How to make an end grain butcher block table. Let this soak into and penetrate the board for 20 minutes then come through with a clean microfiber cloth and polish the board. How to build an end grain cutting board in 9 steps step 1. This gives the. This project build will illustrate the build process for an end grain butcher block beginning with the milling of rough cut lumber.
How to make an end grain butcher block this project build will illustrate the build process for an end grain butcher block beginning with the milling of rough cut lumber. Dreaming to make a fancy end grain cutting board that your mom proud off. I was the skilled fly by the seat of my pants labor. Make sure to watch my accompanying youtube video of this build.
How to make a butcher block table. As promised today im going to show you how i built the butcher block table top for it. No worries things might look complicated to you at the front but diy butcher block is possible if you have an insight into it. Depending on your tool selection in your shop you may want to purchase the wood to build your end grain cutting board from a hardwood dealer that has the tools and abilities to take your rough stock lumber and turn it into square and straight boards.
If the material you are working with is already pre milled surfaced straight and square you can skip the first section of this tutorial. But the complications of making a butcher block are holding you back. Cherry and maple 18 by 21 by 325. Select and mill your lumber.
A recent commission of an end grain butcher block. End grain island tops are designated as a custom order can be fashioned in a variety of sizes thicknesses shapes and wood types to fit any design plan. When i say buy one i mean my mom. Rub the finish into the butcher block cutting board generously.
And tangentially to the growth rings to make a side grain surface. End grain orientation will make a traditional butcher block design. The end grain of the hardwoods will soak up more of the finish than the top grain be sure to rub over the whole board. If the material you are working with is already pre milled surfaced straight and square you can skip the first section of this tutorial.
Along its axis to make an end grain surface. I went back and forth fretting over whether to build a butcher block table top or to buy one.