The Best DIY Knife Block EVER!

[@scottdocteur1436]

That's beautiful and so simple to do. That color really popped. Love it.

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks Scott! It was a nice simple project, yet so practical. Still use it daily years later!

[@bedsy1]

Great work there mate you have just inspired me to have a crack at making one, dont have alot of room or all the tools but will see how I go, Thanks again just have to find some nice wood to work with

[@JNDCreations]

@@bedsy1 that’s awesome mate! I hope your build works out well for you! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@jackdawg4579]

I made my first knife block recently following the techniques you showed us in this video - it came out really well thank you! It was the perfect solution for storing a couple of knives I had made specifically with oversize handles for my wife who has arthritis in her hands. She can easily access the knives without dealing with tricky saya's or sheaths and I could also space it out to accommodate the bigger handles and so she doesn't bump her hands taking out the knives.

[@JNDCreations]

That’s awesome to hear Jack! Glad I could help out mate!

[@redlionforge9173]

That knife block is beautiful!

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks legend! It’s still going strong years later! Solid piece.

[@siregar5391]

Cool, awesome, and brillant,

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks mate!

[@xzodiazee9327]

Fantastic and simple

[@JNDCreations]

Xzodia Zee thanks! Very simple and works fantastically. It’s still sitting in my kitchen looking as good as it did the day I made it!

[@GraffWoodshop]

Great idea! Love it!

[@JNDCreations]

Still going strong all this time later. One of the more practical builds I’ve done 😂

[@dsartain3404]

Great video- beautiful job.

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks mate!

[@AlphaKillo2103]

Loved watching this bad boy coming together 🤟

[@JNDCreations]

+fotak47 cheers man!

[@allantheoret5389]

You did a fantastic job. Now I am inspired to make one as well.

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks Allan, I hope yours goes well mate!

[@emadigan523]

Very well done! Love the router idea, I have only seen folks use spacers but don't like the looks of that idea.

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks mate! Yeah the router idea is great allows a perfect fit seamlessly!

[@patrickkinnaird2154]

GREAT Video man!!! Keep up the good work!! I'm in your corner. Definitely subscribing!

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks Patrick! I’d like to think the videos have only gotten better since this one 😂 but it’s still one of my most used projects so far!

[@maxxman33]

Awesome video! I made one just like yours from American Red Oak, and it's almost as beautiful as yours.

[@JNDCreations]

I’d love to work with some American species in the future, bet it looks great mate!

[@cindycarter8615]

That is fantastic!! I’ll get you to measure my knives when you come up & make me one. Love it ❤️

[@JNDCreations]

+Cindy Carter cool!

[@jonmickyd3593]

Just a minor tweak, every time you put your knife in the block or take it out, you are dulling the knife, cut the angle on the bottom on the other side of the block so the knives slide in and out on the blunt side of the knife.

[@JNDCreations]

That’s a good tweak mate!

[@happyhomecrafts]

That's awesome =)

[@JNDCreations]

Thank you 😁

[@gregoryjames7976]

Looks great. While watching I was thinking about the angle on the initial cut. Some thing you may find helpful. I use old tooth brushes for glue up. They work quite well for projects this size, disposable, and the price is right. Thanks

[@JNDCreations]

That’s a great idea mate! Thanks for sharing it!

[@CiderTalbotToo]

Dude this is super awsome was looking for another knife block as I also have a bit of a knife fetish lol. As I'm a keen BBQ'er I do have a lot of knives. This has given me the inspiration to make one myself. Thank you so much for sharing and also a BIG sub from me. Cider..!

[@JNDCreations]

Cider Talbot Too cheers dude! Stoked it’s inspired you to have a crack at making your own! Goodluck with your build mate, and a big thank you for the sub!

[@mundlkalli4396]

GREAT LOOKING Block........what are the angles for the top and bottom ? Thank you

[@JNDCreations]

I only cut an angle on the bottom, but I actually have no idea what the angle is. I just tilted it till it looked good then marked a line 😂

[@mundlkalli4396]

@@JNDCreations awesome thank you for the quick respond !!!!

[@JNDCreations]

@@mundlkalli4396 no problem!

[@DrackCota]

Very cool and dope presentation! Question, what degree angle (moreless) is used for the knives block?

[@JNDCreations]

Alejandro Cota thanks mate! To be honest I’m not sure what the commonly used angle is. I just picked what looked best for me by tilting the block on the bench. Marked that and cut. I never even checked what the actual angle was.

[@shaneryan4805]

Great knife block what router bit did you use cheers

[@JNDCreations]

Hi Shane, Just a cheap straight cut but mate. Nice shallow passes 🤙

[@shaneryan4805]

Thanks will give it a go😊

[@JNDCreations]

@@shaneryan4805 good luck with it mate!

[@sirismile2010]

if you dont make the slot all the way through, it may accumulate water every time when putting knife back after washing.

[@JNDCreations]

Siri that’s a very good point! Personally my knives dry in a rack before going back in the block, but I like your thinking!

[@sumedagunarathna2999]

awesome work 👍 may I know from where you bought the salmon gum timber?

[@JNDCreations]

This slab I picked up from Facebook market place!

[@2byforge]

Not enough clamps brother 😂😂😂

[@JNDCreations]

😂😂 #clampchamp If you think this was a lot of clamps, you should check out my cross cut sled build haha

[@2byforge]

@@JNDCreations hahaha oh don't worry brother I will be going down the rabbit hole of jnd videos shortly!!!!

[@JNDCreations]

@@2byforge champion! There’s enough there to keep you going for a little while 🤣

[@gernblansdon6519]

Wonderful! What was the name of the oil?

[@JNDCreations]

The oil I used on this one was FoodSafe by U-beaut polishes. If I were to do it again though I’d be using the liquid wax by Kustom Creations, far better product and you can get 10% off it using the code in the description!

[@gernblansdon6519]

@@JNDCreations Thanks!

[@lavidacigars]

Holes should have been drilled all the way through for better ventilation. That way bacteria doesn’t build due to all sorts of conditions.

[@JNDCreations]

Which holes mate? I didn’t drill any holes. Do you mean the slots for the blades? That’s a good idea, although I haven’t had any issues so far. Just make sure the blades are clean and dry before going in

[@dnavanlife5846]

That's some knife collection you got going on What software do you use ? Thanks

[@JNDCreations]

Editing software? I started using iMovie but I use Davinci Resolve now!

[@dnavanlife5846]

@@JNDCreations thanks dude I'm going to have ago at making a video

[@JNDCreations]

@@dnavanlife5846 goodluck with it dude, it’s great fun!

[@dnavanlife5846]

@@JNDCreations thanks think I'm going to need it 😂😂 Do you use the free version Or the paid version ? Thanks

[@JNDCreations]

@@dnavanlife5846 they’re both practically the same. The paid version has a few extra features but the free version is super capable!

[@beck645]

Omg! I love this. You have combined my love of cooking with wood working. I need a new beautiful block for my new island and expensive knives. This is fantastic. You seem like such a great guy. Thanks for the really nice video and inspiration!!! Oh! Question. Is the food safe mineral oil the only thing you have put on the wood? I’m guessing you have to reapply more of it now and then?

[@JNDCreations]

G’day mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Yes food safe oil was all I used on this one. I’ve actually only reapplied it once since building this, just to bring the outside back to life. You could potentially use a different finish on the outside if you wanted, but I wanted to play it safe given my knives are used daily! Thanks for the kind words!

[@eladnonnac7529]

Seems it would be easier to clean if slots went clear through to the bottom.

[@JNDCreations]

It might be. Simply washing it with water and tipping it upside down does the job though 🤙

[@justzach3991]

What were the overall dimensions?

[@JNDCreations]

Big enough to house lots of knives 😂 That’s a question I can’t answer for you at the moment mate as I won’t be near the block for a while

[@justzach3991]

@@JNDCreations understood

[@shannanschisler8485]

I made it myself. Just take a fast look for woodprix.

[@JNDCreations]

Shannan Schisler awesome!

[@justinphillips3]

what depth did you rout the slots to?

[@JNDCreations]

Justin Phillips I used the thickest knife as a depth guide and set the router to that for all the slots. You could change the depth for each blade if you like, but this worked well for me

[@HBSuccess]

The only problem - no flexibility. The only knife that can go in ea slot is the one it was designed for. You’ll get tired of that. What happens if you want to replace one with one that’s wider longer or thicker? That’s why commercial knife blocks have universal slots milled end to end.

[@JNDCreations]

Tioga Fretworks i see you’re point, but it’s very fixable for sure. You could cut standard size slots if you liked. I’m a bit ocd like that and would prefer my knives to have an exact spot to go. I can always add another piece of salmon gum to the edges to expand the block for additional knives if needed.

[@HBSuccess]

JND Creations kewl. Sorry didn’t mean to go negative this was a great project. I should have added that the reason I’m still looking for a new knife block plan (a year later) plan is BC I made the same ‘just for my knives’ block and now half the slots don’t fit thanks to an ever growing knife collection 😂 I might just go the bamboo skewer method this time.

[@rschulz01]

Beautiful job! I would, however, encourage you and all woodworkers to wear a mask when cutting wood. Fine particles of dust can get into your lungs, and over time, damage tissue. Keep up the good work!

[@JNDCreations]

Thanks for the advice Richard! I do wear a mask a lot more now 👌

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[@AthSamaras]

??? Really is this The Best Knife Block EVER! ...Ha Ha Ha !!!

[@JNDCreations]

Certainly is. All these years later and it’s still kicking ass!

[@loudebona7819]

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[@JNDCreations]

Sorry mate, not sure what that says, but thanks for checking out the video!

[@Bigdawgblu74]

the music is awesome

[@JNDCreations]

Wow I haven’t watched this one for a while! The shop looks so different 😂 Thanks mate!