Wow, finally someone that explains it very, very detailled and thoroughly, not like a lot of other hobbyists woodworker youtubers that only make "fancy" edited videos. Thanks so much, greetings from Germany!!!
Really liked the video. Would suggest using a riving knife on your table saw, using a push stick, and lowering the blade to reduce exposure to your hand.
Thanks Michael, much appreciated. That Powermatic 66 has been replaced now, after thirty years, with a new Sawstop which has an optimal way to set a riving knife, not to mention a safety system in case I had an accident. 👍
Thanks Paul, I’m glad you enjoyed it! That was a while ago and we’ve come a ways since then. We do a livestream every Thursday night if you haven’t seen it. (Links through epicwoodworking.com) Thanks for watching! 👍😎
I've seen hundreds of hours of youtube videos; you're a great teacher; I like to understand why things are done; and you go into a level of detail that helps me learn to wood work ; not just make the one thing the video is about! Great job; you've got a new sub here!
Henry Velez Thank you Henry! That really means a lot to me to get such positive feedback. If you are in the USA, you may be interested to know I just took on a new job/role as host of a PBS Woodworking show which should be airing starting in April 2018. Will probably be available online too so may not matter where you live. My plan is to keep on making video and project plans for Epic Woodworking, especially since the TV show won’t allow the time it takes to show the finer points. Thanks again! Tom
Henry Velez Thanks, and yes. The new name will be Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking. )It used to be just Rough Cut (woodworking with Tommy Mac) Tommy MacDonald, the former host, left after seven seasons. And the new version will feature a partnership with Fine Woodworking magazine, so that’s why the name is that way. The formal announcement is coming soon...so that’s your inside scoop for now :) Thanks again, Tom
That's pretty funny; because when I saw this video; that's actually the show that it reminded me of. I happened to see that show because Mark Spagnolo was on it (The wood whisper). If I were to make a comment; if you incorporated more of the youtube woodworkers on the show it would be a great cross over; and possibly increase your fanbase/age group! Good luck on the show!
Henry Velez Yes, that’s a great idea Henry. We will be doing that I’m sure and glad to have great woodworkers/teachers on as guests wherever we can find them. But like you say, if they come with a following all the better! We have a nice lineup for the first season and have our work cut out. I’ve seen a few RUclips Furniture maker woodworkers, but if you ever compile a list of the top 5 - 10, in your humble viewing opinion, be sure to pass it along to me as it could be helpful. Thanks again, Tom
Hi Tom. Thx for tutorial. One of the best I have seen with detailed step by step. No hidden tips. I am going to try it as well. Unfortunately I do not have jointer and band saw (yet) but Rome also was built in steps ;) Have to use only table saw and thickener which are on board already. Thx.
Harley Bradley Thanks Harley, that really means a lot to me. We have filmed 10 of the 13 episodes so far, and they all get edited down to 26 minutes. So I hope to put together some longer form videos too. If you are interested in knowing when things get posted, we will be making announcements through our mailing list at epicwoodworking.com. Thanks again! Tom
You Sir are an incredible teacher. You taught me more in your videos than watching a dozen or more others. You explain what to do and why. Thank you so much. I think I do one of these now.
Wow, thanks Duncan, I appreciate the kind words. I’m so glad you found the videos helpful. If you’re interested and haven’t seen it yet, the best way for you to connect to other projects we have done,or will be announcing, is at our website, epicwoodworking.com. Hope you enjoy your experiences in the shop! Tom
Tom! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!! Your videos by far the best end-grain cutting board video anywhere on RUclips!!! thank you for all of the great information, knowledge & tips you have shared!! I am attempting my first woodworking project ever and starting with a cutting board - I will be using all of your techniques and tips to help me out!!! thank you again!!!
That’s nice if you to say and means a lot to me, thank you! Hope your project goes well and you have a good time along the way. You might be interested in the live-streams I’m doing on Thursday nights at 8 PM eastern time. If so, you can connect through our website epicwoodworking.com Thanks again! Tom
This is the best woodworking video I've EVER seen, speaking as a professional finish carpenter/built-in cabinetmaker. You engagingly demonstrate numerous techniques both traditional and modern ! THANK YOU!
Wow, thanks Dan, was that’s high praise. I have found learning to communicate is as much an art and craft as knowing the actual woodworking techniques. So it means a lot to hear you feel that way. If you haven’t got on yet, check out our live-streams each Thursday night at 8 PM. You can get connected through our website epicwoodworking.com. Thanks again! Tom
Dear Tom, I have really enjoyed watching your two videos where you teach the technique for the cutting board, you have incredible patience and clarity of concepts, despite not being very good English, let me advise you to enter the option in your channel to subtitle in Spanish or create the same videos already translated as some of your colleagues do, that way I assure you will have a larger audience and subscribers! A warm greeting from Argentina!
Thank you for letting me know how you enjoy the videos Fernando. I was not aware of the subtitle options so we will happily look into making that available. It’s great to know you are watching all the way from Argentina! Thanks again, Tom
We looked into the option of translating the subtitles Fernando. Here's how to access them in Spanish. Make sure the subtitle option is selected by clicking the "CC" at the bottom of the screen. Then go to Settings on the video (the small wheel) and click "Subtitles/CC" then "Auto-translate." You will be given a list of many languages from which to choose. Select Spanish and you're good to go! Thanks for the question so now we know and can share this with others!
Hi, Another new subscriber. I agree with numerous other comments, I think you are a good teacher with some very good made points . I’ve just been making one today and watching you I quickly realised my mistake of planing down my boards pre cutting into strips. Just as you highlighted, I’ve lost thickness where I could have saved it if I had cut into strips first. Lesson learned. Thank you, I look forward to part 2 and future videos. Best wishes, Peter Atkin Sheffield. UK
Hi Clyde, thanks for your kind words. We're working on getting the funding for season 2 of the show newly branded as Classic Woodworking. You should find Season 1 on Create under that name. And it's even on Amazon Prime as well! Thanks for your interest and support. :)
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Why you only have 6k subscribers and 26k views and that other guy who has no personality and, in comparison, a shit video that obviously lacked any kind of preparation or dedication of thought has 1.3M views, is beyond any logical comprehension of mine! You ACTUALLY are crafting a beautiful board by HAND from start to finish; explaining every, single step, in detail with supporting facts, while simultaneously providing proper usage and function of each tool, as well as safety guidelines to follow, all the while maintaining "eye contact" with your invisible audience - not to mention even throwing some humor in here and there throughout the entire video (that bit about Julia Child was hilarious!) - absolutely amazing and underrecognized time, effort, and clear passion for the art of your product - which feels cold as what you do is artwork. An art of fine woodworking which you genuinely stands behind as though each board was being made as a family heirloom for your own family. You deserve some prestigious award, followed by a parade and feast. You're a damn good teacher. Even though it isn't your profession, your reverence speaks loud and clear through your delivery and knowledge which you have provided for those lucky enough to make that click. Thank you, humbly and truly. I've said too much, per usual, so I'll let Julia have the last word, “I discovered that when one follows the artist's eye one sees unexpected treasures in so many seemingly ordinary scenes.”
Wow, seriously that was by miles the kindest most affirming comment I have had. And good question, why don’t I have more subscribers? :) I think I’m in serious need of a promoter like you! In addition to being over the top encouraging, your comment was beautifully written, ending with a profound quote by Julia of all people...tying it back with your earlier mention. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! And you should know I will very soon be posting videos on RUclips again. I got distracted a bit with a nice side gig hosting a PBS woodworking show (you can link to them through epicwoodworking.com or finewoodworking.tv ) Also, given your comment, you might like to check out the Adirondack article featured on the cover of the most recent Fine Woodworking magazine. But the best format is RUclips because it’s not limited by tight edits and time, and we can be more of ourselves at the real speed of life. Thank you again, hope we cross paths sometime! Tom
Wood Be Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. I will be doing a lot more, some as new host of a public television show. If you are interested in knowing when we post new video and shows, best way is to follow us at epicwoodworking.com. Thanks for the great feedback! Tom
I see others recommend when using the jointer to flatten a surface and then use that flat surface against the fence to flatten a side making them 90 degrees to each other. Then go to the planer followed by the table saw. Can you explain your thought process on why you're not doing it that way? Thanks and keep up the excellent work. Your channel is awesome.
Yes, I think we are all doing basically the same thing. My approach is usually to chunk the boards to rough length, flatten one side and then plan the boards to thickness. Then, once the boards are flat and dimensioned to thickness, I deal with the edges. First jointing the most favorable edge straight and true, and 90 degrees to the flat surface. Lastly ripping the boards to width. Hope that explains it. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy it!
For a minute there, before I caught on, I was like what kind of cutting board is he making exactly. lol Sadly woodworking was never in the cards for me, but I do admire the craftsmanship that goes into it. I really enjoyed the effort you made in explaining every step in making your cutting board. Very watchable! 😉
Thanks for the nice feedback! It’s nice to know they can be “entertaining” on some level in addition to instructional for someone who wants to make one. 😎
No, all the glue bonds are actually side grain aligned in the same direction, so that the endgrain is exposed at the end. I think you’ll find the video is pretty thorough showing all the steps. Thanks! 👍
I haven't seen a better how-to video! Thanks for making this, Tom. I do have one question - How should a groove for meat juices be added? Perhaps a template like you used for the handles? I'm tired of making a mistake near the end of a project and ruining it.
Thanks Bruce, I appreciate that 👍. And yes, you could make a guide template with a round nose type router bit and a guide collar in the router. You could also use the fence on the router but it would get tricky to make the corner where the template/guide collar method keeps you from overshooting the corners. Hope that helps! 👍
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I'm really surprised that you went through and joined both edges of the strips at the end of milling instead of just using the planer to make the table saw ripped edge parallel to a previously joined edge. Could you elaborate on why you did it that way instead of using the planer? As I understand it, doing it the way that you did would not guarantee that the two opposite joined edges are parallel, though it would guarantee they are flat and 90 degrees to whatever face was against the fence.
Thanks. Any variation from the pieces being parallel is so minute as to be insignificant, especially with this kind of free standing block of a project where the parallel dimensions hardly matters. I chose the jointer because for me it is the quickest and easiest way to clean up the edges and the way I run them all in the same direction when jointing the edges cancels any possible error in my jointer fence and insures they will clamp up flat. But you could choose to run them through the planer if that’s the method you prefer. It’s only a cutting board after all and quite forgiving to whichever process you choose. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching! 👍😎
Awesome video and I will definitely watch the next part soon. My Dad has been to one of your courses and loved it. Quick question though, could you have cut the glued up block in half-ish and jointed/planed it on the machines instead of hand planning? You would of course have to be careful to cut it approximately where the slices would have gone to reduce waste, but could it be done that way? Thanks again!
Sure Thomas, use whatever you have and are comfortable with to get the job done. A couple things to consider with that method: you will have to manage “tear out” at the end of the pass on the jointer because it’s end grain, and you will still have “jointer” marks that need to be cleaned off the surface, which can sand away with an orbital. Hope that helps! Tom
I wonder if I'm missing something in my head. The first hand planing you did after the first glue up but before the cross cuts wasn't on the end grain yet, right? The planed surfaces were glued together after the cross cuts in the next video to reveal the end grain, if I'm tracking the grain direction in my head correctly. Thanks again!
Please help!! I just ran all my squared up strips through the jointer (again) for seamless joints, but now I am getting tapering! My jointer is tuned up properly, should I flip every other strip?
Sounds like flipping them is the best idea. Best to do a dry test clamping to rearrange if necessary, then you can glue up with no worries. Hope it goes well! Thanks for watching, Tom
Epic Woodworking hey Tom, thank you for your reply! I flipped every other strip, and I’m still getting inconsistent results. I’m not sure what else to do, does it sound like I should recalibrate my jointer?
excellent video. truly an example of a how too. you don't need as industrial equipment as this guys got either, nice gear he's got and what not. you do need each different type he's got in his shop. bet this guy's great to work with/for. i know what someone's getting for their birthday this year too, nice bansaw mill near town has some good kiln dried hardwoods from the Maritimes to pick from, some birds eye maple from New Brunswick might make a nice butcher block, wonder if its good for them. It is hard hardwood. been wanting to make one for a while its been a while since the thickness planers been functional as i had a problem with barings and as semi somewhat hobby wood worker found other things to do without the planer (lame stuff mind you). subscribed for sure.
I like the splitter also, Never 'saw' that much on other RUclips proz.. 'Knot' that I'm judging I usually sit on the ' 'Fence' I think I better 'Leaf' out the 'Wood' references it tends to 'Grain' on people's humour. Sometimes I get accused of being 'Barking'. 'But' I think it's a 'Joint' effort 'Branching' out to a happier more 'tree'mendus' working experience. 'Extraction' of fun is 'Plane' to see from my perspective that I don't 'Screw' around and 'Nail' some jokes 'But' can't get to the 'Root' of everyones taste and 'Lumber' around at 'Length''Pine'ing for acknowledgement. I'm not that 'Square'. 'Tri-angle' it to my viewing personal 'Rules' of 'Plying' and re'joist'ing 'possy'itively, 'Knot' just 'Clamping' up and saying nothing. My life 'Hinges' upon 'draw'n out 'Boring' Drilled into narratives. Axe anyone I'm nuts I do apologies totally for bad jokes . Just finished last night shift got 'Hamerd Post'ted twisted dictionary dilect sorry x10😅 hope your not 'Board' Every one has thier 'VICES' 'Record' breaking chiselling and chipping away stress. Woodworking is the best thing in the world for stress relieving optimistic positive endeavouring, theirs knot enough time for everyone's projects in thier heads bursting into workshops. Hobbies give people 10 years more life. Read all safety instructions. NORM ALWAYS PUTS HIS SAFTY GLASSES ON. He still got his eyes 👀 😊😊😊😊😊 good video bud ❤
Jacob Schneider Not sure I understand the question Jacob...what bending point are you referring to? The board is hand planed flat so there are no bending points. Thanks for your interest in the video! Tom
Hi Kevin. Thanks for commenting. They are available if you click the "CC" indication on the bottom left of the video window. Please let us know if you are unable to see them. I just checked and they are working. We want them to be made available for sure!
Thanks for letting us know Mike. It goes off for a couple minutes 2x right around there, you're right! Thankfully it comes back in strong around 24 min and stays until the end. We've not been told about this before, so we assume it is a recently rising issue, so we'll be looking into it with RUclips. Thanks again!
6/4 is a sawmill term for describing rough sawn thickness of boards. Each “click” of setting the log distance to the blade was 1/4”, so a 4/4 rough sawn board is roughly 1” thick, 6/4 board is roughly 1 1/2” thick, 8/4 rough sawn board is roughly 2” thick, etc.
Great video but PLEASE use a pushstick especially when youre running 1 1/2 inch planks through the jointer. One knot or slip and there goes a finger. You especially should be safe because people are learning from you!
Good point, I should be more careful about what people are seeing...I thought I did use a push stick but must have missed it. I’m generally quite careful, (no accidents in thirty years), but there is always a first time if we grow complacent. Thanks!
Thank you George, that means a lot! By the way, my middle name is George, after my grandfather who was a bit of a craftsman himself...that’s his #7 plane on top of my tool cabinet.
Hi I am liking what you are doing but most of the viewers do not have the kind of tools you have and if they have then they probably don’t need your help at making Christmas presents what is needed to teach people like me with limited tools like a router and a bench saw is a way of building that gift,
Thanks Colin. Yes, good point. This would be a difficult project to make without a jointer and tablesaw, possible but very time consuming with just hand tools. A small jointer is well worth adding to your shop if possible, you might be surprised how available they are it find used on Craigslist or Marketplace. Most of the appreciative comments I’ve received for this video are from people who already have the basic machinery I used for this project. I try to add demonstrating handtool skills wherever appropriate. As you can see from most of my work, (I am primarily a furniture maker), I like to use machinery to get the tedious manual parts done efficiently, and then add value with hand tool skills on the joinery and details where the added hand work value really makes a difference and means something. There are other approaches to woodworking which I admire but are not my personal preference. You may fine these makers more appealing from your perspective. Here’s one you might like to check out: www.theunpluggedwoodshop.com/ Hope that helps, Thank you!
It’s hard to watch knowing how he treated Tommy Mac and jumped in his place!! Shame on pbs for letting Tommy Mac build his dream shop and then throwing him under the bus !!
Thanks Larry. Please know I’m saying this in a kind voice, but you don’t have the clear picture. I was always grateful to Tommy for inviting me on the show season two, and then for four more episodes through season 6. And I always put a lot of work into preparing my projects for each episode I was on, and we made some good episodes together. He built his shop season 7 so I wasn’t a guest that season, and after that season he and WGBH could not agree on a new deal so he walked away, which was his right. And after that WGBH asked if I would be the new host. When my one season started Tommy sued WGBH, and they settled that to Tommy’s satisfaction. So the show got renamed Classic Woodworking, but that was the only season. I enjoyed friendly texts and phone calls with Tommy that whole year after he left the show and leading up to the start of shooting the new season, and last we texted each other we wished each other the best. I was surprised when he sued WGBH, but don’t blame him for going after his name Rough Cut and what he saw was legally his. I felt like I got caught in the middle of a messy divorce, but everyone has moved on. I like Tommy and hope he is doing well. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me to be on the show…which now that I think of it was ten years ago this summer. Hope that clears it up a bit for you and you are able to move on too. 👍
Tom, I've been a cabinetmaker for 35 years. Everything I see you do impresses me. You are a true woodworker, a dying breed! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Ray, that means a lot coming from you. I always feel like I’m just doing and sharing something I love, it’s nice of you to say that 👍😎
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WOW!! That is the coolest bandsaw.
Thanks, I like it too! 😎
Thanks for your time Tom , A great tutorial full of good information
Thank you Glenn!! 👍😎
Wow, finally someone that explains it very, very detailled and thoroughly, not like a lot of other hobbyists woodworker youtubers that only make "fancy" edited videos. Thanks so much, greetings from Germany!!!
Thank you Peter, very kind of you to say. I agree, we don’t live “edited” lives so I choose not to skip the heart of the process when explaining. 👍
I preferred this version of how to do an end grain board, as opposed to the heavy production value videos that you find on other channels. Subscribed!
Awesome, thanks Mason, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Thanks for the jointer tip.
My pleasure! 👍
Really liked the video. Would suggest using a riving knife on your table saw, using a push stick, and lowering the blade to reduce exposure to your hand.
Thanks Michael, much appreciated. That Powermatic 66 has been replaced now, after thirty years, with a new Sawstop which has an optimal way to set a riving knife, not to mention a safety system in case I had an accident. 👍
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Tom, GREAT video. Tremendously helpful to a rookie woodworker like me. I am thoroughly inspired by your work! Thank you for making these videos!
Thanks Paul, I’m glad you enjoyed it! That was a while ago and we’ve come a ways since then. We do a livestream every Thursday night if you haven’t seen it. (Links through epicwoodworking.com) Thanks for watching! 👍😎
I've seen hundreds of hours of youtube videos; you're a great teacher; I like to understand why things are done; and you go into a level of detail that helps me learn to wood work ; not just make the one thing the video is about! Great job; you've got a new sub here!
Henry Velez Thank you Henry! That really means a lot to me to get such positive feedback. If you are in the USA, you may be interested to know I just took on a new job/role as host of a PBS Woodworking show which should be airing starting in April 2018. Will probably be available online too so may not matter where you live.
My plan is to keep on making video and project plans for Epic Woodworking, especially since the TV show won’t allow the time it takes to show the finer points.
Thanks again!
Tom
Honestly I'm not surprised! Congratulations; do you have a name for the program? I'm in the US and can't wait to watch it! Cheers!
Henry Velez Thanks, and yes. The new name will be Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking. )It used to be just Rough Cut (woodworking with Tommy Mac)
Tommy MacDonald, the former host, left after seven seasons. And the new version will feature a partnership with Fine Woodworking magazine, so that’s why the name is that way.
The formal announcement is coming soon...so that’s your inside scoop for now :)
Thanks again,
Tom
That's pretty funny; because when I saw this video; that's actually the show that it reminded me of. I happened to see that show because Mark Spagnolo was on it (The wood whisper). If I were to make a comment; if you incorporated more of the youtube woodworkers on the show it would be a great cross over; and possibly increase your fanbase/age group! Good luck on the show!
Henry Velez Yes, that’s a great idea Henry. We will be doing that I’m sure and glad to have great woodworkers/teachers on as guests wherever we can find them. But like you say, if they come with a following all the better!
We have a nice lineup for the first season and have our work cut out.
I’ve seen a few RUclips Furniture maker woodworkers, but if you ever compile a list of the top 5 - 10, in your humble viewing opinion, be sure to pass it along to me as it could be helpful.
Thanks again,
Tom
Hi Tom. Thx for tutorial. One of the best I have seen with detailed step by step. No hidden tips. I am going to try it as well. Unfortunately I do not have jointer and band saw (yet) but Rome also was built in steps ;) Have to use only table saw and thickener which are on board already. Thx.
Oh Awesome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful enough to make one. Sounds like you can handle it just fine! 👍😎
Finally, someone doing this properly. A real professional job. Thank you for the jointer tips. Definitely a new sub. Great video!!!
Thank you for the kind words, so glad you enjoyed!
Congrats on your new adventure They could not have picked a better person. You are a natural teacher I will be fallowing you
Harley Bradley Thanks Harley, that really means a lot to me. We have filmed 10 of the 13 episodes so far, and they all get edited down to 26 minutes. So I hope to put together some longer form videos too. If you are interested in knowing when things get posted, we will be making announcements through our mailing list at epicwoodworking.com.
Thanks again! Tom
Well done my good Sir!
Thank you, nice of you to say my good man! 👍😎
You Sir are an incredible teacher. You taught me more in your videos than watching a dozen or more others. You explain what to do and why. Thank you so much. I think I do one of these now.
Wow, thanks Duncan, I appreciate the kind words. I’m so glad you found the videos helpful. If you’re interested and haven’t seen it yet, the best way for you to connect to other projects we have done,or will be announcing, is at our website, epicwoodworking.com. Hope you enjoy your experiences in the shop!
Tom
Tom! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!! Your videos by far the best end-grain cutting board video anywhere on RUclips!!! thank you for all of the great information, knowledge & tips you have shared!! I am attempting my first woodworking project ever and starting with a cutting board - I will be using all of your techniques and tips to help me out!!! thank you again!!!
That’s nice if you to say and means a lot to me, thank you! Hope your project goes well and you have a good time along the way. You might be interested in the live-streams I’m doing on Thursday nights at 8 PM eastern time. If so, you can connect through our website epicwoodworking.com
Thanks again! Tom
This is the best woodworking video I've EVER seen, speaking as a professional finish carpenter/built-in cabinetmaker. You engagingly demonstrate numerous techniques both traditional and modern ! THANK YOU!
Wow, thanks Dan, was that’s high praise. I have found learning to communicate is as much an art and craft as knowing the actual woodworking techniques. So it means a lot to hear you feel that way. If you haven’t got on yet, check out our live-streams each Thursday night at 8 PM. You can get connected through our website epicwoodworking.com. Thanks again! Tom
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Dear Tom, I have really enjoyed watching your two videos where you teach the technique for the cutting board, you have incredible patience and clarity of concepts, despite not being very good English, let me advise you to enter the option in your channel to subtitle in Spanish or create the same videos already translated as some of your colleagues do, that way I assure you will have a larger audience and subscribers! A warm greeting from Argentina!
Thank you for letting me know how you enjoy the videos Fernando. I was not aware of the subtitle options so we will happily look into making that available. It’s great to know you are watching all the way from Argentina! Thanks again, Tom
We looked into the option of translating the subtitles Fernando. Here's how to access them in Spanish. Make sure the subtitle option is selected by clicking the "CC" at the bottom of the screen. Then go to Settings on the video (the small wheel) and click "Subtitles/CC" then "Auto-translate." You will be given a list of many languages from which to choose. Select Spanish and you're good to go! Thanks for the question so now we know and can share this with others!
Using the band saw for warped boards was an eye-opener for me. Thank you, sir, I'll be using that technique from now on. Great video.
runtfan71 Great, so glad you found it helpful and enjoyed it👍 Tom
@@EpicWoodworking Yes. That was some good advice and I'm glad you mentioned it when using warped stock
Hi, Another new subscriber. I agree with numerous other comments, I think you are a good teacher with some very good made points . I’ve just been making one today and watching you I quickly realised my mistake of planing down my boards pre cutting into strips. Just as you highlighted,
I’ve lost thickness where I could have saved it if I had cut into strips first. Lesson learned. Thank you, I look forward to part 2 and future videos.
Best wishes,
Peter Atkin
Sheffield. UK
I've missed you. I used to catch your show on Create, Fine Woodworking. Nice to see you again.
Hi Clyde, thanks for your kind words. We're working on getting the funding for season 2 of the show newly branded as Classic Woodworking. You should find Season 1 on Create under that name. And it's even on Amazon Prime as well! Thanks for your interest and support. :)
thank you
And that bandsaw is a monster!!!
Yes, thanks, it’s a big oldie but goodie 😎
I really like your meticulous and detailed explanations. I just hit the subscribe button and I'm surprised I haven't seen any of your videos before.
Thanks! I’m wondering why I haven’t seen you either 😎, Glad you found me!
Very good teacher! I guess there's no way to build a cutting board without having a planner and jointer?
I like your technique very nice greetings from Germany
Günther Schulz Thank you Gunther, greetings from New Hampshire, USA! I appreciate your kind words and happy you enjoy the videos.
Tom
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Why you only have 6k subscribers and 26k views and that other guy who has no personality and, in comparison, a shit video that obviously lacked any kind of preparation or dedication of thought has 1.3M views, is beyond any logical comprehension of mine! You ACTUALLY are crafting a beautiful board by HAND from start to finish; explaining every, single step, in detail with supporting facts, while simultaneously providing proper usage and function of each tool, as well as safety guidelines to follow, all the while maintaining "eye contact" with your invisible audience - not to mention even throwing some humor in here and there throughout the entire video (that bit about Julia Child was hilarious!) - absolutely amazing and underrecognized time, effort, and clear passion for the art of your product - which feels cold as what you do is artwork. An art of fine woodworking which you genuinely stands behind as though each board was being made as a family heirloom for your own family. You deserve some prestigious award, followed by a parade and feast. You're a damn good teacher. Even though it isn't your profession, your reverence speaks loud and clear through your delivery and knowledge which you have provided for those lucky enough to make that click. Thank you, humbly and truly. I've said too much, per usual, so I'll let Julia have the last word, “I discovered that when one follows the artist's eye one sees unexpected treasures in so many seemingly ordinary scenes.”
Wow, seriously that was by miles the kindest most affirming comment I have had. And good question, why don’t I have more subscribers? :) I think I’m in serious need of a
promoter like you!
In addition to being over the top encouraging, your comment was beautifully written, ending with a profound quote by Julia of all people...tying it back with your earlier mention.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
And you should know I will very soon be posting videos on RUclips again. I got distracted a bit with a nice side gig hosting a PBS woodworking show (you can link to them through epicwoodworking.com or finewoodworking.tv ) Also, given your comment, you might like to check out the Adirondack article featured on the cover of the most recent Fine Woodworking magazine.
But the best format is RUclips because it’s not limited by tight edits and time, and we can be more of ourselves at the real speed of life.
Thank you again, hope we cross paths sometime! Tom
I love see someone know what that doing thank you for sharing your experience please keep uploading this kind of videos. And you gotta new subscriber
Thank you Ali, kind of you to say, it’s so great to know you are enjoying them...we plan to keep on!
nice and best explanation about glueing hard wood. Loved the video :)
Wood Be Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. I will be doing a lot more, some as new host of a public television show. If you are interested in knowing when we post new video and shows, best way is to follow us at epicwoodworking.com.
Thanks for the great feedback! Tom
Thank you for sharing Tom.........
Gene G Thanks Gene, glad you liked it! Tom
If you glued up a sacrificial board on each end of an end grain cutting board and ran it through a planer, would it help to eliminate chip out?
Yes, that can certainly help! I would think it would greatly reduce any chip out if not eliminate it altogether! 👍🙏
Your table saw is amazing!!!
I see others recommend when using the jointer to flatten a surface and then use that flat surface against the fence to flatten a side making them 90 degrees to each other. Then go to the planer followed by the table saw. Can you explain your thought process on why you're not doing it that way? Thanks and keep up the excellent work. Your channel is awesome.
Yes, I think we are all doing basically the same thing. My approach is usually to chunk the boards to rough length, flatten one side and then plan the boards to thickness. Then, once the boards are flat and dimensioned to thickness, I deal with the edges. First jointing the most favorable edge straight and true, and 90 degrees to the flat surface. Lastly ripping the boards to width. Hope that explains it. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy it!
Hi Tom, can you explain again what the thinner strip (at the end of the 9 pieces) is for exactly?
For a minute there, before I caught on, I was like what kind of cutting board is he making exactly. lol Sadly woodworking was never in the cards for me, but I do admire the craftsmanship that goes into it. I really enjoyed the effort you made in explaining every step in making your cutting board. Very watchable! 😉
Thanks for the nice feedback! It’s nice to know they can be “entertaining” on some level in addition to instructional for someone who wants to make one. 😎
Hi Tom, great video so far. Question: How long did you let the glue dry before taking it out of the clamps and scraping the excess off?
Does it matter if you glue them up as edge grain then cut and reglue in end grain?
No, all the glue bonds are actually side grain aligned in the same direction, so that the endgrain is exposed at the end. I think you’ll find the video is pretty thorough showing all the steps. Thanks! 👍
@EpicWoodworking yea I usually turn them on edge and glue then cut,flip and glue again for the end grain
I haven't seen a better how-to video! Thanks for making this, Tom. I do have one question - How should a groove for meat juices be added? Perhaps a template like you used for the handles? I'm tired of making a mistake near the end of a project and ruining it.
Thanks Bruce, I appreciate that 👍. And yes, you could make a guide template with a round nose type router bit and a guide collar in the router. You could also use the fence on the router but it would get tricky to make the corner where the template/guide collar method keeps you from overshooting the corners. Hope that helps! 👍
I loved the cooking program here's one I made earlier reference 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 In England we sometimes call that situation a [ Blue Peter ] From a very popular long running Nataion wide TV series children's program Aird just after school 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂
Nice cutting board buddy. Enjoyed the vid.
Vasilis Papadopoulos Glad to hear you enjoyed it Vasilis! I plan to keep making more videos as I go. Thank you, Tom
Epic Woodworking Looking forward to them buddy.
Love the humor. Anyone try a gravy groove or reversible?
Thanks, got to have a little fun. Not sure, but why not? Should be fine. Thanks again! Tom
I'm really surprised that you went through and joined both edges of the strips at the end of milling instead of just using the planer to make the table saw ripped edge parallel to a previously joined edge. Could you elaborate on why you did it that way instead of using the planer? As I understand it, doing it the way that you did would not guarantee that the two opposite joined edges are parallel, though it would guarantee they are flat and 90 degrees to whatever face was against the fence.
Thanks. Any variation from the pieces being parallel is so minute as to be insignificant, especially with this kind of free standing block of a project where the parallel dimensions hardly matters. I chose the jointer because for me it is the quickest and easiest way to clean up the edges and the way I run them all in the same direction when jointing the edges cancels any possible error in my jointer fence and insures they will clamp up flat. But you could choose to run them through the planer if that’s the method you prefer. It’s only a cutting board after all and quite forgiving to whichever process you choose. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching! 👍😎
Awesome video and I will definitely watch the next part soon. My Dad has been to one of your courses and loved it. Quick question though, could you have cut the glued up block in half-ish and jointed/planed it on the machines instead of hand planning? You would of course have to be careful to cut it approximately where the slices would have gone to reduce waste, but could it be done that way? Thanks again!
Sure Thomas, use whatever you have and are comfortable with to get the job done. A couple things to consider with that method: you will have to manage “tear out” at the end of the pass on the jointer because it’s end grain, and you will still have “jointer” marks that need to be cleaned off the surface, which can sand away with an orbital.
Hope that helps! Tom
I wonder if I'm missing something in my head. The first hand planing you did after the first glue up but before the cross cuts wasn't on the end grain yet, right? The planed surfaces were glued together after the cross cuts in the next video to reveal the end grain, if I'm tracking the grain direction in my head correctly. Thanks again!
Please help!! I just ran all my squared up strips through the jointer (again) for seamless joints, but now I am getting tapering! My jointer is tuned up properly, should I flip every other strip?
Sounds like flipping them is the best idea. Best to do a dry test clamping to rearrange if necessary, then you can glue up with no worries. Hope it goes well! Thanks for watching, Tom
Epic Woodworking hey Tom, thank you for your reply! I flipped every other strip, and I’m still getting inconsistent results. I’m not sure what else to do, does it sound like I should recalibrate my jointer?
Just buy a cutting board
excellent video. truly an example of a how too. you don't need as industrial equipment as this guys got either, nice gear he's got and what not. you do need each different type he's got in his shop. bet this guy's great to work with/for. i know what someone's getting for their birthday this year too, nice bansaw mill near town has some good kiln dried hardwoods from the Maritimes to pick from, some birds eye maple from New Brunswick might make a nice butcher block, wonder if its good for them. It is hard hardwood. been wanting to make one for a while its been a while since the thickness planers been functional as i had a problem with barings and as semi somewhat hobby wood worker found other things to do without the planer (lame stuff mind you). subscribed for sure.
I like the splitter also, Never 'saw' that much on other RUclips proz.. 'Knot' that I'm judging I usually sit on the ' 'Fence' I think I better 'Leaf' out the 'Wood' references it tends to 'Grain' on people's humour. Sometimes I get accused of being 'Barking'. 'But' I think it's a 'Joint' effort 'Branching' out to a happier more 'tree'mendus' working experience. 'Extraction' of fun is 'Plane' to see from my perspective that I don't 'Screw' around and 'Nail' some jokes 'But' can't get to the 'Root' of everyones taste and 'Lumber' around at 'Length''Pine'ing for acknowledgement. I'm not that 'Square'. 'Tri-angle' it to my viewing personal 'Rules' of 'Plying' and re'joist'ing 'possy'itively, 'Knot' just 'Clamping' up and saying nothing. My life 'Hinges' upon 'draw'n out 'Boring' Drilled into narratives. Axe anyone I'm nuts I do apologies totally for bad jokes . Just finished last night shift got 'Hamerd Post'ted twisted dictionary dilect sorry x10😅 hope your not 'Board' Every one has thier 'VICES' 'Record' breaking chiselling and chipping away stress. Woodworking is the best thing in the world for stress relieving optimistic positive endeavouring, theirs knot enough time for everyone's projects in thier heads bursting into workshops. Hobbies give people 10 years more life. Read all safety instructions. NORM ALWAYS PUTS HIS SAFTY GLASSES ON. He still got his eyes 👀 😊😊😊😊😊 good video bud ❤
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Is there danger of the piece binding if you put the bend pointing down? So it contacts the table on both sides, not just the middle
Jacob Schneider Not sure I understand the question Jacob...what bending point are you referring to? The board is hand planed flat so there are no bending points. Thanks for your interest in the video! Tom
I always cut my pieces about 4 inches longer than I need then cut off 2 inches on each end where the planer snipe occurs.
Rick Stills Nice Idea Rick, a great option when you have enough material to allow for the longer cutoffs. Thanks for watching, Tom
Waste of material! Get a better planer! AHHH
Me too. Easier than figuring out how to avoid snipe!
Please allow subtitles. Thank you.
Hi Kevin. Thanks for commenting. They are available if you click the "CC" indication on the bottom left of the video window. Please let us know if you are unable to see them. I just checked and they are working. We want them to be made available for sure!
@@EpicWoodworking thanks. I'll try again.
Somehow the audio is no longer working around the 30 minute mark.
Thanks for letting us know Mike. It goes off for a couple minutes 2x right around there, you're right! Thankfully it comes back in strong around 24 min and stays until the end. We've not been told about this before, so we assume it is a recently rising issue, so we'll be looking into it with RUclips. Thanks again!
what the bleep is six-quarter?
10:54 = answer
6/4 is a sawmill term for describing rough sawn thickness of boards. Each “click” of setting the log distance to the blade was 1/4”, so a 4/4 rough sawn board is roughly 1” thick, 6/4 board is roughly 1 1/2” thick, 8/4 rough sawn board is roughly 2” thick, etc.
@@EpicWoodworking when i heard the first few times "six quarter" I thought 6 1/4 ...not 6/4... which is confusing ...
Great video but PLEASE use a pushstick especially when youre running 1 1/2 inch planks through the jointer. One knot or slip and there goes a finger. You especially should be safe because people are learning from you!
Good point, I should be more careful about what people are seeing...I thought I did use a push stick but must have missed it. I’m generally quite careful, (no accidents in thirty years), but there is always a first time if we grow complacent. Thanks!
Meticulous work, even higher than "professional" standards. I have seen others in you tube constructing cutting boards, but not at this level.
Thank you George, that means a lot! By the way, my middle name is George, after my grandfather who was a bit of a craftsman himself...that’s his #7 plane on top of my tool cabinet.
Snurfaces?
Randy VanBever I guess so...not sure what that means Randy, did I say snurfaces? 🙂thanks for watching, Tom
Hi I am liking what you are doing but most of the viewers do not have the kind of tools you have and if they have then they probably don’t need your help at making Christmas presents what is needed to teach people like me with limited tools like a router and a bench saw is a way of building that gift,
Thanks Colin. Yes, good point. This would be a difficult project to make without a jointer and tablesaw, possible but very time consuming with just hand tools. A small jointer is well worth adding to your shop if possible, you might be surprised how available they are it find used on Craigslist or Marketplace.
Most of the appreciative comments I’ve received for this video are from people who already have the basic machinery I used for this project. I try to add demonstrating handtool skills wherever appropriate.
As you can see from most of my work, (I am primarily a furniture maker), I like to use machinery to get the tedious manual parts done efficiently, and then add value with hand tool skills on the joinery and details where the added hand work value really makes a difference and means something.
There are other approaches to woodworking which I admire but are not my personal preference. You may fine these makers more appealing from your perspective. Here’s one you might like to check out: www.theunpluggedwoodshop.com/
Hope that helps, Thank you!
I like sapwood call me an ol sap for wood😎
I’m a sap too, but I do like that heartwood! 👍😎
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Thanks, I think...not sure what that means.
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I think I will just buy a cutting board ,I don't have $30,000 in equipment
To each his own 😎
It’s hard to watch knowing how he treated Tommy Mac and jumped in his place!!
Shame on pbs for letting Tommy Mac build his dream shop and then throwing him under the bus !!
Thanks Larry. Please know I’m saying this in a kind voice, but you don’t have the clear picture. I was always grateful to Tommy for inviting me on the show season two, and then for four more episodes through season 6. And I always put a lot of work into preparing my projects for each episode I was on, and we made some good episodes together. He built his shop season 7 so I wasn’t a guest that season, and after that season he and WGBH could not agree on a new deal so he walked away, which was his right. And after that WGBH asked if I would be the new host. When my one season started Tommy sued WGBH, and they settled that to Tommy’s satisfaction. So the show got renamed Classic Woodworking, but that was the only season. I enjoyed friendly texts and phone calls with Tommy that whole year after he left the show and leading up to the start of shooting the new season, and last we texted each other we wished each other the best. I was surprised when he sued WGBH, but don’t blame him for going after his name Rough Cut and what he saw was legally his. I felt like I got caught in the middle of a messy divorce, but everyone has moved on. I like Tommy and hope he is doing well. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me to be on the show…which now that I think of it was ten years ago this summer.
Hope that clears it up a bit for you and you are able to move on too. 👍