Cutting Boards & Spatula
Posted 22 January 2021
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Not all of Paul’s projects need to be large or complicated to result in a gem of a project. Experience tells us that very often we learn techniques and master skills in the small, seemingly simple items that pave the way to more complex pieces; this kitchen set is such a project. Paul uses the spokeshave in situations where most might never think to use it and achieves results that eliminate the need for further sanding smooth. We hope that you enjoy taking some of your scraps to make this perfect gift!
Oh my gosh! So great. I’ve managed to put off learning the spokeshave but it’s been nagging at me since it’s a tool Paul shows to be fundamental. I learn so much sensitivity from simple projects. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Simple is good! So looking forward to improving precision skills.
OK, I give – is there more to video and/or instructions?
Please don’t make me take responsibility of thinking through this myself!
Hi,
Episode 1 will be released tomorrow (28th January). There is a total of 2 episodes in this series.
Izzy
Can’t wait for the video to be shown. Paul is such a great woodworker and teacher. His projects are amazing especially when you watch him using hand tools to make the projects.
Beautiful set. I’d love to see Paul tackle an end-grain cutting board. So much more cutting involved (and getting the final product perfectly flat/smooth take some serious work/precision. But the designs can be so cool and the surface is arguably the best surface for cutting/chopping on. I’ve only ever really seen them done with power tools but I know Paul could do a bang-up job on one (if he hasn’t already)!
@jmarc–
This is the intro video. There will be new videos each Friday as Paul walks you through the parts of the project.
David-
The only difficult part of doing an endgrain cutting board is squaring up the stock for the end grain strips. After that is just a matter of glue in up the stock in the pattern you want, then plane and scrape flat.
Splendid project and useful. Great for gifts. One question: where does Paul get his mesquite? I don’ believe that is native to the UK.
Hi,
Paul says:
I just happened to have a few boards and I wanted my family to have boards that would never crack or distort. Any other hardwood will work though. The glued up ones always come apart.
Izzy
Paul lived in Texas for many years, he mentioned he brought a lot of mesquite with when he moved back to the UK.
I’ve been experiencing video ‘freeze up’ while watching this video, I tried again with the settings on Auto, but nope that’s not it. Just thought you’d like to know. I must admit I liked what I saw and didn’t get overly concerned with the hiccup because the sound was flowing correctly.
Until next time.
It happens during the few first days after release. Too much people trying to look at the same time.
In that case I try again later.
We can not ask Paul to have a server dimensioned for those rushes that would sit nearly idle the rest of the time.
Use 720p
I love mesquite. And I can’t wait to see this series.
Great. I’ve been looking for a simple job to do with my lads that involves stopped housings and simple shaping. Thanks Paul once again. Wonderful idea.
Much blessing.
Trevor
Can I make it from oak?
Hi,
Paul says:
Yes. It’s not the best wood because of porosity.
Izzy
Paul discusses wood options at 1:40 in the video.
Oak is bad for this type of stuff because if its enormous pores.
Ditto on Mr Fischer’s comment regarding oak…recommend a tighter grained species
I t happens during the few first days after release. Too much people trying to look at the same time.
In that case I try again later.
We can not ask Paul to have a server dimensioned for those rushes that would sit nearly idle the rest of the time.
Sorry mate but that’s exactly what you can have. It’s called elastic computing. You just pay for the server delivery you use. 🙂
You can use oak, no problems. See the bread board video
Bread board isn’t meant for wet foods, though.
I realize Paul lived in TX for many years, but he seems to have an inexhaustible supply of mesquite. Does have it shipped from TX from time-to-time? If so, from where does he order it?
Hi James,
Paul says:
I saved many trees from my life making in Texas. It is going down so I choose special projects for my family friends mostly.
Izzy
Mesquite is readily available on the internet. All you have to do is hrot your teeth and pay the postage.
This looks like a fun project, and I appreciate the blend of easier and more complicated projects that you all have been producing. Looking forward to this one.
Hello, please write me here, which kind of wood is suitable for cutting board?
Thanks David
Hi, David,
If you skip to 1:40 in the video Paul discusses this.
Izzy
David, most hardwoods work well, like maple, cherry, etc. Avoid softwoods like pine because they wont stand up well, as well as woods with very open grain, like oak.
Joe
Hello:
I am trying this now. Late to the show! But could you please tell me the length of the first cutting board the Paul does on this episode? The one with the ⅜ inch and thickness, 1inch wide handle, and 4 ¼ inch width?
Thank you.