold😍😍

[@iwannaapple7190]

Hi. just ran across this video again and it seems I already beat myself to a comment. Looks like it was 3 years ago. wow. Just wanted to make a comment about the price of the cutter. But first I'll say since last time I have been busy on the side myself making soap cutters. More like a slab cutter similar to the (second) soap cutter but the design I came up with has 20+ various heights, requires no tools ever, uses simple fishing which one spool lasts a lifetime (in making them). It takes time to put together but I've sold them from Florida all the way to California. They even come with logos and different designs. I've gotten pretty good at making them. It took some practice but I got it down pat now. I bring that up as background for a reason. Here in America, wood costs a small fortune. I recently made one out of red oak with two birds sitting in a tree (like japan artwork) as its design. Its very accurate, can easily take the walls off using wing nuts and store in a drawer. It took about 3-4 days to make. The wood alone cost $60. So if it takes 3-4 days to make a $60 profit margin to sell for $120 is not good. So, as a result, I can't sell that one. No one will buy because the way the economy is being ran and the dollar is too tight. In other words, Russia must have really really cheap wood. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. Some of my inspiration came from this very video with the use of being taken apart easily as an inspiration. It just sucks that we have to pay such a high price to make something but a fairly low price to buy something.

[@unclejonssoap]

Understood. The reason his prices are as low as they are start with his material. He's using Baltic birch plywood (cabinet grade for us Americans) and its made fairly local to his location. So that's one reason. The other is that their cost of labor is different even for the one man artist shops like his. Then, add the fact that for them to ship to us is way cheaper than even our regional shipping here at home. I can make basic plywood (good quality plywood) and accurate molds and cutters for a pretty good price overall. But the shipping really seems to kill the deal. Plywood helps a lot since you can get a lot of material from one sheet and precut many parts for future builds all at once. That helps keep the labor costs down some too.

[@christybrooks3729]

From WoodskinsRU?? I have that exact same cutter, mine is 18 wire. It is amazing!!!! I bought it in mid July 2019 and got it two weeks after and haven’t had to change a wire or have any warping at all.

[@mreinstein48]

I bought on eyesterday !! ; )

[@toddfraisure1747]

There's that satisfaction of a new quality tool that makes it fun. Good move on that gem Unc.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Very nice.

[@prosly6859]

From Nigeria I need it. How will I get it ? Pls

[@unclejonssoap]

Get what?

[@laurainetaylor1489]

Looking to buy this cutter after your recommendation. Can you tell me what size spacing you ordered and the reason behind it? Thanks so much... love your videos 👍😊

[@attesmatte]

Wow, you didn't get a multi cutter until now?? 😳 Man, you're going to LOVE it! 😀

[@unclejonssoap]

Yep! Creature of habit...lol. It was working so there was no real need to change. But, I'm glad I finally got one.

[@attesmatte]

@@unclejonssoap In a couple of weeks you will be wondering how you could last so long without it. 😜

[@CaptBilly357]

Looks great! Do you think he could build in a stop at the end where you drew the line? So you could just slide the loaf up to the stop and be good to go? I suppose I should ask the maker. Thanks for the video.

[@ragulnamachivayam]

❤️

[@genevieve730]

I was disappointed that this person is not selling on ETSY anymore.

[@adastrajane]

Thanks for that - I needed one. Can't get anything like it in NZ and the ones I found on Etsy wanted $700 for shipping!

[@unclejonssoap]

Yeah... Shipping from the US to NZ is atrocious. It's so difficult to figure out in some cases that many just don't even try to sell to NZ or Australia. It's a shame really. Wish we had access to some of the services that others do from different countries.

[@73bernice]

Dont forget to loosen strings after a cut. The wood handles will crack if you dont take pressure off by loosening strings. Been there done that. Unfortunately the manufacturer didnt tell me before hand and with cost of shipping it's cheaper to buy new one.

[@LadyGecko]

Just looked…he makes a 24 bar cutter.

[@ShaveCave]

can you cut that loaf again...but in slow mo...with an "oh yeaaaaah!!!"

[@sonyabarrientos8355]

Uncle John where do you bought your thermometer thanks in formation 👍 you are great unclejon you should open and school to teach your knowledge

[@unclejonssoap]

I picked it up on Amazon. Most digits thermometers with a good review will work fine.

[@iwannaapple7190]

I like the cutter. I've seen those on Etsy (or similar form Russia). But what I really like is your wooden mold and drawer system you have there. That saves a lot of space and it looked real easy to take apart. How did you come by those?

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! I actually designed and made my own molds a long time ago. I also decided to make the "soap garage" to save counter space...lol.

[@hailleasmamaw6899]

@@unclejonssoap great initiative,,, kindly could you send design measurements bc I want to produce here too

[@ddolly531]

I love your videos and I learn a lot from them especially I am new to soap making How much is the space between wires ,?

[@unclejonssoap]

My spaces are custom at 7/8". I forget the metric. But I had the cutter made in Russia. Great guy and quality workmanship!

[@ddolly531]

Uncle Jon's DIY and Outdoor I made the order already but I can still change it to have the space between wires is 1 inch is that too much ? Doesn’t one inch make each bar I inch wide ? Thanks for helping me

[@unclejonssoap]

Yep! The wire spaces will be 1 inch. That's pretty standard for most people. I went with my number because we've had this size bar for years. I would have to change packaging and process of I went with 1 inch. You should be good.

[@ddolly531]

Thank u so much uncle Jon u r amazing and I will keep watching your videos and thank u for helping me with ur great video to buy an amazing cutter I have been confused for a while about soap cutters pls keep making videos

[@unclejonssoap]

My pleasure!

[@chroniclesoaps8497]

That may be "pricey" but compared to some others that are similar both wooden and metal are 3 to 4 times more expensive. But 2 thumbs up for saving lots of time. I have seen the video of you struggling and using time with your previous method of cutting. This seems you cut 2 loafs done way faster than before. Oh yes and what are your thoughts for storage of it since it takes up so much space? Flat surface on a shelf or hanging it?

[@Uncle_Jon]

Most of the time it wasn't really a struggle at all to use the single current..lol. But it was shower for sure. You could easily make it able to be hung on the wall. I would just make a latch to keep it closed out maybe a small bungee cord to wrap around it. Because once hung up, it will tend to seeing open. But, for now, I leave it sitting in a counter in another area and use it to prop up my media laptop when I'm recording videos and editing 🤣 Like on a ship... Things need to serve dial purpose..lol

[@thetriphome4854]

Hi Jon, thanks for the vid... is this made using 1/2" plywood (or 3/4")???

[@unclejonssoap]

Looks like close to 1/2"

[@carpentersization]

Jon put parchment down to slide :) What is the best width. I was thinking 1 1/4

[@Uncle_Jon]

Width for what?

[@carpentersization]

Uncle Reddit sorry to help slide the soap on your old one lol. Love your new one. I am dying to get one.

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

Hi can you help me,I want to make shampoo bars,I understand how to use the soapcalc,but what I don't understand is how much of each oils to use,like how do you know how much of each oils to use,Suzy from the UK 🇬🇧

[@attesmatte]

You need to join at least one Facebook group, preferably a beginner one if you've never made soap before. Shampoo soap formulation is not exactly beginner level. 😜 Google "Liz Ardlady shampoo soap" to read more about that particular type of. 👍

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

Sara Lundström thank you very much for replying,I will do just that X

[@iy650]

Uncle Jon, I have a question. I love soaps and I want to start making soaps myself as a hobby. I like to use natural products for my skin, especially I am obsessed with soaps. But I hear all the time that soaps are not good for my skin PH, that skin PH is around 5 and soaps is 9. Is it true that soaps are messing up with my skin PH? I deal with mild acne en psoriasis, so I really want to know your thoughts about soaps and skin PH. Thanks in advance!!

[@unclejonssoap]

I think that soap would be fine for your skin. The only purpose for soap is to get you clean. In some cases, people over use soap and that is where many skin complications start. Also.. for acne, i highly recommend African Black Soap! It doesn't smell pretty but it really seems to work!

[@iy650]

@@unclejonssoap Thank you so much!! I will try it out!

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[@dillibabu9703]

Uncle hohn how can i get this Soap cutter?iam indian!

[@MEM2022]

Is this one 1” thick?

[@Uncle_Jon]

Nope. This one is 7/8" spacing.

[@CrystalLeeQuibell]

Mine is cutting crooked every time :( I can't seem to get the strings through the soap even if it's only a 18 hours old. I get this wonky looking cut. I have the same one and the single one - same issue. I wrecked three loaves trying to adjust and fix. Is it loose screws? The wires are really tight.

[@unclejonssoap]

I've been looking at mine too. I wonder if it's just cheaper / weaker guitar strings. I may go buy a set like I normally would and see if that improves things. If so I'll do a video on it.

[@CrystalLeeQuibell]

@@unclejonssoap Glad it wasn't just me but also not - it sucks to have the soaps come out wonky. With the single bar it seems to catch on the edge at one part have way down - I might cut/sand it down. The multi bar cut one loaf straight once. :-/ I'll look for the new video and I hope the stronger strings do the trick!

[@unclejonssoap]

Yeah.. it seems like these strings are stretching. A little less of a water discount would help mine stay softer a little longer.

[@sowjanya83]

Do you still make these cutters?

[@unclejonssoap]

Actually, I don't make these. A friend from Russia makes them. I think the link to his site is in the description. Good prices even with shipping!

[@KyleenDrake]

Help me understand why they haven't made something like this for melt and pour?

[@Uncle_Jon]

It would have to be a lot stronger which would make it very cost prohibitive. Plus, the person using it would need to be a lot stronger to get all the wires through. So most melt and pour would be easier in individual cavity molds.

[@KyleenDrake]

@@Uncle_Jon Melt and pour hardens too fast? Seems like there would be another design for melt and pour that does something similar. Perhaps some kind of rigged up hydraulic system with a blade on it. Some geek out there has to get the bright idea to modify a not so expensive tool to do that.

[@Uncle_Jon]

@@KyleenDrake that's just it... Blades are always going to cost more than guitar strings...lol.

[@KyleenDrake]

@@Uncle_Jon But using melt and pour and having a hydraulic cutter, even if it only is cutting individual cavity molds, would allow someone to cut melt and pour very quickly, even if its only one bar at a time. Multi-wire cutters can get up to $300. A guitar string is about $4.00. And a melt and pour cutter is about $8.00. Bit more expensive than a guitar string sure, but I know there are a lot of brilliant people out there that could rig that up. Going to be interesting when they do. Thanks for the heads up.

[@mbahdeborah7411]

Can I get this in Nigeria

[@unclejonssoap]

Yep

[@mbahdeborah7411]

How can I get it

[@jakebenzow3846]

What do you line your molds with? Wax paper? Parchment? Thanks!

[@unclejonssoap]

The clear commercial trash can liners that you would use in places like schools and hospitals, etc. I can get 8 liners from one 30 gallon bag. 😁

[@jakebenzow3846]

Thanks Jon!

[@nenaprice7191]

The plastics looks like delrin.

[@unclejonssoap]

What's delrin?

[@Troyboy2121]

You can actually build the same cutter at home for less than $50.

[@unclejonssoap]

It's also about time spent. Fire me, it's a better deal to have it made. For others it takes more skill than they have to make this type and have it good up for more than a few batches.

[@qmriis]

Please don't hang shit over your breaker box

[@unclejonssoap]

It's not like it was covered all the way..lol. Still looks like a breaker panel. And, that cutter would slide right off if I needed to get in there quickly 😁

[@cajucom90]

help me to have this soap cutter design . how much ? i'm from philippines .