"Ron" wrote in
news:u53Mb.20554$xy6.56974@attbi_s02:

Stopped by HD yesterday for an estimate on some butcher block
countertop. Yikes.
They quoted me ~$300 for a 9' laminated piece, w/ backsplash &
dripedge. I believe it was from Vanguard???

I was told the solid variety would be around $800.

So, I'm considering building one myself.

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You may want to look for a Lumber Liquidators near you. They sell butcher
block counter top more reasonably than that.

Next question: How soon do you need it done? Making your own will take
you a while. Not every one who uses MY kitchen is willing/able to wait for
me to 'do it up pretty'.

Patriarch, blessed with a very patient wife in MANY regards.