Turning a Barrel into a Butcher Block

[@jacksvlogs9924]

I just gotta say, my dad and I just sat and watched your video together and not only is the wood a work of art but so was the video itself. Every angle, and shot was exactly what I was hoping to see next. Bravo!

[@ryanhawkins]

So glad you guys enjoyed it!

[@PESCATORE-1]

A certified Craftsman... Beautiful work from oakwood that most would burn in a stove. Nothing like Oak for a chopping block. Back when I was a teenager, we came into 6 shuffleboards. 12' long, 2' wide and 4" thick very heavy stuff. All laminated and as strong as an ox. We made a dozen large chopping blocks from them, mostly for Restaurants. Thanks for you Post, great work and finishing. Don

[@onecreative1]

I made a similar sized end grain butcher block out of walnut about a year ago and I was getting flashbacks watching you make this block. Very nice job.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow...what a labor of love. Beautiful, timeless treasure for generations to come!

[@mrrberger]

You should find a local blacksmith, you just attached a LADA door handle to a RollsRoyce. What an excellent chopping board, worth it's weight in gold and the wipe on oil scenes were asmr.

[@Mikemc24]

Yep... the handle killed it. Would have loved to see some brushed stainlesss steel instead.

[@forgenit]

Great work and masterfully edited! I have to agree on the handle critique. I myself would have forged a beautiful Bronze or Copper set of grabs and installed them instead of the cheap looking powder coat models!

[@motomania5985]

​@@forgenit Toxic

[@Dear-John..]

Black screws were proud of the handle 😮

[@Mark-l9k9q]

The addition of that horrible handle and the pozidriv screws killed it.

[@tigger8038]

Pro tip- remove the hoops at the head last. The middle hoops are large enough to slip past the end hoops. If you do this there wont be as much pressure on the remaining hoops and easier to disassemble.

[@texgowing7359]

Excellent example of a portable butcher's block, very well made👍 well done big man & thank you for sharing your skills .👏👏

[@larrychristian4263]

Hi my handyman myself and I saw some of the things you can do with a lighter and also with crazy glue and baking soda outstanding I will keep watching!❤

[@kimr5841]

The amount of love and labor that goes into each of your creations is astounding. What a beautiful board.

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@_mids]

@@ryanhawkins and the amount of glue that was used was amazing also watching you scrape it off was cool to.😁

[@attilioporcu9260]

Meraviglioso!! Sei bravissimo

[@RobSchweitzer]

Definitely digging this a lot more with the shop sounds ASMR than the music. You're one of the few that makes cutting board videos enjoyable to watch :)

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

YES! Ambient sound 10000000000000000000000% better than canned KZbin muzak! These vids are so well done that no words, or distracting music are needed.

[@ryanhawkins]

Appreciate the feedback! I'm diggin' the shop sounds myself.

[@rtisom]

Wow this was more thrilling, suspenseful and satisfying than many a Hollywood blockbuster. Hats off to this amazing and inspirational craftsman.

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks!

[@breakingh2o311]

I hardly ever watch a video from start to finish, but this one kept my interest. The whole time I'm thinking that there is no way I would sell that after all that work. Who would recognize all the effort that went into the piece? Which is why I have a room full of amazing woodworking projects!😁 Nice work. Thanks for all the effort that it takes to document the process.

[@BR-gi2iu]

Very nice

[@djsin2245]

absolute agree

[@PaulSaether]

When you sell a lovely piece like this, or a jaw- dropping restoration piece, you should supply a before-during-after recording so they can show their disbelieving visitors exactly what the piece is and how it was created.

[@Route101North]

We have a local company in Santa Maria that sells used wine barrels. Enjoyed your video. Great Butcher Block. Thanks for sharing this video contact. Continued Success.

[@ronmcdonald754]

It’s just an outstanding and beautiful creation Ryan. Another masterpiece, all from an old oak barrel!🤩👍🏽🇨🇦

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks Ron!

[@ivarmondragon7447]

My eyes went directly to the boards that were all in alinement. A random pattern would have been more aesthetically pleasing. I understand the extra work this would have created. But, a piece like this, deserves it. Great process to watch and learn. Thank you for sharing.

[@skippyskip9959]

not to mention the glue up is pretty bad. By pretty bad. I mean, not good at all

[@MrsGump]

My god you must have infinite patience!! Every time I watch one of ur vids I'm amazed at the amount of time & patience you have/put into all the work you do, esp when prepping stuff. It always shows in the end result tho as ur builds/projects are always beautiful 😃

[@ryanhawkins]

Thank you always for the kind words.😁

[@tommulvey6134]

An absolute class bit of workmanship. A credit to you.

[@mikhailyakunkinakaslowmick1171]

Very impressive! Hard work - excellent result!

[@TheWoodFly]

I'll bet your shop smelled great! Thanks for sharing.

[@billrobertsjr9884]

Great job, looking forward for more of you work.

[@oldcharlie5533]

Alot of effort for a amazing board.. that is a keeper for sure..thank you for sharing the process.

[@spandy22]

Amazing job! So much love and care. A chef will be very happy to use this…

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[@ansarogu]

It's absolutely gorgeous!

[@robertreynolds1606]

As a woodworker who loves reclaimed wood, I would not be able to sell this piece after 40 hours of skillfully assembling a masterpiece like this, I would have to keep them

[@patricknoel2122]

Thats why you make ten at a go

[@ryanhawkins]

I did keep this one. :)

[@dalemartin5133]

I was going to say, that had to be a $5000 cutting board

[@pgwootown]

@@ryanhawkins out of curiosity, how much would this have costed the customer to have one made?

[@akirakushida2540]

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[@navymark101]

Stunning. As a bourbon enthusiast, I thoroughly love this flavor of woodwork. I'm a disabled military retiree that might try this but a smaller scale, I can't in no way afford the equipment you possess however I'm a sailor and I know how to get things done. Thank you for sharing, Navy Mark...

[@jimmyplain7583]

Absolutely amazing work! As I am a wine lover, and owner of several beautiful end grain cutting boards like that I would most definitely like one made from twice used barrel staves. Keep up the incredible work! Unquestionably, a master wood worker in the making!

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks!

[@-Mondlicht-]

So ein schöne Brett wollte ich auch gerne haben ,liebevoller tolle Arbeit ,perfekt und Respekt 👍

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Glad to have seen your work! I'm building a car out of wine barrels, I'm going to do a wine barrel lid checkerboard pattern on my fire wall. Thanks Robert 😁👍

[@ryanhawkins]

Sounds like a fun project!

[@grozenblat]

This is the coolest thing I've watched in years

[@blazeranger5279]

Amazing editing. Truly wonderful to watch!

[@jacqueslevard7218]

Hello from France ! The result is wonderfull, but the process is fascinating ! Thank you !

[@jiioannidis7215]

40h of work! I envy your dedication and patience! One q: as the block gets used, won't some of the glue find its way into the meat?

[@codeblue2532]

Jl,,,I would like to know that also. In terms of laminated (glued) salad bowls, a food-safe finish is applied; so I assume a ‘glue~line’ is inert or non-reactive .?. We can only hope that the whiskey will impart its flavor to the meat…js…lol. Let me know what you learn ¥

[@vrod1a]

WOW 🤩 That’s a masterpiece of top notch craftsmanship 👍

[@miketovar1424]

I wish I could afford that, but I'm pretty shure I can't.

[@tomsommer54]

Its very nice. That was a lot of work you put into that. I hope who ever gets it appreciates it.

[@finnmaccool3385]

It seemed when you were drilling for the handles, the moisture content of the timber was very high. Not sure how long ago you finished this but have you noticed any distortion as it has dried out?

[@ryanhawkins]

It's been about 6 months and yes, it's distorted a little but actually less than I thought it would. I'll be bringing it back to the shop around the 1 year mark and making another video on how it's held up and any refinishing I do to it.

[@rustyholt6705]

Love watching you work. I see a lot of pieces on the web and at craft fairs that folks make. A person makes a beautiful piece and then takes away from the beauty with Phillips head screws. Pretty much in all the pieces that I make. I source out on the web, unique hardware for my attachments. Screws or small bolts with unique heads. Makes aa the difference when you you compare ,side by side. Dude. Your work is far to nice to be using Phillips head screws. Again, love your work...

[@stylianosportokalidis4730]

Great video and excellent build. Could I ask for some clarification though? Is it safe to use with food with all that glue that's gone in the block??? Don't get me wrong, you just got me into starting a new one on my own and would like to make sure before doing all the work. Thanks a lot.

[@ryanhawkins]

I use Titebond 3 and it’s completely food safe and water proof once fully cured.

[@jozefm3382]

aj ja by som chcel odpoved ,lepidlá lak,aj iné?neviem možná niekto vysvetli čo ako ?!

[@TheEdsousa]

I watched all the steps on instagram and now I watched the full video. wordless.

[@mfsolutions]

Beautiful job, I love watching skilled crafters working! I was surprised to see how much moisture came out of the wood when you predrilled the holes for the handle... is that typical for white oak barrel staves?

[@joaonacineto602]

Yýý

[@ryanhawkins]

It is if you don't let them dry out first ;) I did a second video on this build with narration where I talk about the moisture content.

[@mfsolutions]

@@ryanhawkins I am remembering from my days in forestry that the reason they use white oak is that its cells retain moisture unlike other woods (including red oak) and that is why they are critical for storing wines and spirits. By the way another oak is critical in the wine industry... Cork Oak!

[@mfsolutions]

@@ryanhawkins I have discovered "East Coast Boards " as I renovate my 65 yr old house in the oldest city in North America, St John's NL. The studs in the house are local SPF 2x3's although the dimensions are a bit bigger than today's 2x3's. However, what is interesting is that they are local 2x3's grown in a climate where the springwood is about as thick as the summerwood! in most climates the springwood is 5-10 times the thickness of the summer wood. (springwood is the lighter colour of the growth ring while the darker portion is the summer wood)... It would be very cool to make a butcher block from this spruce. Especially since spruce is naturally antibacterial.

[@lindaboyd9577]

Also my

[@raybozzer8119]

Hi Ryan, that was a lot of work. I figured it was a lot of hours based on all the steps. The video was very informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@donaldpyles2891]

After reading the comments below, I would point out that for me this video was as much about being creative and showing you can make a show piece cutting board out of about anything if you have the skills. I like that you don't use a whole bunch of high end tools to do this.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Yep, agreed! That had me going, too, until I thought about it. Barrels are EXPENSIVE around here but that wasn't the point as you very well pointed out!

[@ryanhawkins]

It's not always about the resources, but how resourceful you can be with what you got. Thanks for watching!

[@PokeBowl82]

Wow, that was trippy! Good stuff!

[@googleyoutubechannel8554]

Now turn it back into a barrel.

[@AlanHiatt]

Thank you for this video, its cool to see what can be done with salvaged wood. It turned out really nice.

[@danwalker9999]

I noticed the moisture pull out when you drilled into the side. Do these barrels hold onto moisture for a long period of time and does the moisture affect the stability of your product as time passes?

[@tyrus0872]

I noticed that also, however he was slopping on a lot of moisture during the process and it's oak, not a very porous wood. Good Q?.

[@MrMarkRoads]

Oak is very porous and a poor choice for cutting boards. I do admire his dedication and craftsmanship. Maple is choice wood for this application.

[@ryanhawkins]

Moisture content of the barrel wood was a bit high (13%). If I was making this for a client, I'd let the staves dry out after dismantling before building the board. But this was simply a fun project that's staying in my kitchen, so I"m not too concerned about any future wood movement.

[@marlonvite4152]

Having very wealthy clients is the best for any art .... thanks X3 for sharing ; )

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@BunnyNiyori]

That was depressing. No the project was gorgeous. But that used to be my career. I miss it. Now I just get to watch. I miss my shop. I miss the smell of cut wood. I miss the satisfaction. I miss my youth and my health.

[@jorgeluislameiralameira4015]

Mas vc fes muito disso entao matou bem a vontade

[@peteacher52]

The finished product is so lovely that one can hardly imagine a butcher preparing a joint with his hatchet on it! But as you say, a private kitchen where it can be admired while being used is more appropriate.

[@dwasifarkaralahishipoor2223]

I made a beautiful cutting board for my wife out of jatoba and maple. She never uses it; it's too pretty.

[@ryanhawkins]

My wife uses it every day in our kitchen.🙂

[@dwasifarkaralahishipoor2223]

@@ryanhawkins So THAT'S where it went. I was wondering what happened to it.

[@jobyshaw5459]

I don’t know why I am saying this but keep pushing forward GOD has big plans for you!

[@Jesus1sKing]

Amen, God Bless you Brother.

[@ИгорьКузнецов-з4п]

​@@Jesus1sKing.

[@whatsup1831]

the freehand cuts to make square at wonderful.

[@4vinylsound]

It would be easier to just go to work for a day or two and pay 3 to 500 bucks and buy a butcher's block LOL.

[@bcope4639]

Yeah buddy but then we wouldn't have a video

[@hairyballbastic8943]

people like you are why the nerd emoji was created

[@tohrazul]

Yeah, but who's going to hire someone for just a day or two?

[@harleycharley8323]

I’d buy a butchers block from this craftsman any day! Had to subscribe!

[@Zzrdemon6633]

Sadly you are a reflection of the times!

[@bubihartmann3961]

Eine gute Arbeit von einem guten Mann!👍🍀😁 Viele Grüße aus Deutschland

[@driversseat9801]

Oak is terrible for butcher blocks due to its open pores which can collect bacteria....maple is much better for food service applications...

[@ron0126]

This myth has been thoroughly disproven to the point almost no one dares bring it up anymore. Researchers have shown that oak has anti microbial properties that thwarted the growth of four major bacterial species linked to infection.

[@TosaNewsense]

One of the most amazing upcycled pieces I've ever seen. Bravo!

[@TEENASQUARE]

I was mesmerized, almost hypnotized watching this. I never knew this much work (and clamps!) were needed to make a cool butcher block like this. If y’all ever get tired of it , I’ll be happy to take it off your hands. 🙏🏻

[@ryanhawkins]

So glad you enjoyed the build! I'll keep you in mind if it's ever looking for a new home. :)

[@vladimirziffer2068]

Beautiful wood. beautiful work. A table made of this wood would have to be beautiful.

[@EmsillCazm]

Great job and a lovely finish, I personally would have used raised head slotted wood screws to attach the handles

[@andredecellier2988]

Bravo, magnifique réalisation

[@bjornkarlsson7522]

Wow, you are absolutely incredible in your creation 😍

[@donaldduke2233]

Great video. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJoebella]

seen a video where the guy soaked his cutting boards in a vat of oil then waxed them. I like how you used the old barrels very good work. thanks

[@woodymartl]

Hello i'm Martin from Bavaria, this Butcher Block is so great and perfect, i like it so much. You've done a very great job. I can not more say than " RESPECT ", and this comes from my heart. Best wishes for the next work from Bavaria, for you and the family all the best. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@ryanhawkins]

Wow Martin, thanks very much for the kind words!

[@woody3590]

Asolutely stunning work and craftmanship..it looks beautiful. You didnt miss one attention to detail. The oak barrel is so beautiful brought back to life...lol This would look absolutely gorgeous inlaid in a marble kitchen counter-top 😊

[@tomsommer54]

Very nice. That was a lot of work for you.

[@trueleyes]

that is the first thing you have done that really one never sees woodworkers do and that is glue both faces of a glue-up assembly, BRAVO good work there. one side wet and the other dry is never as good as both side wet.

[@geobrown9413]

With only one side wet, rub the joint together and it is good to go, especially with edge joining.

[@ironaggies]

Beautiful unique project, kudos!

[@ryanhawkins]

Thanks!

[@shaynoncoppenbarger1598]

Stunning

[@TeddyWalla]

That thing is a BEAST!!!

[@robertgoss4842]

Brilliant piece of work. More, please.

[@noahdurfey537]

I love it, awesome work!

[@leisongivangomo4478]

VERY VERY NICE!

[@jefflong7041]

Wow, amazing piece, enjoyed the video!

[@robertmccabe2993]

Beautiful job

[@gerrymaye2360]

nice job, enjoyed watching, lotta work

[@lancebailey683]

Beautiful upcycle of an old whiskey barrel.

[@h.muller259]

Absolutely great work!💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@andrebourque2165]

thank god for your dust collection system!

[@jandostal7343]

A work of art 🎨 👏👏

[@renemercado8618]

Looks great. Good idea for the wood supply. Take care.

[@ericklein2589]

Stunning!

[@ryanhawkins]

Thank you!

[@ef2967]

Wow that really turned out great. Lotta work straightening the boards though. Very nice.

[@arlenelobban703]

What a beauty - thanks for sharing!

[@troytsk]

So glad I watched your video, I've got a block just like that one too clean up

[@MrBamalam1]

Simply amazing work kind sir.

[@ryanhawkins]

Thank you kindly!

[@TM-je7nf]

WOW, Amazing workmanship. Thanks for the video.

[@dimaozgikhin]

Браво маэстро это музыка Ваше творчество и энергия восхищает в каждом видео 👏👏👏👍

[@HeliRy]

Crazy, was just thinking of this exact same project last night. Then your video pops up haha. Turned out beautifully 👌

[@celte38]

Hello super boulot ! Ce bloc de boucher est une œuvre d'Art ! Pour moi le seul petit bémol est d'avoir fait un chanfrein pour les vis dans le bois ,je l'aurais plutôt fait dans la poignée , pour que les vis soit a fleur ! Encore Bravo pour votre persévérance !

[@NoneNone-gk9wt]

Man I need this guy in my shop. Wow is he fast lol

[@ryanhawkins]

😂

[@craigpreston8260]

i must say, usually I would skip ahead on repetitive processes, but I found myself in a bit of a trance watching your video. Great production and excellent work!

[@JOSELUI]

Mis felicitaciones, es usted un magnífico artesano de la madera.

[@hendroncharles2125]

Beautiful

[@donlopeaguirre112]

It is beautiful - well done sir !

[@ryanhawkins]

Glad you like it!

[@jesssheteron902]

Beautiful perfect!

[@stephenkennedy7931]

Beautiful job work of art. As I was watching I seen along your back wall I used to have a bunch of bundles of wood taped together just like that brought back some good memories.

[@joseluisjimenez3689]

Awesome work my 🙏 respect

[@hougster2530]

I just made a bar front out of whiskey barrels and have a barrel left over and didn’t know what to do with it. I do now. This is awesome!

[@ryanhawkins]

Have fun!

[@ICU2B4UDO]

With oiling and waxing it 2x a year, that board will last a Millennium!! Great job mate!👍