X3WD - How to make a stovetop/noodle board for 1st timers

I tried to make this video as short as possible while still being informative. This video is geared more towards fellow woodworkers and their first time attempting to make a stovetop cover/noodle board.
While I use bigger power tools such as a miter saw and table saw, the results can still be achieved with a simple circular saw. I'll share my secret to making sure you get a very smooth finish as well as maintain a deep rich tone for the stain.
MATERIALS USED:
Common pine board 1x6x8 - 2 pieces
Varathane Golden Oak Stain
Varathane Water Based Polyurethane Satin Finish
Steel Wool Grade #0000
Titebond Original Wood Glue
TOOLS USED:
3M Quicklatch Repirator - amz.run/4CZS
Bessey 3/4" H Style Pipe Clamp
Central Pneumatic 20oz HVLP Air Spray Gun
Irwin Quick-Grip Clamps
Dewalt DWE7480 Table saw
Dewalt DW715 Miter saw
Empire Level
Ridgid 5" Orbital Sander
Ridgid Router
Ridgid Cordless Circular Saw
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
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[@CustomWoodWorkDecor]

I sand 220 and use matte polycrylic. I havent tried using a heat gun to dry it though.

[@ChaunaCasteel]

What kind of clamps do you use to hold the whole thing together after gluing the boards? Where can one purchase them?

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Those are 3/4" pipe clamps. They sell them at your local home depot stores usually where the tape measures and hand tools are. The 3/4" clamps alone are $22 each clamp. You need at leaat two. Then you'd have to buy a black steel pipe, $33 for a 10 foot section. HD will also cut the pipe down to the size you need. I usually do 2 three foot sections and 1 four foot section. You'd need two of the bessey 3/4" pipe clamps at least. Thank you.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Another cheaper alternative would be to visit a harbor freight and buy their bar clamps but they're pretty flimsy. With these specific glue ups, you want the boards as flat as possible. Also, make sure to look at the end grain and use an alternating pattern of the wooden rings.

[@ChaunaCasteel]

@@X3WorkshopDesigns What is the black steel pipe you are referring to?

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

@@ChaunaCasteel they're black steel pipes mainly used for gas in homes. Make sure they're 3/4" in size to match the 3/4" pipe clamps from bessey.

[@ChaunaCasteel-cm8xy]

@@X3WorkshopDesigns Do you have a link on HD for these?

[@ChaunaCasteel-cm8xy]

What grit sandpaper do you start and end with?

[@miamited69]

You need to secure the wood when you are routing. Not safe when it moves.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

That's true but I've been doing this long enough and I'm comfortable with my router.

[@kennelhills]

Can you stain the boards before gluing them together?

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Yes. But be sure to tape up the section that's being glue as the glue won't adhere to the stain or finish.