The journey of going from a woodworking cutting board hobby, to business, to building a manufacturing type wood shop in 1 year here in Alaska. This is more than a shop tour, this is the building of a shop and a business from day 1. A documentary of sorts.

Production of this shop consists of cutting boards, butcher blocks, tables, countertops and more.

Dec 27 2020- The video that set things in motion to go from a once a year hobby batch of boards in my tiny shop.
   • 21 Cutting Boards Sold In 10 Hours!  ...  

We started producing product in the new shop early Dec 2021

The two videos that solidified going from a hobby to business to now having the facility and customer base that we have now. Part 1 and 2
   • My Cutting Board Hobby Exploded  
   • My Cutting Board Hobby Exploded  

New YouTube channel for all my short form content!
   / @devoswoodcraft  

Website - https://www.krisdevo.com/

Social Media / business sponsorship inquiries - [email protected]

DeVo's WoodCraft page:
  / devoswoodcraft  

Kris DeVo's Photography:
  / krisdevoalaskanadventures  

  / devoswoodcraft  

Contact Kris DeVo: https://www.krisdevo.com/contact

At the request of a few amazing people I have set up donation links for those who want to take another step in supporting me and this channel.

https://paypal.me/devoswoodcraft?loca...

Starting 11/15/2023 I will be uploading weekly behind the scenes to Patreon. A Vlog of sorts of my woodworking and Alaska life.

  / krisdevoalaska  

Tip$, tools, a letter, a postcard or whatnot. My business box to receive mail;

DeVo's WoodCraft
11471 Business BLVD, Unit 773503
Eagle River, AK 99577
USA

0:00 Intro
2:15 The how and why of getting here and what the video is about
5:38 On the hunt for a new shop
6:59 1st of the new/used tools
9:25 Tools get caught in weather and fixed
11:16 New shop!
13:46 Back on the tool hunt
15:29 Laguna A-Flux air filters
17:05 Glue rack fix and assembly
19:31 Back on the hunt for tools/ pallet racks and lumber
21:57 Wall going up and shop build out start
23:14 Laguna Bandsaw W/Power feeder and Profile Sander unboxing and 1st thoughts
25:32 Drywall and paint
28:10 Family surprise
30:37 Truck history
31:27 Shop and tools coming together, scissor lift carts, bandsaw and mobile base builds
35:06 Planer pick up, unbox and 1st thoughts
38:55 Mounting power feeder on bandsaw
40:09 Shop coming together, pallet rack install, glue rack etc
43:42 Finally making product and 1st thoughts on new tools
50:29 WHERE I GET MY LUMBER (most asked question ever) 1,600 board feet!
51:50 Finishing product
53:39 Electrical install
54:24 Video editing computer - Digital Storm
54:56 Final thoughts / shipping out products and good bye from the family

My Laguna Tools:

Bandsaw 24x24 https://bit.ly/3JqBx1m

Planer https://bit.ly/3CP5Lc1

Air Filtration https://bit.ly/3ihVkUI

TSO Products for Festool tools
https://tsoproducts.com/

Affiliate links. Doesn't cost you anything and helps my channel if your going to buy anyway. Thank you!
Amazon store - https://www.amazon.com/shop/devoswood...

An amazing book by Bob Taylor! A must read for makers!
Guitar Lessons: A Life's Journey Turning Passion into Business
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Maverick Abrasives sand paper. Good stuff at a great price.
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
https://www.maverickabrasives.com/dis...

Awesome CA glue! StarBond
Use: DEVO10 at check out for 10% off
https://www.starbond.com/?rfsn=551737...

Glowforge Laser engraver. $125- $500 off https://glowforge.us/r/JARFHJAT



Disclaimer:
Please do not attempt to do anything you see in these videos unless you are 100% comfortable in using these tools. .