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Butcher block countertop ideas.
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 $800. So, I'm considering building one myself. I was thinking about mixing two species of lighter colored woods, white oak & maple possiblly? Start with 6/4 stock, cut into 1" strips, alternate strips, glue & clear coat. Since food contact is obvious, what type(s) of glue & clear finish is recommended? Is glue and clamping sufficient? I have some Zinsser Bulls Eye Seal Coat sanding sealer, can I start with this? Would a solid (single species) backsplash Any other suggestions are welcome, ThankX Ron |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
"Ron" wrote in message news:u53Mb.20554$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. I was thinking about mixing two species of lighter colored woods, white oak & maple possiblly? Start with 6/4 stock, cut into 1" strips, alternate strips, glue & clear coat. Since food contact is obvious, what type(s) of glue & clear finish is recommended? Is glue and clamping sufficient? I have some Zinsser Bulls Eye Seal Coat sanding sealer, can I start with this? Did some more research (Googling..) and found a product called 'Salad Bowl Finish' from General Finishes. Non-toxic (when dry) and approved for food contact. Would a solid (single species) backsplash Any other suggestions are welcome, ThankX Ron |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 03:07:06 +0000, Ron wrote:
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. I was thinking about mixing two species of lighter colored woods, white oak & maple possiblly? Start with 6/4 stock, cut into 1" strips, alternate strips, glue & clear coat. Since food contact is obvious, what type(s) of glue & clear finish is recommended? Is glue and clamping sufficient? I have some Zinsser Bulls Eye Seal Coat sanding sealer, can I start with this? Would a solid (single species) backsplash Any other suggestions are welcome, ThankX Ron Years ago I made one by gluing 1x2 maple and then taking the piece to a local shop where it was sanded in their wide belt sander. Turned out great. I never have had any problem with any separation. I kept mine looking good with an occasional application of mineral oil, although I always wondered whether this would really be necessary given the maple being not so porous. I certainly wouldn't put any solvent based sealer on it. If I were to make it again, I might get classy and put in some contrasting wood strips, perhaps of walnut or cherry. Might make my cooking turn out classy as well. |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
From: "Ron"
Did some more research (Googling..) and found a product called 'Salad Bowl Finish' from General Finishes. Non-toxic (when dry) and approved for food contact. Actually, all drying finishes are safe for food contact when dry. If you plan to do any cutting on your countertop, then a film finish like the "Salad Bowl Finish" will get damaged and be a lot of work to repair. Mineral oil or a mineral oil and beeswax mixture would be a better choice, since you can wipe more on when needed. I also like to use unprocessed walnut oil on wooden eating implements such as bowls and spoons. If you always use a cutting board, the Salad Bowl Finish is ok. David remove the key to email me. |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
Ron,
A 9' piece of 24" wide maple butcherblock should not be anywhere near $800. I stopped in to the new Woodcraft near me a couple days ago, and they had 24 x 84 workbench tops, laminated/finger jointed maple, on sale for (IIRC) about $379. It will be a lot of work to make your own, and unless you have ready access to a *lot* of clamps, a way to surface the block when it's glued up, and the materials for cheap, it won't be worth it. I know with a 9' length, I'd be needing 9'+ lengths of maple as well, because I wouldn't want end grain butt joints in the middle of the countertop. I wouldn't recommend oak, unless it's white oak, and that may not go too well visually with the maple. Try restaurant supply places, as well as Grizzly. I believe they sell maple butcherblock. Jon E "Ron" wrote in message news:u53Mb.20554$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. I was thinking about mixing two species of lighter colored woods, white oak & maple possiblly? Start with 6/4 stock, cut into 1" strips, alternate strips, glue & clear coat. Since food contact is obvious, what type(s) of glue & clear finish is recommended? Is glue and clamping sufficient? I have some Zinsser Bulls Eye Seal Coat sanding sealer, can I start with this? Would a solid (single species) backsplash Any other suggestions are welcome, ThankX Ron |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
From: "Jon Endres, PE"
I know with a 9' length, I'd be needing 9'+ lengths of maple as well, because I wouldn't want end grain butt joints in the middle of the countertop. Strength of an end grain but joint in a row of butcher block is not an issue, as long as the joint is lapped sufficiently on both sides with a solid piece of wood. The trick is to keep all of the joints at least 6" apart in adjoining rows. David remove the key to email me. |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
I bought the maple for an 80"x25"x1.5" from Croffwoodmills.com for about $175
shipped. I bought a finished 72x30 workbench top from Grainger for $200. I like the one I made better than the one I bought but that may just be me ;-) |
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Butcher block countertop ideas.
"Ron" wrote in
news:u53Mb.20554$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. snip 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. |
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