I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!

A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut about 2
3/8" at 90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and
use a circular saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8
splinters off (should be out of sight), but would be quick work
for a sawsall or hand saw or a second cut from the back side with
the circular saw..


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"sammywhite" wrote in message
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I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it
down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would
be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm
a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some
decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!

Milwaukee 8 1/4" circular saw will cut right through it. Use a good
straight edge. If you want to you can use a table saw but it has to be a
good quality table saw. I am assuming this is a hardwood like maple? Use a
new blade, even then you will still get some slight burning. Touch up with
a sander.

Jon
"DanG" wrote in message
...
A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut about 2 3/8" at
90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and use a circular
saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8 splinters off (should be out
of sight), but would be quick work for a sawsall or hand saw or a second
cut from the back side with the circular saw..


--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)




"sammywhite" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!

On Jul 26, 8:50 pm, "Jon" wrote:
Milwaukee 8 1/4" circular saw will cut right through it. Use a good
straight edge. If you want to you can use a table saw but it has to be a
good quality table saw. I am assuming this is a hardwood like maple? Use a
new blade, even then you will still get some slight burning. Touch up with
a sander.

Jon"DanG" wrote in message

...



A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut about 2 3/8" at
90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and use a circular
saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8 splinters off (should be out
of sight), but would be quick work for a sawsall or hand saw or a second
cut from the back side with the circular saw..

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message
roups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Thanks for your responses!

I'm actually not sure what kind of wood it is....which I suppose
speaks volumes about how much of a rookie I am.

I uploaded a photo if anyone would like to take a shot at identifying
it for me (for better or worse).....

http://picasaweb.google.com/robert.p...37660520161330

Thanks again!

"sammywhite" wrote in message
oups.com...

Thanks for your responses!

I'm actually not sure what kind of wood it is....which I suppose
speaks volumes about how much of a rookie I am.

I uploaded a photo if anyone would like to take a shot at identifying
it for me (for better or worse).....

http://picasaweb.google.com/robert.p...37660520161330

Thanks again!

That world be Maple and probably Hard/Rock Maple. I suggest a good and
sharp blade.

Gorgeous piece. Probably either maple or birch.

Are the ends going to show once installed?
What tools do you own now? I'm thinking about a circular saw, a
belt sander, and a router.
The piece has been stained and top coated. Do you know what the
current finish is?

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)




"sammywhite" wrote in message
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On Jul 26, 8:50 pm, "Jon" wrote:
Milwaukee 8 1/4" circular saw will cut right through it. Use a
good
straight edge. If you want to you can use a table saw but it
has to be a
good quality table saw. I am assuming this is a hardwood like
maple? Use a
new blade, even then you will still get some slight burning.
Touch up with
a sander.

Jon"DanG" wrote in message

...



A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut about
2 3/8" at
90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and use a
circular
saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8 splinters off
(should be out
of sight), but would be quick work for a sawsall or hand saw or
a second
cut from the back side with the circular saw..

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message
roups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged.
It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim
it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think
would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit
I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some
decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Thanks for your responses!

I'm actually not sure what kind of wood it is....which I suppose
speaks volumes about how much of a rookie I am.

I uploaded a photo if anyone would like to take a shot at
identifying
it for me (for better or worse).....

http://picasaweb.google.com/robert.p...37660520161330

Thanks again!

On Jul 27, 6:32 pm, "DanG" wrote:
Gorgeous piece. Probably either maple or birch.

Are the ends going to show once installed?
What tools do you own now? I'm thinking about a circular saw, a
belt sander, and a router.
The piece has been stained and top coated. Do you know what the
current finish is?

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message

oups.com...
On Jul 26, 8:50 pm, "Jon" wrote:





Milwaukee 8 1/4" circular saw will cut right through it. Use a
good
straight edge. If you want to you can use a table saw but it
has to be a
good quality table saw. I am assuming this is a hardwood like
maple? Use a
new blade, even then you will still get some slight burning.
Touch up with
a sander.

Jon"DanG" wrote in message

...

A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut about
2 3/8" at
90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and use a
circular
saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8 splinters off
(should be out
of sight), but would be quick work for a sawsall or hand saw or
a second
cut from the back side with the circular saw..

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message
roups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged.
It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim
it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think
would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit
I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some
decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Thanks for your responses!

I'm actually not sure what kind of wood it is....which I suppose
speaks volumes about how much of a rookie I am.

I uploaded a photo if anyone would like to take a shot at
identifying
it for me (for better or worse).....

http://picasaweb.google.com/robert.p...ck/photo#50918...

Thanks again!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Two ends will show after installation. I'm not sure about the current
finish, but I do intend to completely redo it.

I've got a decent belt sander and router, but my circular saw is
pretty suspect. I can borrow a DeWalt (7.25"). Any risk (to the saw)
in using it on this block?

No harm to the saw, but if you could borrow an 8" saw life would
be easier. Recip saw or good hand saw?

Run all edges with a ball bearing router bit, not a deep cut,. I
like the look of a chamfer bit, but a 1/4" round over would look
good also. This will get all edges uniform and remove the "sharp"
edges.

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Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)




"sammywhite" wrote in message
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On Jul 27, 6:32 pm, "DanG" wrote:
Gorgeous piece. Probably either maple or birch.

Are the ends going to show once installed?
What tools do you own now? I'm thinking about a circular saw, a
belt sander, and a router.
The piece has been stained and top coated. Do you know what the
current finish is?

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message

oups.com...
On Jul 26, 8:50 pm, "Jon" wrote:





Milwaukee 8 1/4" circular saw will cut right through it. Use
a
good
straight edge. If you want to you can use a table saw but it
has to be a
good quality table saw. I am assuming this is a hardwood like
maple? Use a
new blade, even then you will still get some slight burning.
Touch up with
a sander.

Jon"DanG" wrote in message

...

A normal circular saw with a normal 7 1/4" blade will cut
about
2 3/8" at
90° (DeWalt/Milwaukee). I would set up an edge guide and use
a
circular
saw . You almost don't care if the bottom 1/8 splinters off
(should be out
of sight), but would be quick work for a sawsall or hand saw
or
a second
cut from the back side with the circular saw..

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)


"sammywhite" wrote in message
roups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged.
It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to
trim
it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think
would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll
admit
I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some
decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a
pro.

Thanks for your help!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Thanks for your responses!

I'm actually not sure what kind of wood it is....which I suppose
speaks volumes about how much of a rookie I am.

I uploaded a photo if anyone would like to take a shot at
identifying
it for me (for better or worse).....

http://picasaweb.google.com/robert.p...ck/photo#50918...

Thanks again!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Two ends will show after installation. I'm not sure about the
current
finish, but I do intend to completely redo it.

I've got a decent belt sander and router, but my circular saw is
pretty suspect. I can borrow a DeWalt (7.25"). Any risk (to the
saw)
in using it on this block?

Watch out for the steel rods though.

"sammywhite" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!

" I've got a (lovely) piece of butcher block "

Look, if you are going to all the trouble to cut, refinish and
install this bearof a counter top, why not take it to "the shop" and
have a Pro check for steel "imbeds" and cut it to specs for you?
You say tow ends will show - there are only two "ends." Do you mean
one end and one side will show? If so, you can likely cut this
yourself with a suspect Skill Saw and hide your errors (if any) with
the walls!

If it is to fit "flus" to a wall, or two (as assumed, above) you will
likely need to sand it to conform to the (irregular) wall surfaces and
might want to UNDERCUT or BEVEL your cuts to better facilitate this
step - another good job for a ProShop.

Bon chance et bin appitite



n Jul 28, 10:46 am, "TH" wrote:
Watch out for the steel rods though.

"sammywhite" wrote in message

oups.com...

I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

Thanks for your help!

On Jul 28, 7:44 pm, Hoosierpopi wrote:
" I've got a (lovely) piece of butcher block "

Look, if you are going to all the trouble to cut, refinish and
install this bearof a counter top, why not take it to "the shop" and
have a Pro check for steel "imbeds" and cut it to specs for you?
You say tow ends will show - there are only two "ends." Do you mean
one end and one side will show? If so, you can likely cut this
yourself with a suspect Skill Saw and hide your errors (if any) with
the walls!

If it is to fit "flus" to a wall, or two (as assumed, above) you will
likely need to sand it to conform to the (irregular) wall surfaces and
might want to UNDERCUT or BEVEL your cuts to better facilitate this
step - another good job for a ProShop.

Bon chance et bin appitite

n Jul 28, 10:46 am, "TH" wrote:



Watch out for the steel rods though.

"sammywhite" wrote in message

roups.com...

I've got a piece of butcher block counter that I salvaged. It's
roughly 2'x6' and 2.5" thick (really heavy). I need to trim it down
to fit a new location to about 1.5'x5'. What do you think would be
the best type of saw to make these cuts?.....and, I'll admit I'm a
novice with this kind of stuff (but do have access to some decent
tools)....do you think I should turn this job over to a pro.

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Yes. Meant to say two sides, not ends.

I love the idea of routering the top to remove the sharp edges.

Thanks again for all the input!