I just use a small v-groove bit unless my customer asks for a large juice groove. I still use the v-groove bit for that to take out some initial material.
Only just saw this, and it saved the 9 boards I've made that all burned in the corners. I'd like to add yet another tip- rather than tedious hand-sanding, I put a medium disc on a Dremel and sanded with it. Keep it moving with a medium/slow speed. Thanks for the guidance!
Only just saw this, and it saved the 9 boards I've made that all burned in the corners. I'd like to add yet another tip- rather than tedious hand-sanding, I put a medium disc on a Dremel and sanded with it. Keep it moving with a medium/slow speed. Thanks for the guidance!
50% isopropyl alcohol is 50% water. I use Everclear which is 95% ethanol and 5% water (190 proof). Sure it is expensive, but you use very little and don’t get all that water into the wood plus it has no additives and is definitely food safe.
Love the board. I have seen a few videos using this technique and it looks like a fairly straight forward way to add additional pop to your cutting boards. One question. Did you use straight or tapered plugs?
I just made 3 end grains and I had this problem on my first. Also on the first wash, With only a damp wash cloth the grain raised again and the board had a bit of a twist. Any ideas on that. I didnt do the above idea though.
Hi! Sometimes, if i noticed that the grain raised a lot, I will dry it and sand it and raise it again just to make sure it is done raising. If your board is warping during the grain raising process, it is getting too wet and not drying fast enough. It could also be the selection of wood. Red Oak is a pretty bad board for cutting boards, I found out. Hope that helps!
@@parkwayconcepts8758 It does Help alot. Ive a long grain board made from white oak and i can attest to it not being good for the job. I used cherry and walnut for the end grain board though. Im going to replan it use denatured alcohol, sand, repeat, Then finish it with Liberons Finishing oil This time. Its water resistant, heat resistant and food acid resistant. only need apply once a year and easy to care. If I remember ill let you know how it works out. Thanks for replying though. Ive used youtube since it came online and this is the very first time ive ever commented though
Awesome! There is a lot to learn about cutting boards. I am glad to share what I am learning. I don't know if I mentioned it in the video, but edge grain boards actually raise more grain than end grain. Make sure to double check them after you give them their first 220 grit sanding. They will be smooth as glass 😁
Thank you! It was mostly scraps I had laying around from some other boards. The juice groove is tough, I don't venture into doing that much. I will say, a thickness planer is a must if you want to make a lot of these. It has saved me a lot of headache.
