How To Build Butcher Block
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How to build butcher block. Every wood type stains differently so once the stain is added the character of the wood color and grain is really brought out. Cutting the top to length. I came back with a circular saw with a long straight edge clamped to the surface to cut off the ends. Clean up the raw boards ends and sides.
Clamp the strips together and let glue set. Solid wood worx 64 092 views. Generous sections of butcher block countertop give you plenty of easy to clean culinary workspace up top and lots of storage space including room for hanging pots down below. The sturdy frame made of sections of gas pipe gives it an industrial flair and the casters make it easy to move.
Then to prepare the top for stain i sanded the entire surface started at 60 grit and then moving to 120 150 and finally 220. Position the pieces in place and then continue with each length until you have glue applied to the entire section including the last full length piece. Build your own butcher block counter top with this step by step tutorial with tons of pictures to help you through the process. Apply the food safe.
Start with the section joining the first or full length piece and apply a fairly heavy bead of glue to its back side and to the ends of each random length piece. Cut the boards into 3 4 strips. Either plane or sand the block. I left the ends of the table top long throughout the build.
How to make a butcher block cutting board step 1.