Matchless How To Build A Butcher Block

Maple walnut and ash are great choices for this type of project.

How to build a butcher block. If the material you are working with is already pre-milled surfaced straight and square you can skip the first section of this tutorial. I love butcher block counter tops. You can make up your own butcher-block countertop or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards or a top for a roll-around cart.

I know the hardcore woodworking world classifies end grain as the real butcher block but most places just. Secure the butcher block to a work surface with padded clamps. This project build will illustrate the build process for an end grain butcher block beginning with the milling of rough cut lumber.

The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. On the bottom side center a 4- to 6-wide mark along each shorter edge. Building the Butcher Block Work Table Surface The key to providing a strong butcher block work table surface is to use strips of hardwood placed side by side using the side grain as a work surface.

Or do you want to build your own from pieces of wood. A butcher block shows end grain to the cutting surface. Step 1 Choose Your Wood.

The boards thickness determines the width of the butcher blocks laminations. And they get EXPENSIVE if you order it. Then stand these pieces on edge to create the butcher blocks rift-sawn surface.

Make sure to watch my accompanying YouTube video of this build. I mean you cant really DIY granite counters but butcher block is completely doable. It really puts our faux-butcher block laminate veneer counters from the 1980s in our kitchen to shame.