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Cutting Board 101: How to Make a Cutting Board

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I’ve done dozens upon dozens of different styles of cutting boards the last few years. Along the way I’ve picked up quite a few tips and tricks and wanted to share them out with the community. While this is a comprehensive “101” how to make a cutting board video, there are certainly tips for the experienced board maker as well. —⏱Timestamps⏱— 00:00 Cutting Board Intro 01:45 Wood Selection 02:06 Surfacing Lumber 02:49 Cutting to Length 03:28 Cutting Strips 04:12 Getting a Great Glue Joint 07:05 Making the Pattern 07:29 Glue-Up 08:46 Flattening Cutting Board 09:56 Juice Groove Jig 10:57 Cutting Board Handles 11:34 Edge Profiles 12:08 Sanding Tips 13:23 Raising the Grain 14:03 Finish Options 15:44 Final Sanding 16:16 Waxing the Board 17:14 Wood Identification 17:50 Final Tips For more styles of cutting boards, and all kinds of other woodworking content, check out   / 6_8woodworks   For more on End-Grain cutting boards, check out my brick patte …...more
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