Overview
Watch a comprehensive woodworking tutorial on creating two "brick wall" style end grain cutting boards using reclaimed oak from old barrels and walnut. Learn the step-by-step process of milling, gluing, sanding, and finishing these 16" x 20" x 2" boards. Follow along as the instructor explains techniques for panel glue-ups, crosscutting end grain strips, flattening, adding juice grooves and fingerholds, and applying oil and wax. Gain insights into using oak in cutting boards and the philosophy behind the craft. The video includes timestamps for easy navigation through specific parts of the process, from initial milling to final touches.
Syllabus
Intro
Milling oak until ready for 1st glue up
Mill/glue/sand/crosscut walnut
First panel glue-ups & planing
Second glue-ups & belt sanding
Crosscut end grain strips at table saw
What is Super Thanks?
Final glue-ups
Flattening/belt sanding/trimming edges
Juice grooves & fingerholds
Sanding process
Oiling
My opinion on using oak in cutting boards
Wax & Feet
Some of my philosophy
What I'm working on next
Taught by
Ryan Hawkins