So what’s the big deal with end grain cutting boards? I’ve never quite understood… until now! In this video, I’ll walk you through the advantages of end-grain cutting boards and the main challenges with making them. To help tackle those challenges, I’ll build 3 simple jigs as I walk you through how to make a brick pattern end grain cutting board. Grab the plans below!

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►CHAPTERS
0:00 I don’t get it
0:39 Advantages of end-grain cutting boards
1:51 Challenges with making them
3:06 Milling and prep work
3:58 Jig #1 - Make a thin strip cutting jig
5:53 First glue up: 2 panels
7:59 Jig #2 - Make a simple panel cutting sled
10:32 Cut panels into even strips
12:59 Resaw thin end-grain strips
14:24 Final glue up - brick pattern
16:15 Jig #3 - Make a router flattening sled
18:45 Final flattening
21:34 Shaping & sanding
23:00 Finger pulls
24:07 Apply finish
24:53 Add feet
25:14 Get the plans!

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