How to Make Charcuterie Boards Using Clear Acrylic Templates
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In this video, I'm using some acrylic templates with a router to create different shaped charcuterie boards. It's easy to mix and match the different handle styles with different boards. These clear templates make it easy for you to work around any voids in the wood or orient the grain exactly like you want it.
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This looked like an interesting video. Sadly, I had to switch it off after a couple of minutes because of the intrusive, annoying, and totally unnecessary music.
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Sorry you have such picky requirements for your FREE entertainment.
@MrHighflyingclive
Жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich I'm sorry that you are unable to accept constructive criticism.
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
It’s not constructive when you use pejorative words like “annoying.”
@MrHighflyingclive
Жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Perhaps you should ask yourself if the music did, in any way, make your video more instructive, enjoyable or informative. If the answer to any of these questions is no, then ask yourself what purpose it serves. If your content is good, it will not require any musical "enhancements". But if your content is poor, no amount of bolted-on music will improve it. A further problem is that we all have differing tastes in music. Whatever music you choose, you'll not please everybody, so it's probably best not to alienate the portion of your audience that doesn't share your taste in music.
@chris3m98
Жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Both of you 2 are right. Bruce, I have a problem with any music. My problem is I now have hearing aids & when you are talking & the music is playing I can't understand what you are saying. It is amost like when people that wear masks are talking I can't understand what is been said. The TV stations do the same thing 48 hours, CNN, 60 min. when they run their stories, I now no longer watch them as I don't care for CC. P.S. My opinion, "2 rights don't make a wrong"? 😷😊
thank you for the video, now I know how to and just ordered two templeats from Crafted Elements and bottle opener templets as well
Great video. Super slick and manageable for any person who wants to make their own!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! That was my hope...or just buy my templates. ha ha
I really like the idea of using acrylic to make the templates great tip Bruce
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's cool to be able to see exactly where you're placing it.
Those are beautiful looking boards Bruce, I like the zebra wood the best, the organic shapes give them a really great look
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think the zebrawood is my favorite also!
I love all the unique shapes. Beautiful work
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Such an awesome way to batch out a ton of boards! I really like how you hacked the template for the long board! Very clever blue tape trick from Drew too...banked that one! I'm not going to be too original, but I definitely have to go with the zebra wood!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think those were my favorite too. They're just so cool and different looking! That blue tape loop trick worked really well. Thanks for watching, Ethan!
Those boards were a lot of fun! Great work, Bruce.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! I like all of the different styles.
oh man they all look great, like the templates you made, I've done a few of these freehand, instead of flush trimming the edge I just sanded and burned the edges with a small blow torch, the oak one caught my eye. have a great 2021
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
That oak one is sharp! Sounds like a pretty cool method you used to burn the edges
Nice video, well produced and informative. I liked seeing your process and what a wonderful way to make use of the various woods you had stored.
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words & for watching!
These boards look great, nice job!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
I like the designs of your boards. Good job!
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
A lot of good tips and information. Thank you
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching!
Love those funky shapes!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Zach! They were fun to create!
Great work as always. My wife liked the zebra wood board the best. I like the color of the bubinga.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
You just like saying bubinga, don’t you? I do too. Ha ha. I think the zebra wood is my favorite also!
@JamesMadeKY
3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Guilty! Bubinga is a fun word to say. I've not worked with it, how was it to mill and use the templates on?
Great procedure using ca glue and tape. Thanks
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I use that method all the time.
Great idea on using the acrylic templates.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! They worked really well.
These all look awesome!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! They were fun!
Can't wait to get mine and start grinding these bad boys out. Great video, Bruce! Happy Holidays to you and your family, sir.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim! Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. Merry Christmas to you guys!
Great video, Bruce~! I like the Zebra Wood board, but that gnarly White Oak one looks great~! I also like the "tape tip" that you threw in from Drew. Will have to remember that one. Thanks~!
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was some wild white oak. I agree with you. Thanks!
Nice video. I'm jealous of all the room (& good) in your shop 😁
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love the boards! I've got a video mid-edit that i started earlier this year making an order of 36 of my Monroe serving boards. Coming soon! I'm chasing you Bruce!! 😆👊🏻
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Looking forward to seeing that! Thanks, Seth!
great video! Thanks for sharing your tips
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that, Chris!
Great looking boards Bruce! Merry Christmas!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Greg!
Great video Bruce! I really need to get me an edge sander.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It has been a big time saver. There are many times I go right to it.
Very cool !!! Merry Christmas to you and your family .
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! A very Merry Christmas to y'all too!
Very nice job on those man!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
Nicely done, Bruce. You made it look easy! I would love to have a spindle sander in my shop!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
The spindle sander really helps with some of those tight curves. There was still a lot of hand sanding. I can’t imagine without the sander! Thank you!
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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Bruce, Herllo from Canada! My favorite wood to work with is Birds Eye Maple. If you can get some of that, it is an amazing wood to work with!. Thanks for your inspiration.
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I love birdseye maple too!
The curly oak is a good choice - besides being interesting, it seems to reflect the fact that these are working kitchen/dining utensils. AND each one can lock up CO2 for decades, just when we need that the most! Now we need to get billions of them in use! O
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
I love the curly white oak ones
Thanks!
Well done. Thanks
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
love the white oak but they all look great. just wondering how or where you got the templates to cut out the acrylic templates. Thanks for sharing the video
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really liked the white oak ones also. Some of them I purchased and then modified and some were drawn.
Nicely done. Ultimately what was the thickness of your boards when you you used the spiral flush trim up cut bit?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
They’re about 3/4” or a hair thicker.
Awesome video. What's the purpose (and type) of tape you used before pouring the epoxy for the knot? Thanks!
Great project. Where did you get your acrylic? I have a Glowforge too and want to make up some templates. Their materials are a little high so looking for a more cost effective alternative.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
I buy entire sheets of it and break it down myself. I pick this stuff up locally. You probably have someone near you that is a plastics dealer.
I love these boards. You had some great material and did a great job of using the material on hand. I also love the templates. I'm curious if you have a digital version of the files you can sell? I have access to a laser and cnc and would love to make some.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Angie! I appreciate that! Let me see what I can do. I bought the commercial rights to these so I can make physical products to sell but I can’t sell the files themselves.
@nathanielhorn1248
3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich is it possible to purchase the digital files from the place you purchased the commercial rights from?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanielhorn1248 Yeah, probably. I found the user on Etsy. ;)
Very nice 👍
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great video Bruce! I love your templates! I have the same bandsaw I believe - 30th Anniversary Grizzly. I added the 12" riser block to it and I have not regretted it even once. It's worth the price. On the finish side, have you ever tried Watco Butcher Block oil & finish? I just picked some up today to try out. Great looking boards. Too good looking to pick a fav!!!
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
So hard to pick! Ha ha. That’s a great bandsaw. I’ve not used that finish. I hear good things though!
After you finish wiping with oil, do you let it dry or keep wiping until the oil is completely absorbed into the wood and no wipe streaks are visible?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
For this stuff, it says to buff it in with a white non-scratch pad. Then let it sit on there for about 45 min. Then, buff off the excess with a clean cloth until it is dry to the touch.
Well done! I like those templates. What is the thickness of your boards?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Most of these are about 1” thick
Great job. Like all the different templates. What laser engraver do you have?
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! When I made this video, I had the Glowforge Basic. I’ve upgraded to a 150 watt machine now.
Fun video, lots of great tips. Could you tell me more about how you laser cut the templates? Power, speed, number of passes? I tried cutting 1/2" cast acrylic but after numerous passes it still wasn't cut through. Thanks!
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
For this video, I was using a Glowforge and they have some recommended speeds and power settings in their software. I’ve got a different laser now and it is totally different. I seem to have pretty good success with elevating the acrylic off of the honeycomb bed with some more pieces of acrylic and making multiple quick passes. I’ve never tried cutting 1/2” though...I bet that can be tricky.
Crazy curly white oak my favourite
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I really like those also!
Bruce....wonderful video explaining your charcuterie board build. I noticed you have a 14 inch grizzly bandsaw with at least a half inch blade. I also have a 14 inch grizzly with a 6 inch riser block. Unfortunately I get a lot of vibration when I resaw wood with a wider blade....and get drifty cuts. What blade brand and size are you using? What tires do you have on your bandsaw. And can you think of anything else that's causing my vibration/drifty cuts. Perhaps you've had the same issue and solved it....thanks!
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sorry to hear you're having vibration with your bandsaw. I do not have the riser block on mine, so I wonder if it is anything with that. I have the stock tires on mine. I think this blade is 3/8", but it might be 1/2". I buy my blades on amazon. There's a brand, Olsen, that's been around for a long time and has really good, inexpensive blades. My first thought about yours might be that it needs more tension, if it is drifting. Or maybe the blade is dull. Mine will start to drift a lot when it is getting dull.
@lawrencep5427
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for your quick reply!
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I loved the music and the way you synced up the video to the beat at 3:23 was top class. [Try not to pay attention to rude people if they can't appreciate it...] **Quick question: would you recommend Odie's to finish a board over butcher block oil? Which is more likely to last longer over more usage of the charcuter board? THANK YOU AGAIN!
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Well, thanks for the kind words! I've never used butcher block oil, so I don't really know how to compare that. I would NOT use Odie's Oil any longer...the owner/founder is a real piece of work, and looks down on his typical customer base. I would probably use some Mahoney's walnut oil finish...I use that on a lot of my other cutting boards. A lot of bowl turners use it also. They distill it so there is nothing in it that would cause a nut allergy. I've got a link to it in my description. Those links help me out a bit if you shop with them....at no cost to you. ;)
@kate.creates
Жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich great, thank you again for the useful information! cheers
Nice, comprehensive video. I do have one question... What is the thickness of these boards? It's difficult to tell from the video but they look to be about an inch, maybe 7/8". (That would determine the thickness of the boards that I need before resawing them.)
@BruceAUlrich
4 ай бұрын
I don’t recall the exact thickness at this point. I would say most of them were either 3/4” or 7/8”, you’re right. Thanks for watching!
Bruce, how long mineral oil takes to dry into the board and then, when may use it?. I think mineral oil is less risky for anyone who is allergic to natural ones.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Mineral oil never fully dries/cures. It always seems to stay a bit oily. The walnut oil I use is distilled to remove the proteins that people with nut allergies react to. There are other food safe finishes though, like this Odie’s Oil I used.
Being that they are face grain do you worry about cupping or bowing? I noticed you don't put feet on them for air circulation. I am wondering if you have found they aren't necessary?
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Not really. I’ve sold some of them but the ones I’ve kept, I’ve had no issues.
Beautiful boards! I'm looking to buy 5 or 6 templates from your site. Any chance to get a promo code?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Shoot me an email so we can talk more. Or just submit it on my website. Bruceaulrich.com
Merry Christmas, Bruce! Great process.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you also!
Hey Bruce what brand laser cutter do you use to make templates?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I have used a few different ones over the years. I’ve used a Glowforge, a 60w, a 80w and a 150w.
Great job great video how do I order the acrylic patterns
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve got a link to my shop in the description. Appreciate the kind words!
bruce, hello where do you get all the different woods, i live in a little farm community in North Carolina, any help with this will be appreciated
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Here, there and everywhere. Ha ha. There is probably a lumber supplier or two writhing an hour of you, I would bet.
Great stuff Bruce. What model of DeWalt Planer do you use, and same for Jointer?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I have the DeWalt 735 and my jointer is a Grizzly 6” with helical head.
@paulwells1817
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Thank you so much...talk about a quick response! Just curious, where are you located?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I’m just outside of Lexington, Kentucky
Hi, tried to buy a couple of templates in the UK, no can do, no option to ship to UK
what type of bit did you use to do the inside of the handles?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got it linked in the description as “Flush Trim Bit.” It is a nice bit!
What machine are you using to create/ build the acrylic templates?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I cut mine on a laser engraver/cutter.
Hi Bruce, ✌🏻New suscriber!
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks!
Good stuff. What's your method to make the templates?
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I laser cut them out of acrylic like you saw in the video.
I would like to buy some of your templates. How can I find your store site?
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Hey Joe! I've got them on my website here: www.bruceaulrich.com/shop
Can a template be made out of quarter inch plywood? Thanks
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it could. Plywood is not the best choice from what I've seen though. It kind of makes the bearing on your router take some grooves.
Bruce: I enjoyed your charcuterie board video. I am interested in your templates. On your website it lists it for $39.99. Is that for 1 template or a set of them?
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s for 1 but send me an email and I can generate a coupon for purchasing multiples I you want.
curious as to why you didn’t just cut the boards out on the cnc router? Seems like it would have eliminated some steps.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure it would have but I didn’t have one. And a lot of people done, so I wanted to show a different way to do it.
Hi, where can I find your template? tks from Colombia
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I've got them linked on my website in the video description
Is that insulation on your garage door?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Yeppers. I put it on there a few years ago. Does a pretty good job.
@tpatrickm1
3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Cool thanks.
Need those templates
How thick are the boards?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
They range from about 3/4" to a little over an inch.
Would have loved to see the Lazer engraver
@BruceAUlrich
3 ай бұрын
I should have shown it!
@BruceAUlrich
Ай бұрын
Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6iDuNWLYJqfocY.htmlsi=Pmw0z0P8hI9gvAFZ
I just learned that trick by accident...wetting baord and resanding and it's stays fine...first few I didn't know why they felt rough again after oiling ect ect
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s called raising the grain. Anytime your piece will come into contact with water like a cutting board, it will feel rough if you do not do this.
@facebookmakesmesick
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich I know now...leaning process is woodworking is insane..need those templates but the acrylic ones are expensive if you want a variety
great video. on the idea of adding tape to align your template tape, can you not just CA glue the two tapes upside down and then align your boards. so you won't have to remove the extra tape you had to use in between them.
@BruceAUlrich
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think that would have worked well. Thanks for watching!
How thick is that acrylic?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
It is 1/4” acrylic
I was hoping you would discuss how you made the templates...
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
These were some designs that I purchased.
@VinceEspositoJr
3 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Thanks.
Hi Bruce....I just came across this video.....we have a laser machine....would you sell us the SVG for your templates? We have a few sheets of acrylic that we could use.
I am sure you meant to say you should use Food Grade Mineral Oil because regular Mineral Oil will turn rancid after a while... Otherwise great video and tip with the tape and CA Glue.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
This is the stuff you can get from a pharmacy so it is food grade.
Question. Typically what’s the thicknesses of a Charcuterie board. And what types of wood should not be used? Also. I have 50 boards of butternut that’s been seasoned for the last 10 years. Can’t find anyone that would buy it. Can it be considered as a cutting board? Most are 2 1/2 in thick maybe 6 in wide and 6 to 8 ft long. Let me know.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not that familiar with butternut. I think for serving boards, a lot of woods can be used. You get some people that get pretty down on red oak for cutting boards, but for a serving board, I think even that would be fine.
@dannykfoster8176
3 жыл бұрын
Bruce A. Ulrich just a follow up. What would be a appropriate thickness for a Charcuterie board?
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, sorry. Missed that part. I think you can do whatever you want but at least 3/4” would be a good thickness!
@dannykfoster8176
3 жыл бұрын
Bruce A. Ulrich thank you.
Do you have a video on how to make your own template ?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a separate one about that. Maybe it’ll be one I do in the future.
@ericawilliams18
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich it would be highly appreciated by your viewers
Do you sell the templates?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh! I do...link to my website is in the description below!
@jawright1979
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich would you consider making custom ones?
any chance you sell templates?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
I do sell templates like these! I’ve got a link in the description of the video
@michellewyatt1147
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich I would like to buy some templates
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle! You can buy them on my website www.bruceaulrich.com/shop?category=Templates
😃👍🏻👊🏻
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Fred!
lol was just thinkin i didnt care for the zebra, maybe to uniform for me :)
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
ha ha...different stripes...or whatever. I really like the zebrawood. Thanks for checking out the video!
@marcuspoe9353
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich yep sorry man i wouldnt have said anything till at the last you said let me know :) , the timing was just funny to me, nice work though,,, just that 1 lol .
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
@@marcuspoe9353 Oh no worries! I always like to hear people’s opinion. Thanks for letting me know!
I thought white oak was a no-no for charcuterie boards?
@BruceAUlrich
2 жыл бұрын
Nah, especially for charcuterie, it’s fine. It’s really all about cleaning the board well.
Find the acrylic templates here: www.bruceaulrich.com/shop?category=Templates
@wgustavus
3 жыл бұрын
Can you add dimensions for the acrylic templates? Thanks.
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
@@wgustavus Hey there...I just added the approximate dimensions for each one. Thanks for the heads up!
Interesting to watch, but as u should known already, nobody uses wooden boards anymore 😜😂
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
Bwah ha ha ha. Good one!
@warrenswarb4118
3 жыл бұрын
not true, I sell em everyday
@BruceAUlrich
3 жыл бұрын
@@warrenswarb4118 I hear ya! He was joking around...this is kind of a running joke on my podcast, We Built A Thing, and he was laying it on thick. ha ha
You skipped so much of what you did😢
@BruceAUlrich
2 ай бұрын
What did I skip?
do away with the background noise
Thanks!