Making custom charcuterie boards- with the XTool D1

My process of creating custom charcuterie boards from some of my scrap wood.

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[KnotboredWoodworking]

Its good to see another guy from alabama doing this. Im a begginer woodworker and have just purchased the 10watt xtool d1. Needed a way to personalize things I build.
We head out your way usually once a year to get peaches.
Your videos are alot more helpful than the "professional youtubers" who often want to sell you something.

[naterife]

Drum sander is such a great tool. Bought years back. Saves so much time and makes better out come.

[tko]

Even you don't take the credit, man you are a true carpenter..

[jimnugent]

I like the videos where you show the steps is very helpful! Thanks!

[MKCraftsandFamily]

Those boards turned out so awesome!! Thanks for showing us how you achieve such nice pieces!! I really wish I had an actual shop to build beautiful pieces like that!! Starting to get cold here (in Michigan) so very little time to work outside left!!

[Humble-Engine]

Do you feel the charcuterie boards should have a deep engrave or your customers want a barely there type of engrave. I feel if the engrave is deeper, then it will be harder for them to clean. Your thought please. Thank you. I like lining it because it’s less intrusive on the board but other like the look of the fill.

[dustydownsouth]

Nice video man! The charcuterie boards turned out looking good.

[jacquelinemuntz]

Have you tried cutting or engraving cedar with the D1 20?

[just_fritzy]

Great video man! I just ordered the 20w D1 and I can’t wait to see what it can do! One suggestion I had is maybe making a template of the charcuterie board and then (if you have one) use a router table with a flush trim bit, cut close to the line on the bandsaw, and then clean it up with the router and template. I usually do it that way and always get good results! Just might be easier than fighting with the scroll saw! Awesome work you do and I look forward to more videos!

[iamdaspeed]

This is so helpful. My husband and I are trying to start a side business with xtool D1 and cutting boards too. I need a way to support my crafting habit... if you are ever in the Huntsville area let me know. I'd love to meet you!

[mbinns]

Hi, enjoying the channel as i'm new to this, what would you recommend as a finisher for normal drinks coaster in terms of oil or wax to give products some pop?

[Dancopymus]

What are you using as a bed for the laser? Do you think honeycomb is unnecessary? I subscribed to your channel!

[tko]

Thanks you are really helpful and detailed..

[everydaylavan]

Once the board has been laser etched, is it only food safe if you apply that mineral oil?

[DragonLunar]

What did you mean when you said you didn't put the air assist all the way up? I didn't know you can change the pressure on it. On mine it's just have a power on button but no control knob.

[phigrid]

Are you able to run multiple Lightburn jobs at the same time? Another great video!

[QuiltersHandyman]

I am surprised you don't have a CNC...It would save you hours of time. Probably pay for itself in a rather short time. I see someone commented and you replied. One comment....been making and selling cutting boards for years. All finishes are food safe once they dry so suspect you do't have much to worry about Look it up. Also the University of Wisc did a study on wooden cutting boards vs plastic and found that wood does not harbor bacteria. You can look that up also.Good videos. I do have a question tho'. Do you have one computer for both lasers or one for each.

[prpman]

Was thinking a spindle sander would be just in order for this project. Also concur with just-Fritzy comment about using router table. Started to say why the catering outfits want the boards but got sidetracked. Why do they them?

[jeremyvanspronsen]

Great video. Quick question. Do you ever have concern with the xtool outside in the shack in the heat of the summer. I live in FL and would love to use it in the garage but have concerns storing it in the heat.

[skippyturtle]

How do you do the framing without pushing the button on the machine. That would be very helpful to me.