How To Turn Scrap Wood Into $600 Cutting Boards
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9 місяців томуAfter building a lot of cutting boards I'm left with a lot of scraps which I turn into more cutting boards. I walk you through my process on exactly how I do that and I give a time, cost and sales breakdown at the end.
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@scott9877 8 місяців тому
Dude is single-handedly keeping the Titebond company in business
@brandonbennett127 2 місяці тому
Dusty lumber company gives this guy a run for his money.
@chrisdockery1706 Місяць тому
WORD 😂🫵
@chrisdockery1706 Місяць тому
@brandonbennett127 dusty do alot of joinery , but I ain't never seen him glue nothin 😂🤷 ..if you good .. ya good 💯
@brandonbennett127 Місяць тому
@@chrisdockery1706 you have never seen him glue up anything? He has like 100 videos of glue ups. He has like 20 gals of titebond displayed on his wall.
@-_-John-_- 23 дні тому
$120 for 2 gallons of TB3 is expensive.
@johnolz1886 6 місяців тому
The best thing (& unique) about your video (craftsmanship speaks for itself) is the recap on time, materials & $! Almost NOBODY does this and as a Newbie it makes all the difference in the world to me! Thanks for your vids!
@nanonatronaviation6007 3 місяці тому
huh... maybe the algorith is different to me but I get a ton of those scrap wood projects, cutting boards being one of the most common. but hey, its a good thing non the less ^^
@vhomukwevho 6 місяців тому
7:05 "we are 7 minutes in and you are still here, so I assume you are into this kinda stuff". You got me there, I had no excuse but to subscribe. And yes you are right I am into this kinda stuff.
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Glad to have you!
@zacharycrandall7742 20 днів тому
he got me there too. lol!
@Thisisntreal867 19 днів тому
Haha same
@EinarHagen 4 дні тому
@@ryanhawkins Successful line - I subscribed at the same point. :)
@nathanswoodcrafts 8 місяців тому
Ryan I appreciate you explaining why you glue up both sides. I've experienced the same issue and have started gluing up both sides myself. It saves a lot of frustration later on. I'm really surprised you haven't invested in a drum sander. It's a game changer and you'll see a considerable reduction in your labor hours. They're worth the investment. The video turned out fantastic as usual. 💯🔥
@philkugler2429 8 місяців тому
A few more mix ups and you would have made your own particle board
@mikekupetsky6879 2 місяці тому
Lol
@chadduke1454 5 місяців тому
It’s nice to see actual quality woodworking done with average tools and not the latest and greatest. Nice job.
@abdulrhmanbinmugren179 8 місяців тому
Overwhelmed with joy seeing you picking up steam. I remember one of the early videos you made almost giving up. One of the greatest creators on youtube. Wish you the best 🙏🏻
@craigburns319 8 місяців тому
Great video really enjoyed the open honesty and the idea of using scrap wood in a creative way
@jimrosson6702 8 місяців тому
Great video Ryan the boards look amazing. It’s great to see a video from you keep up the great work.
@Jasonsdesignshop 6 місяців тому
Love your boards! Thanks for the clear walk through as I now have enough scraps to make one. As an art teacher of 20 years I can tell you I can tell you most people would rather look at an image that has a likeness to something as a posed to nothing (nonobjective art). Like music we can recognize catches our attention and when we hear new strange music we might say “that’s interesting”. acknowledging its novelty, but then move on and never think of it again. So here is my free idea for you from a fellow creator. In the middle of the chaos, boards have some shapes organized to create abstract recognizable forms ; animals, people, flowers, logos, almost anything to catch the eye. Or one has to look around the board to find the hidden things in the chaos. I think this added art-work will take it to the next level , sell for more and speed up sales. Cool idea?
@woodworkingandepoxy643 4 місяці тому
Can't speak for Ryan but the fun in a chaos board is it's chaos lol there's no rhyme or reason in it
@woodvise 8 місяців тому
I love the cost breakdown! Thanks for the hard work!
@allthegoodstuff2091 4 місяці тому
Love the video mate. It’s amazing how much work and time goes into something that looks simple. Takes a lot of time. Well done I think they look so cool
@nickgruen5902 28 днів тому
You are so honest and straight to the point! Love it!
@manuelvera8453 8 місяців тому
crazy job with amazing results
@jamesbradley7079 11 днів тому
As an amature/hobby woodworker, i love your content. Seeing how you use the scrap gives me good inspiration for the use of mine, and I have a ton. I used to work at a custom cabinet shop and collected a bunch there. Thanks again for the great video! I'll keep watching!
@rickgarcia5738 8 місяців тому
Beautiful work Ryan! I can really appreciate all the time and detail that you put into those boards. I’m also a woodworker and it’s really hard to make a profit.. it’s a labor of love. Keep up the good work! One question though.. any issues with the boarders and seasonal movement? I love the look but always worried about the board splitting.
@ceciliabrooks201 8 місяців тому
I’m so envious of your shop!
@padders1068 8 місяців тому
Ryan, great work and those boards are works of art! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks for watching!
@joz534 4 місяці тому
I really like your approach to talking about costs associated with the project
@pgrosebud2012 8 місяців тому
Thank you for explaining why many woodworkers put glue on both sides of the joint!
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
You bet!
@atteljas 8 місяців тому
You knew all the tricks of the trade! Good job and thx for sharing
@thacorruptor4472 8 місяців тому
Well first time viewer to the channel. I gotta say I love how you explain things and break down how you do them. the average joe watching can understand a bit more of whats going on with how you present it to the masses and it got a like and subscribe from me. I will be sure to watch some more vids and see what else you have done in the past and look forward to what you do in the future
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks!
@gonecywers 4 місяці тому
I very much want to commend you on your work, but in particular that you use mainly time lapse in your videos, which is really nice. I still get to see what you do, and how you do it, but I also get to see the progress of your project so much faster. In many other videos, it's almost painful to wait for someone to get through a step in building something and it's obvious to the viewer what is going on, and not necessary to drag it out, thank you!
@deeeeeds 8 місяців тому
I'm really amazed that you're able to get good glue joints straight from the planer. I have a very similar planer (different brand) and even with hours of fiddling with all the table adjustments, I still get crazy snipe on anything I pass through without a sacrificial board. Maybe I've just set something up incorrectly or maybe mine is just that much worse though.
@standishwoodstory 2 місяці тому
Awesome video and really appreciate the transparency of all the cost / time spend making these boards shown in detail.
@aynloehr1226 5 місяців тому
You're so cool to watch ! Great shop, great tips, beautiful work !!!! I build boards also, of many designs, and find that everyone likes different styles. Keep up the great videos !!!
@sebastianortolochipi8091 8 місяців тому
what a great job!! I really admire what you do. Thanks for sharing. I greet you from Argentina!!!
@derekgaston6359 Місяць тому
Hey thanks for all the advice and ideas I love the end grain stuff !! Your awesome dude
@JeffTurner15678 4 місяці тому
Those are beautiful cutting boards. I love the look!
@Saintcustomwoodworking 6 місяців тому
Thanks Ryan, great video and knowledge shared ,wish I had the time. Great job 👏
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Thanks!
@jillcarr-hilton7308 8 місяців тому
Fabulous video Ryan! What an insane amount of work, but phenomenal result. I found your channel not long ago thru another local woodworker I know, I had no idea there was someone just down the road from me creating these awesome boards! (I’m in Courtenay)
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks for watching! I lived in Comox for 5 years, loved it!
@DUBaholic406 2 місяці тому
That breakdown was excellent what i need to hear. I am trying to start my own router business and always get disheartened when i add up costs vs take home on certain idea's. Great video.
@BuiltKnotBought 8 місяців тому
great video and cool use of scrap wood!
@bobromero2485 8 місяців тому
They look great!
@mclarke1981 8 місяців тому
Came across this randomly but you have a subscriber from me now, your work and video was great!
@neiljackson1195 8 місяців тому
Awesome video! I see u built a new glue up table. I love it….very efficient
@paullobwein1632 8 місяців тому
I have only just found your videos and absolutely love them. I do similar with smaller pieces and just love the scale you are achieving with your projects! I have a question though how do you find the hold or join quality if you have only left clamps on for 3 hour as mentioned in this video (to allow for scraping off excess glue) ?
@ej558 8 місяців тому
Lots of work!!! Great idea laying it all out for us … it’s amazing how many people probably think you do these in a day and can’t justify the expense and cost of 1
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks for watching!
@sandroPD1 8 місяців тому
Caro Ryan, tutte le volte che vedo il tuo lavoro, molto complesso e che richiede anche molta pazienza, mi entusiasmo e resto sinceramente ammirato. Purtroppo non conoscendo l'inglese "fluente", non comprendo le tue spiegazioni che mi farebbero capire tutti i numerosi passaggi: un vero peccato (per me). Congratulazioni vivissime per la creatività con la quale realizzi le tue bellissime opere! Ciao dall'Italia!
@nanonatronaviation6007 3 місяці тому
I'm currently an joiner apprentice and while I have high end tools at work, at home I'm happy to have a bosh proffessional tablesaw XD but I really really love your way of glueing, Specially those pipes on wood, I think I'll design something similar for myself. Great vids!
@macman4529 8 місяців тому
wonderful work.
@bradstooks6181 8 місяців тому
Damn good job!! Keep up the hard work!!
@KC-dx5pf 8 місяців тому
I think those boards are great, and being a construction guy that’s been woodworking a couple years now for fun, I appreciate the time and love put into these. Ok, now for the construction joke….. has anybody ordered an OSB plywood cutting board lately? Sorry, couldn’t help it! Really those things are awesome and worth more than you are asking.
@stlhd4lyfe1 2 місяці тому
Well done!! Very intelligent approach
@user-sh3bu7vn8u 8 місяців тому
Very nice work.
@rjh6380 8 місяців тому
Amazing work. You lost me about halfway through the mixing up portions but your set up is crazy productive. I only have half the equipment you do and couldn't even begin to have the patience to go through all those steps but kudos to your quality and creativeness!
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks!
@jeffhudson4817 4 місяці тому
Great video. Really enjoyed it and I do like the explanation as to why u do certain things. Thanks for sharing
@ryanhawkins 4 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@brandonbrooks1177 5 місяців тому
Awesome work!
@patbird9694 8 місяців тому
600 dollars a board is reasonable. It looks so unique. Im a woodworker myself. Some times its just better off buying then making. Nice job Ryan
@rl8631 8 місяців тому
I agree sometimes i cant make it for what you can buy, but there is a massive amount of satisfaction knowing i made it, and the look on peoples face also when you gift them with something like that and they say or others say, where did you get it, and then you tell them you made it, and they are left awestruck. its a great feeling.
@HenkjanDeKaasboer 4 місяці тому
This was the first 'subscribe' message in a video that didn't put me off and got some very concise points across. Well done
@ryanhawkins 4 місяці тому
Appreciate that!
@MrFindoc 8 місяців тому
excellent video sir!
@michaelwillson6847 8 місяців тому
Hes back with a full video yaaaayyyy!! Whens the one with the barrels and the barrel steaming box coning?? They look wicked dude. I dont generally like end grain boards but these are stunning. Am looking at doing some chaos boards just in next few weeks. You inspired that thank u! They should sell allot more and quickly!👍🏴
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Was thinking of you when I hit publish on this one 😁 - the steam box video is on the list but I can't be trusted with timelines😂
@michaelwillson6847 8 місяців тому
@@ryanhawkins well that's always nice that ave made an impact on someone. They came out stunning. And no you can't be trusted with time lines!🤣🤣 As long as it's coming a can wait just dont keep us hanging to long. 🏴👍
@nicka9202 8 місяців тому
It’s like Damascus steel but In wood form. Awesome work!
@shogun678 5 місяців тому
Wow those are killer. You rock dude.
@chrisgenovese8188 2 місяці тому
as a person with a workshop, who keeps every single little scrap to repurpose, i think there is something to be said for making art from what would usually go in a land fill. it definitely tends to be more labor intensive, but its just a good thing to do in general. it makes it special, and i think these boards are very special!
@marcelo8649 6 місяців тому
Wow, congratulations on the work, I'm from Brazil - São Paulo.
@rrrrkoop2776 6 місяців тому
what a well done video. very nice job. thank you for doing that.
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@CAESAR_PUTIN_LOVERS 8 місяців тому
THANK YOU RYAN 💖
@elepavez 3 місяці тому
Im from Chile. Men, your work is perfect.
@derekrobertson1548 8 місяців тому
I would not be surprised if those boards will sell faster now that the video has been released. They do look good and I am not a fan of that style of board. Personally I prefer the original end grain or even long grain boards. It's good to see your workshop taking shape, you have came such a long way in the last couple of years. Well done.
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks for being part of the journey!
@shawnlachance5804 6 місяців тому
Great work man!! Wow!!!
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Thanks!
@alexanderbarros1970 5 місяців тому
Hi Ryan ! Alex from Sao Paulo city, Brazil. Amazing work !!! Congratulations !!!
@jonathangroulx4272 Місяць тому
Well I think the boards and the wood work that you make are all quality! Just the other day at Lowe's I was wish listing a plainer for starters lol Good job and superb work!
@Sh1tzboutagodown Місяць тому
7 mins in while cleaning my shop area I subscribed after listening to your reasoning……I probably would have anyway this is my 1st vid I’m seeing of yours.
@alexbarber1566 19 днів тому
boards are undoubtedly cool af and look beuatiful. unfortunatley only a small % of the population are willing to spend $600+ on a chopping board I imagine. My man, these are spectacular and I appreciate the art and craftmanship but alas will not be affording.
@matthewransom6469 8 місяців тому
Can you show us how you done your glue up table? I'd love to have one..
@nathanhealy4079 4 місяці тому
Great video Looks great im going to make a maple walnut and cherry cutting board out of leftover unfinished hardwood flooring end grain style love that you use tight bond 3 👍
@red7fifty 8 місяців тому
Great content by the way, Subscribed.
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Much appreciated!
@Steve-rr3gc 4 місяці тому
Beautiful boards. The only people who truly appreciate the work and know that the price you are charging is reasonable is someone who makes them. I’ve had trouble getting ALOT less for not nearly labor intensive boards at craft fairs. I’ve also heard comments that they are cheaper at Hoobby Lobby-which in turns makes my blood boil. But I just smile and say thank for stopping by and have a nice day.
@nanschafer9999 5 місяців тому
Your boards are stunning! I like the chaos pattern as much or even more than the geometric patterns you make. The amount of work though-yikes! Beautiful as always, thanks for sharing your construction techniques. WOW.
@ryanhawkins 5 місяців тому
Glad you like them!
@pinkytaylor5845 2 місяці тому
I think these boards are so nice. I wish I had that kind of disposable income. Thank you for the breakdown.
@robwiencek9608 8 місяців тому
I have a question about the oiling process. After flooding the boards do you reuse the oil in the tub? If so how many times can it be used before it gets to dirty? Thanks! Great looking boards btw
@davidstyp 8 місяців тому
*quedo sensacional!!!!* 😎😎
@jackc1027 7 місяців тому
Hey Ryan, great video. Can I ask why you don't invest in a drum sander, track saw, and other tools that would help with efficiency? I would think that would really help move things along.
@oscardelgadotolosa3819 8 місяців тому
Son preciosas, felicidades!!!
@red7fifty 8 місяців тому
You could screw on wood knobs instead of finger hold cut outs. Stick on rubber feet, could be attached to the other side. You include extra feet with purchase.
@miamitreasurehunter 4 місяці тому
Wow. Great Video.
@thegreatestever2678 8 місяців тому
Have you tried angling the strips as they pass through the plainer, that way they are cutting against the grain less?
@MrEisenhaupt 2 місяці тому
I neither have the space in my kitchen nor the money for such a great handicraft! But I have fun looking at your great work and can therefore only reward you with a thumbs up! greetings from GER
@mehrangarmeh8460 6 місяців тому
I’m a computer PhD, but I wish I had a wood working workshop like yours and working and working and working with lovely pieces of wood. Good luck and enjoy your job
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Thanks!
@ricardogaraycochea1939 8 місяців тому
Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo!!!! 🇵🇪
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
😁
@somebuddy507 8 місяців тому
Great work sir! 1k+ reasonable cuz it's a lot of work. Well done 👍 👏
@RockyMacelli 8 місяців тому
I have one of Ryan's chaos boards and I LOVE it. All my friends are jealous. :)
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
😁😁
@Graffititude 5 місяців тому
These are very nice cutting boards. I’m a chef and for me, having a nice board design to look at while chopping makes the task much more fun. An easy 10/10 for me and your craftsmanship resulted in me subscribing. Thank you for this great content!
@BroRiv 7 днів тому
I recently bought the Dewalt 735X with the Shelix head...WOW! YUGE difference. You won' be changing blades for a LONG while. Allred Woodworks
@pnwgrown_360 8 місяців тому
Subscribed ! I like your style !
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
Thanks!
@mikecapers832 6 місяців тому
Those boards look amazing
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Glad you like them!
@user-ze6yj1ly1v 7 місяців тому
You could make some nice acoustic diffusers from uneven cutoffs from the first glue up to increase your profit :)
@elemen666 5 місяців тому
Nice work pace there dude
@fmrana 4 місяці тому
This is the Visual Wikipedia for cutting board. The details are very informative.
@kise0485 7 місяців тому
Honestly, these are so beautiful that I would cry cutting carrots. It might sell better as wall art?🤔 Looks amazing!!!
@Qu4NtuM 8 місяців тому
Awesome. Only question is why did you make the juice groove so deep. Things are gonna get stuck in there when you try to drag them into a bowl. Personally, as someone quite handy with a kitchen knive, I think a shallow juice groove on 3 sides and on the ends of the 4th would be the best. like 3/4 of one side in the middle with no groove. That way you could easily transfer chopped stuff into a bowl etc. Yea sure you could scrape it on the knife and use that as a showel, but meh. Also you could have an extended finger hold on the side that doesn't have a full groove for added ease of scraping things into a square container.
@KaliBlaz 7 місяців тому
Not sure what kinda neighborhood you live in but $600 for a cutting board is insane.
@johnolz1886 6 місяців тому
Not when you’re slapping $125 Kobe beef (Wagyu) steaks on it!
@KaliBlaz 6 місяців тому
@@johnolz1886 what neighborhood can afford a “waghu” beef @ a million dollars per pound? Sure if you can afford it then you can justify a billion dollars ultra rare cutting board, the rest of us normal people (the majority) get our utensils from walmart at $5.99
@peethreeorion 8 місяців тому
Nice job, and clearly a labor of love, since it's hard to get paid for what it takes to make these. And wow, four different cuts and mixes! Any more and you'd be basically gluing up wood chips. Next time, take a minute to figure out the original board footage (or orignal weight) compared to the final: I'm glad the wood was essentially free, but I'd be interested to know what percentage ended up as sawdust.
@jerrysanchez5453 8 місяців тому
Honestly that's a hell of alot of work.beautiful boards though
@dolfinwriter5389 3 місяці тому
Damn that's a lot of work!
@thisoldman7142 5 місяців тому
I am so jealous of your gluing table. Wish I had the room. I can hear an echo when you talk. That’s something I’ve never heard in my 20’x20’ shop.
@cackleberryfarm4598 3 дні тому
Have you ever done a video on the glue-up table you have? That thing looks AWESOME!! Plus the other jigs you've made. Very cool!
@helenaap2042 8 місяців тому
Hmm, you got me thinking… I think the cutting boards are not selling because they aren’t cool. They look amazing, and thousands of people like to look at them. I think its because of perceived value. Cutting boards are a practical item that gets abused daily, and are not seen as a luxury statement piece. It reminds me of an influencer that made some very expensive handmade keychains, but was getting a lot of backlash. I just kept thinking that she would get more customers if she made the exact same craft but added some sort of hook, clasp or chain. Because people would be WAY more willing to pay good money on jewelry than keychains. Even if they are basically the same thing. I am sure if those boards were glued as a coffee tabletop and added some legs, it wouldn’t inflate the price to high heaven. Personally i think people would be more inclined to buy a 3000$-5000$ table than a 600$-1000$ cutting board. I don’t know if i am right, but it could be an interesting video idea to find wether a few boards or a table of the same pattern sell first
@ryanhawkins 8 місяців тому
I think you're actually spot on with perceived value. I have been collecting offcuts again and plan to try a similar style table soon.
@MechmanGetrieb 8 місяців тому
Cool Bords!
@ralflienerth7361 6 місяців тому
Great Video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@ryanhawkins 6 місяців тому
Thanks 👍
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