The Coolest Cutting Board EVER MADE! | 3D Cutting Board Instructions

Think you can make a professional looking cutting board? Try making one that looks 3D. This video shows the steps I took to create a three dimensional end grain cutting board. The 3D effect comes from the colors of the wood species I used. I took walnut, sapele, cherry, and maple, and mixed them together to give the illusion of a 3D weave pattern. Since the cutting board is end grain, it’s rock solid and pretty thick. I made my end grain cutting board about 12x15” but you can make it as big as you want. Just add more pieces or longer strips.
Cutting boards are always fun to make. I think they are good gateway projects for people because you can make a cutting board look like just about anything. Cutting boards are also great woodworking gifts so woodworkers tend to make them around the holidays and when they have a personal special occasion coming up. If you haven’t tried to build a 3D cutting board, give it a shot. It’s a lot of fun and you make get the cutting board addiction that so many of us have.

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[Gazman]

Absolutely gorgeous, but I'm not sure that making a cutting board mesmerizing is the best idea. 🙂

[jakeerussell]

One trick I learned, when doing the final glue up. Use a very small amount of salt. I use a mortar and pestle to make very fine particles. Sprinkle a tiny amount after spreading the glue, line up and clamp. It keeps them perfectly lined up, no sliding.
The first time you do it you'll probably use too much salt. It only takes a few particles to work.

[earld]

Excellent animation in describing the steps needed to get the geometric look.

[tonyh]

Also you make the coolest stuff by far

[mathieufortin]

This video is gold! Thank you for sharing!

[travisfirst]

Thanks to you and this video I was able to make one myself! Will be watching more video's like this

[teamvtube]

You can also flatten an end grain board using the thickness planer if you use very very light passes (no more than 1/8 turn per pass). At the very least you need to attach a sacrificial end cap to stop tearout but i found it easier to just made a "frame" out of pine which extended in front and behind the board to catch the snipe as well. This worked fine on my straight blade thicknesser when i made your square pattern board.

[Christian_]

One thing I've noted in these sort of videos is the amount of time these things take to make. This can easily be calculated by the amount of shirts you guys wear during the video.
But brilliant none the less. Absolutely beautiful.

[chrishicks]

Made a few after watching. I’m new but love how they turned out.

[JB-tbrq]

You truly have an unmatched ability to break down complicated patterns and select the proper wood to use. So impressive and you make it looks stupid simple! Well done.

Side note, you been working out bro? Filling those sleeves out nicely!!

[marystralkus]

Found your channel by chance, I am no means a woodworker, never made anything ever, but your explanation and directions I'd be willing to give it a go!! With the help of hubby. Thank you so much for sharing, beautiful projects.

[micron]

Is this a reasonable suggestion if you consider the image at 00:59? Don't end with the same strip that you begin with, then you won't have to stagger the strips and cut the ends off to get them flush with each other. After cutting the strips, flip every other one end over end and you'll get an alternate pattern. Just wondering...
Love your animations in your "how to" vids BTW!

[williamellis]

Really nice, Billy. It's always fun to be in the shop with you and see your thought process. Stay safe.
Bill

[fenyxhomedecor]

I absolutely love this board and I'm going to give it a try...cutting boards unintentionally became my niche out here in Northern Nevada with the high demand due to the ranchers and BBQ connection...lol...I have purchased several of your plans as well so they'll find they're way onto my Instagram as soon as I finish them. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and help all of us in the community better ourselves...keep up the good work.

[marcososegueda]

Excellent!! I’ll try one of those thanks

[stefandookeeram]

Beautiful video. Loved the animations also it makes it so easy to understand

[grown]

Great video man! Making my first simple ones currently. Can't wait to try these! Thank for the info

[lawrencelunsford]

I've only made one end grain cutting board, never tried a 3D. This video will definitely help when I do make one, thanks Billy! :)

[thomasgronek]

Many thanks, looks fairly easy. You picked up a new subscriber.

[jfinewoodworking]

I made a 3D cutting board like QBert board...I have seen dozens of videos making them but I recommend MTM woodworks for that kind. Well done.