The Most Expensive Cutting Board?

Probably not the most expensive. But it is a very sexy walnut cutting board. Get Subscribed! Lots of expensive custom pieces coming up. Thanks for watching.

[@frostman05]

Whether you know it or not. Your willingness to share the difficulties your family has gone through, is helping other people going through it as well. Knowing they're not alone is comforting in a way. I continue prayers and as always, enjoy your work. Congrats on the panto pick up!

[@robertborberg6427]

That plane memorializing your son is absolutely breathtaking

[@SawyerDesign]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks Robert

[@DDL2728]

Wow, your sister is blessed to get one of your creations!! That you hand planed that is impressive!! You are a true craftsman!! Your engraved planer in memory of your son is such a treasure!! God bless y'all!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Dianne

[@DDL2728]

@@SawyerDesign 💞

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Nick, you will never forget Saber, hopefully in the future you will be blessed with a child. The cutting board is beautiful, I hope your sister appreciates it. Thanks for sharing.

[@brigetteanderson-atkins1128]

What a beautiful plane for your son. Happy anniversary to your sister!!

[@layneinchains4047]

That plane is amazing!! Bless you and your family… amazing work brother keep it up!

[@daltrywoodworks8811]

Great looking board! I kept waiting for a dovetail to show up somewhere....there's always next time.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha that would be my m.o. don’t have to wait too long around here to see a dovetail

[@1deerndingo]

@@SawyerDesign Maybe a double dovetale and inlaid dovetale? Really like to see your method of doing them.

[@SawyerDesign]

instagram.com/p/B3LXMnQgmPM/? Here’s the dts I did on the last cutting board I did

[@chriswindberg5010]

That memorial plane is amazing. What a beautiful, thoughtful way to keep your son close to you in your shop. That engraver did a fantastic job. 👏

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Chris. She’s an incredible artist.

[@lisahodges8299]

How water proof is your wood glue? Chopping boards that are loved get washed frequently.... Birdy

[@markmcintire3401]

Nick! It’s simple and the grain looks amazing. And yes, I’m a nerd, your a nerd, don’t you want to be a nerd too. Sounds familiar!

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo!!!! 🇵🇪

[@chrisstearns10]

You showed me something I didn't know but I understand why you do it after thinking about it. Jointing the two peices at the same time.👍👍💪🧠💚🪵 Thank you for the knowledge bro👍💪🧠Great video👍👍👍👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Chris! Glad you picked something up. Tried to make a simple project fun and entertaining

[@EMWoodworking]

That’s a very nice $500.00 cutting board. 😁👊🏽

[@joeforster5503]

As usual, awesome job! get your use of shellack on bottom and sides. What do you use for the top?

[@SawyerDesign]

I finish everything off with oil. Been liking walrus oil’s lineup for cutting boards a lot. amzn.to/3t3nBEG

[@ryanedward7508]

Hey ma, what’s up 🎵

[@sterlinghein]

Love the tunes

[@TOTHEPOINT82]

That fake sponsor plug lol

[@SawyerDesign]

Lol glad you liked that

[@shivakumar-lv6wr]

I am sorry but what happened with his son?

[@deanwilliams93]

$500?

[@njb72666]

500 dollars?

[@rjfischer2553]

10:58

[@oldhess]

You lost me when you did the jointing with fat and skinny. What was that all about?

[@SawyerDesign]

Triangles taper so the wide side goes in, skinny goes away from the fence. Just a handy way to ensure the jointed edges are complimentary, regardless if the fence is perfectly 90

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I am convinced 70-80% of my cutting boards go unused because they're "too pretty". So sad. Because they're very functional and built to take heavy use.

[@mattanson3552]

You're the first person I've seen take a hand plane to flatten an end grain cutting board. Very subtle and impressive display of how sharp you keep your plane irons!

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha low key flex. Thanks Matt

[@LimitOfN]

@@SawyerDesign I agree. That was pretty cool. I hadn't seen that before either.

[@nicklarson801]

The end grain does not work well in a planer, so this way or using a drum sander works best.

[@SawyerDesign]

Drum sander would definitely be nice

[@mmarsha9]

Great video, I like how your work incorporates a bit of old and new school techniques with the hand and powered planes. Also, as a father of my own son, I can't imagine the heartbreak.

[@hebierob]

NIck: Saber has cool parents. Yup, hang in there. For me the first two-four years were the hardest. Still praying for you guys.

[@SawyerDesign]

As always, thanks Henry. Hits in weird times in weird ways. Learning to deal with the void. It’s always reassuring to hear that the void becomes more bearable

[@larrypostma2866]

@@SawyerDesign It really does. Not everyday but most of them. Wishing you all the best.

[@markwellington1254]

I memorialized my son with a tattoo that was his twin's idea. He lived for 27 hours but he still lives in his twin, my wife and in me, as well as his three other brothers. We need to remember. You are truly an artisan of wood! Thanks and keep working with Blacktail Studio.

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Nick! Fantastic looking cutting board! 😃 The engraving in the plane is really sweet. Awesome idea! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@petehafner1659]

The plane is a beautiful way to keep your son close by. I'm curious as to how you came up with a $500 price tag? I must be giving my stuff away.

[@monkeychicken27]

Thank you! I watched twice for a mention of cost breakdown.

[@mattelias721]

Walnut makes the best end-grain cutting boards. Stunning outcome, and thanks for sharing your son's plane. Also, don't sweat the procrastination thing... I've been meaning to stop that myself, but put it off until later. Question: what was that tool you used to go over the signature before you put the white paint in it?

[@bwiltse2620]

Not OP, but I believe that's just an engraver.

[@SawyerDesign]

Yeah it’s an old engraver my dad gave me. He had a couple. Kind of a vibratory scribe. First time I’ve used it on wood- actually worked quite well

[@mattelias721]

@@SawyerDesign Just saying: 'vibratory scribe' sounds dirty. Where can I obtain one? Please don't say AmaGoogle.

[@SawyerDesign]

I’m not sure. Mine look to be from the 70’s

[@nylxchan88]

That plane hits the feels. Absolutely beautiful and a great way to remember your son by.

[@MWAWoodworks]

that's a beautiful board brother. And Jenny is a true master of her craft. Her work is always amazing.

[@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585]

Hey Sawyer , i need to know a couple of things from you but first ! WAOW amazing cutting board and it’s a first for me to see someone put shellac on the underside , if the finish is’nt the same your board will cup or bow . Any how that’s me and you must have good reason to do that 😜👍🏼🇨🇦 Ok now i would like to know how big is your shop , cause i’m downsizing to a 16’x20’ shed / workshop . Need also to know why you chose to have a tablesaw seperate to a combination jointer/planer ? In stead of small all in one 5 combo kit ? Also since you chose Hammer , maybe , you have discounts ? Anyway thx for your help ❤️

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey good questions! The seal coat on the bottom is to keep the finish from draining through the board. My shop is 20x20. I’m not familiar with any commercial grade all in one units that are precise enough for the work I do. Woodsmiths seem to be a hobby grade machine

[@jonlai9]

I agree, I would not add shellac or anything else on the underside for exactly that reason. Boards have to have even moisture distribution on both sides to avoid warping/cupping.

[@dejangaavrilovic7584]

u are by far one of the best woodworker i have ever seen!!! hope you blow up like the rest ! i will be supporting you and spread the word!!! true craftmanship

[@SawyerDesign]

Much appreciated!

[@meperson]

Very nice cutting board with nice small details like chamfer and inset legs. Subscribed 🙂.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey much appreciated! 🙏

[@christianafey]

Air Fryers were also God's gift to french fry enthusiasts who like to order takeout :D I'm pretty sure mine has saved at least 500 bucks' worth of garbage fries

[@SawyerDesign]

Dude yes.

[@customcal1]

New to your channel I was watching Blacktail studio. And then you popped up. Your work is absolutely amazing kid. Your attention to detail is second to none. I’m 57 years old and you have taught me a lot in the last two weeks. Thank you keep up the videos I can’t believe you don’t have over 1 million prescribers are ready

[@ajkustoms5386]

I am new to the channel, but i just subscribed. If you dont mind, because im new here and havent seen previous videos yet, what happened with Saber? I have a 9 month old son, Maverick, and he has changed my world. Im a big watch buff, so im having one of my favorite time pieces engraved for Mav. That handplane was truly a work of art. Best wishes and your family is in my prayers.

[@SawyerDesign]

That’s awesome man. Cherish it. Full Story kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WUanSbo6p1gpY Abbreviated story/build kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2TNaouvaJimldU What’s your favorite watch you’re having engraved?

[@ajkustoms5386]

@@SawyerDesign i am a big fan of Deep Blue watches, especially the ones with Tritium in them. The one i engraved is called the Alpha Marine. Check them out if you’re into watches like that. I will be watching the other videos in a bit. I have a feeling they are going to break me down 😢

[@SawyerDesign]

Oh nice. Mine looks just about the same. Yeah the full story isn’t an easy watch. The build might be a better choice

[@pamrieger4565]

Good brother. Mine made me a China cabinet. He’s gone now but his cabinet lives on.

[@bradbesco6595]

Your channel is fantastic. But, this build is weak; can I have my 30 minutes back?

[@SawyerDesign]

11:49* No Brad, that’s not how time works. YMMV with old content.

[@Thijs_Albers]

I had to press like when you made the sponsor joke xD

[@wooddiy4k740]

good job,

[@edwinghysebrechts9377]

Bet you wished you spend the extra money for the A3 31 like i did when i hit the limit the first time. Those 5cm extra dont seem worth it till you need them

[@SawyerDesign]

I got mine used like new with my bandsaw for $2K. Probably would have gone bigger if I had been buying new

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Love the little plane in memory of your son. Sorry

[@Woodrat]

Bruh, it HAS to be walnut ;). @1:00 it was such a familiar feeling that I, without knowing I was doing it, jumped right back into the calculations I was doing before I came in from the shop tonight. For me it goes one of two ways: I'm full on Good Will Hunting or either 2+2=orange...

[@mirosllaw61]

Absolutely beautiful, as usual ! I am curious, what kind of tool is that when you made pin mark for rubber legs drill ? Thank you.

[@tektrixter]

Automatic (spring loaded) center punch

[@mirosllaw61]

@@tektrixter Thank you for your answer, could you be more specific which one you are using and is it good ? (Automatic (spring loaded) center punch). Thank you very much.

[@jmwoodcraft7842]

Love the board. Love the plane more. Also, am I the only one that never thought to just reverse a board back over the planer instead of lifting it up & over????

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha thanks John. Careful with that, but it works!

[@hersir557]

Where can i buy a branding iron like you have? I can not find a reputable seller

[@SawyerDesign]

I wish I could help! This one was given to me. It’s almost definitely maybe a gear-heart?

[@justinvellier6220]

Hold up! 2 things. First, the Memorial plane is stunningly beautiful. Second, what was that you did when planing the boards with the triangle? I never seen that before. Is there an added benefit?

[@johnbaker1263]

Proper positioning..

[@donaldadams1644]

i too love your memorial, 'forever with me', plane. That said, I think this a very 'luxurious looking' cutting board. I am sure the recipient will be thrilled with it. Don from South Aust.

[@ilglejn]

Beautiful board. Could you explain what the '+4' jig in your thicknesser is? Do you put it in each time you switch mode to avoid having to wind the bed all the way up? Have a similar combo setup and it is really annoying. Thanks!

[@SawyerDesign]

Yep! Exactly. Saves a ton of cranking

[@ilglejn]

@@SawyerDesign Thanks mate. Great idea. I will try to replicate it!

[@maturefox1]

... piece of beauty! ;)

[@davidworks7758]

One sided! Two sides is 1000 dollars!

[@KAYAKN]

What vacuum setup do you use?

[@torywalker572]

I'm on what I believe is my 3rd time watching most if not all your video's and everytime seeing the plane it brings tears to my eyes. Definitely makes me squeeze my son extra tight and enjoy every mintue with him that much more. What a awesome way to memorialize your son!

[@markramsell454]

Why put off today when you can put it off tomorrow?

[@SawyerDesign]

Exactly!

[@drewp132]

Could you provide me with some more details on grain orientation to get that look? My brain just was kinda lost how you achieved it. From my understanding you first laminated strips of the wall nut in opposite grain direction or was it just flipped (like a happy face sad face grain pattern) and then cross cut and repeat?

[@mirosllaw61]

Absolutely beautiful, as usual ! I am curious, what kind of tool is that when you made pin mark for rubber legs drill ? Thank you.

[@jeremiahsingularo7340]

dear gods.. watching this suffering made me love my cheap russia made oak board.

[@eserrandoqueseaprende.4623]

Top d+

[@kevinwillingham172]

Came for the cutting board…stayed for the air fried corn dogs 🌽 🐶. Killer work per the usual👌🏼

[@christophercastor6666]

Block plane for the initial pass/glue-be-gone-scrape is a Gangster Move! This is the first time I have come across your work, and I am STOKED to have found you! Thank you for sharing your story, your beautiful creation, and your obvious passion for making cool shit! -C.Y. Castor

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice

[@danielkanaszyk485]

Will it not warp because you put 2 different finishes on either side?

[@I.E.C.E.]

You are one of the best woodworkers! Nice work man! Love you imagination!

[@keno2048]

Okay, that plane is simply bad to the bone. Excellent idea!

[@peterzola1665]

First video I have ever watched, then watched again immediately! Laughed out loud several times!

[@timbertannin9884]

I haven't considered setting the feet in like that before. Great idea and looks fantastic 👌

[@hippieslacker6466]

your son will always be with you, I can see it in your work. Easy to see you put your heart into your work.

[@Wmtyoung1]

Bro! You can’t use Pantorouter clamps for a cutting board glue up!!! Are you nuts?! That’s just crazy thinking!! 😉🤣 Seriously though, get a sponsor. ❤️

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha they actually just picked up the channel! My next mid roll on a build will be brought to you by panto

[@jonathonmcclain7737]

Odd question, dunno if it's been answered. What is that leather pouch on your belt for? Phone? Wallet? Knives lol? I like the look and idea of it and wanted to know were you got it or if you made it? Thanks for making incredible videos!

[@SawyerDesign]

All your answers, sir. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKnXmZqha92afrc

[@tntcox100]

That hand plane for Saber is beautiful and truely an awesome way to immortalise the little fella. Stay strong brother. Oh yeah , nice cutting board and loved the vid 😂👍👍

[@Jacksterific]

Soooo....is that also a big fender washer in your back pocket? Lol Seriously though, i have never seen anyone blast out an endgrain cutting board that fast. And welcome to the Pacific Northwest 👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha yep got a whole stack in the back pocket lol thanks Jack!

[@davekavanagh7599]

I know you're American and all but your style would really fit in with me and my friends 🤣 Really enjoying your videos in Ireland 🤙

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks Dave

[@BigBrianStormer]

That's a really nice pattern on the cutting board

[@livedeliciously]

The penmanship on the cutting board engraving is 🔥. True artist.

[@JustFun-vc2ri]

Great video and cutting board Nick. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheTranq]

The engraving on the LN is beautiful. I think I asked before but what do you use for editing? I like how you have the animation on your emblem. I use FCP/Motion but my emblem was in illustrator

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you. My emblem was done in illustrator. All the motion graphics in AE and I edit in Premiere.

[@TheTranq]

@@SawyerDesign gotcha-cool!

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

I have never put feet on the cutting boards I've made - it wastes half the board. Just put the board on a wet rag to keep from slipping and turn occasionally. ALWAYS wet both sides when cleaning. I also put a deep groove around the perimeter so it's easy to pick up the board. Nice job.

[@daveklein2826]

1/2 of my customers request them

[@Srrrokka]

You're a nerdy delight! :D

[@woodchuckski]

Rubber baby buggy bumpers :)

[@makermark67]

Amazing engraving on the plane. No words for your loss. I can't even imagine. I don't know you but I'll pray for you from now on. And you do absolutely stunning work. Thanks for this channel and sharing your talent.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much mark

[@dpmeyer4867]

cool

[@c.a.g.1977]

6:55 Wow. Just wow.

[@johnhastings1874]

Well done.

[@sausage1466]

That is when a drum sander comes in handy.

[@SawyerDesign]

No kidding!

[@felixmason6206]

Love ya work as always mate.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Felix!🤙

[@JoshIbbotson]

I made a sapele board with a few thin poplar strips for my nan, went to visit her the other day and saw her regular oak one... "Nan where's the chopping board I made for you?" My Nan: Oh I use it to serve glasses on, it's too pretty to use. Was tempted to take a knife to it then and there and go "well now it ain't so get using it!" Beautiful work as always!

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha seriously! My parents say the same thing. So funny. Thanks Josh

[@tonyimperial5323]

First one I made I only had my grandfathers old Frankenstein jack plane and it was the toughest job I did.

[@CloudfeatherRusticWorks]

Looks pretty meh for that price point. If you're going to make a cutting board specifically for calling it the most expensive and getting KZbin views, you should've at least made it out of burl or something that looks interesting. Lol

[@Kosteriffic]

$500? Who would pay that

[@SawyerDesign]

Presumably, people with $500 and a need for a walnut end grain cutting board.

[@Ragnovlod]

I would, and 1000 for the one in his knife holder video. So there is that.

[@Kosteriffic]

In Europe people pay $1 for a cutting board at ikea. There’s a lot of work in your cutting board but people often buy the cheap sh*t

[@thewoodshop69]

$500. WOW a bit much

[@SawyerDesign]

You bought any walnut lately?

[@thewoodshop69]

@@SawyerDesign how many bf was that board?

[@SawyerDesign]

About 10. So I guess $450 is probably a bit more fair.

[@rozinant1237]

10 x 20 x 2 = 400cu in. Which is about 2.66 bd. Ft. Don’t whine to me about waste, 20% tops. Let’s call it 3 bd. Ft. Even. Where I live, walnut is $16.00 a bd. Ft.

[@SawyerDesign]

Sorry, I don’t work for free 🤷‍♂️ still have to buy the whole board, choose grain, pay for the shop, the tools…. Don’t whine to me about not knowing how business works.

[@DIYHGP]

That’s the wrong glue you should use tight bond three

[@SawyerDesign]

Nope. This’ll never see that much water 👍 two works just fine

[@smokinpork]

Sweet