never used epoxy to glue boards of a cutting board or butcher block. Epoxy contains epichlorohydrin which is carcinogenic. Under the knife cuts, micro-particles of epoxy will mix food and you really don't what that.
Very nice work. Looks excellent. A couple of questions if I may. Why did you switch from PVA to Epoxy for the second glue-up Why Ash - that’s not usual - it may be as simple as what you had Thank you
I've chopped on some light weight and wonky shaped chopping boards before that moved on the counter or had bowed so they rocked. This is outstanding. I know it would not slide or move. Really nice. The handle notches look great too.
rotate the grain rings when you are gluing them up. look at the end grain if rings are pointing up the next strip should be 90*, do this each for each strip. this will keep it from cupping.
Absolute beast of a butcher block! Thanks for a great video! What is that you're using to cut the handles? They are my favorite of all the videos I've seen!
why would you want this?? super heavy and doesn't do anything a one inch board wouldn't do. Sorry to talk shit on this vid bro.. but this is just flexing and serves no actual purpose. Why not make it a foot thick??? LOL
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I was thinking the same thing. Or the router blade is dull and has been used too many times. I don’t typically get burn marks w/ my router any more. I control the speed. If you move the router too slow you will get burn marks as well.
I had the same question. From all I've read Ash and Oak are not great choices for cutting boards. I'd be very interested in whether these sort of boards require extra maintenance, or whether they could split/crack soon
@@ghabcdef @rosmod Yes Ash is bad for end grain boards. Even when maintaining good the open pores will keep water and with it bacteria. It does make good serving boards though.
Strange glue choise! It is not food safe!! Also finish ir not food safe! Nice board, but in my opinion - not right materials for gluind and finish! Try Titebond III and finish with mineral oil + bees wax!
Juris Joksts Generally, most experts agree, Epoxy is food safe when cured. And it appears the finish he used is Osmo Top Oil which is absolutely food safe.
@@kevinalmeyda It's really not up to experts. What does the manufacture say about the epoxy? Is should say on the can if it is safe for food contact. My only worry is you don't get it mixed right and some of the epoxy doesn't cure. Then its definitely not food safe. Titebond II or III are a better/cheaper/easier product for cutting boards.
It’s absolutely safe, though it should be thickened when used as a glue. These joints could separate. I’ve seen it on many boats built with the same system. As for “food safe,” that’s a HIGHLY misunderstood term. Damn near any finish is food safe when cured.
You do not have to eat from it, so what is your problem? You can make your own and glue it together with flour if you like. He made it that way. His choice. Why everybody thinks he has to vopy that one by one, or give his asswise comments on things. Do not like it, do not watch it.
Gorgeous!. I have a proper wood block rescued at sea. I'd like to make my butcher block, but without cutting and gluing. Just one solid wood block. Your opinion please.
Large single wood blocks, depending on the species, are prone to cracking as they dry. this is why you rarely see this type of cutting board. Cracks in a cutting board will collect food and meat juices and grow bacteria - not what you want. If your block is old and dry and free of cracks, I don't see any reason not to give it a try.
Excellent. I’m trying to decide if I could achieve the same with just a 10” wide sander. Why did use change from PVA initially to epoxy as glues? I’m very sure you have a good reason and I’m curious to understand a better way
Fint arbete och kul att se west epoxy användas till ett sånt här projekt. Min far hade agenturen för "west" en gång i tiden och var den första att ta in det i Sverige. Då lanserades det som båtbyggarepoxy.
@@EliasKlingvall okej :D jag har planer på att bygga ett eget butcherblock men vet inte riktigt vart man kan få tag i fint trä till det :/ tror du gammal ek skulle kunna funka eller är det för hårt träslag?
When used as a glue the various epoxy systems should really be thickened with some kind of adjunct - wood flour or glass bubbles or something to ‘bulk’ it and reduce its absorption into the wood.
Shouldn't there be some bolts to reinforce the block (something hidden under some pieces of wood) ? I'm just wondering how much time the glue will hold after hitting the block regularly.
Very helpfull explanations thank you. I want to manufacture my own drums sticks with ash wood,because in my country its impossible to find hickory and less dried oak wood but i can find heavy weight ash's wood.can you suggest to make drums sticks from ash wood?