The Easiest Way To Make A Juice Groove / How To Make A Juice Groove In A Cutting Board

This is the absolute easiest, most foolproof way to make a juice groove in a cutting board of any thickness.

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[israelb.]

"You don't need a fancy jig"... proceeds to make a fancy jig attached directly to his bench top. LOL. Great setup and nice cutting board though 🙂

[egbluesuede]

A juice groove on my first cutting board was probably the most intimidating cut I ever made. I wasted a lot of wood practicing and eventually made a jig as well, and got thru it, but I've made many boards since then and skipped the juice groove altogether. Really nice explanation and I think I could try it again.

[jacobeaton]

This is by far the most clear and concise explanation on how to make a juice groove I’ve seen on YouTube, very well done

[MuharremGorkem]

The way you explain what and how to do, and why, is so successful. You are unique in this regard.

[anthonyrivera]

Man I like the way you explained how to make a juice groove. Even a dumb old jarhead such as myself was able to understand the process. Oohrah!

[birdbandit]

The dry run is something I find myself doing all the time. Not just with the router. Has saved myself andy projects countless times. Great video!

[johnbuckley]

I enjoy the way you explain how to do this. You not only teach us what to do, you tell us what will happen if you don't do it that way.

[makermark]

Always love the straightforward, common-sense instruction on your videos. You're on a roll, Jodee, keep em coming!! Thanks

[NWGR]

That's a clever way to handle juice grooves, nicely done!
I have that router set; the flat edge always bugged me so I made a round sub-base for it out of clear acrylic. It's a pretty straight-forward process.

[johnnyo]

I appreciate that instruction on a juice groove, outstanding clarity, and a very clean method. I was just now researching what I was going to refer to as a "spill trough" for a (bakers rack) countertop portion of the rack, all for my sister-in-law. I built the framing out of medium-gauge aluminum 1/8 " wall 1" rounded. I will shoot you a finished product pic when finished. I AM NOT in YOUR league by any stretch, so we are clear on that, lol. I look forward to becoming a better craftsman with your videos, I can guarantee you that my brother.

Appreciate your manner of insight, thank you Johnny O

[kenerickson]

Thanks for the video. I've watched it twice. My assemble table has T-track along 3 edges. I took your idea but made my "L" brackets longer so I can do different size cutting boards. I installed one spacer and bracket along one side of the table and held it in place with a couple of hold-down clamps, then inserted the cutting board and clamped the short side to of the board in a similar manner - ensuring everything was square. The other two side's spacer and guide bracket were screwed into the tabletop. After cutting groove in the cutting board, I removed the moveable clamps and fit the next cutting board into the jig and tightened everything. This was quick especially since I was doing 6 cutting boards with slightly different dimensions.

[driftscape]

That cut out on the base have caught me out a couple of times, i found it much more user friendly to make yourself a fully round base for this type of process, easy solution ...nice video

[terrmaso]

First time I made a cutting board, I used the edge/fence attachment on my router. I had a small hiccup as you described and now I understand why. Thankfully I was able to correct the hiccup. I had seen several juice groove jigs, but the amount of time to make one seemed to outweigh its benefit. Thanks again for keeping it simple and straightforward, I will remember this when doing my next cutting board. Always appreciate your video's 👍

[bigofishbone]

I like the simplicity of cutting your groove juice…I am going your way when I get ready to cut mine…I have a bunch to cut!!!

[CeeJayTheth]

I've seen this method before but never in-depth and I needed it! Thank you!

[andycat]

Took the time to explain why other options might work...but why this is easier. Great video.

[jamesanderson]

Yes people have different ideas on how to do this I would have done this or why didn't you do that but the simple fact is it works these videos are aimed at amateur woodworkers and I for one love it very clear and informative great video

[akbychoice]

A triangle base on the router gives a nice detail in the corners.

[davemeeks]

Excellent job sir. I have passed on juice troffs on the last 150 boards waiting for the right approach. Thanks for the perfect solution.

[ChrisClennon]

LOVE your style of instructional video! Excellent information, very clearly presented, with zero fluff. You could give lessons in how to make How To videos.