Build Your Own Butcher Block Countertop

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Build your own butcher block countertop.

We extended the vanity and added the sink built a butcherblock counter and installed our own diy mason. Your idea would be gorgeous. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. Butcher block countertops are functional and easy to care for.

May 30 2015 at 3 19 pm the back burner. April 19 2016 at 8 09 am. A great product for finishing butcher block counter tops is waterlox tung oil. Addicted 2 diy says.

Make note of measurements and transfer them to butcher block. Measure sections of kitchen countertop using a tape measure. Always liked purple heart toying with the idea of using some 1 8 strips at random with maple just to add a bit of color and contrast. When cutting each section of butcher block place the boards on sawhorses or between two work surfaces.

It s come a long way though. In regards to the cut up pieces and not full length lumber it was the look the client was going for. Currently building a house and thinking it would be fun to build my own butcher block countertops. Sawdust and embryos says.

Mark cut line with a pencil image 1. Also i am curious to know if you had to move the cabinet a half in or so away from the wall where the door is located in order for the left most cabinet door to open completely. If at any time your countertops begin to look or feel brittle and dry don t be afraid to add more mineral oil to them. I know the hardcore woodworking world classifies end grain as the real butcher block but most places just define butcher block as hardwood pieces laminated together.

It is a great product for use in areas that need protection from water.