How to Build a HUGE Butcher Block Island Countertop
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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OMG when you dropped the slab, I would have soiled myself. Looks absolutely fantastic.
LOL yeah it was not good. Had a huge bruise on my leg for a month. Thanks for compliment!
To bad I didn't see this earlier. My contractor was going to do a half ass job with my set of bb . So I rejected the work effort and returned them . Now I know. Looks great
Oh, no. Im no contractor but Im glad it helped. Thanks I appreciate the compliment!
M wife saw this video. Guess what? She wants me to piece together a 4x8 butcher block island countertop to replace our old sad one that has a sink. She texted me the link to this video. I’m inspired. Question: I saw a company that sold hardware similar to yours for holding the pieces tight. Their instructions said not to use glue. Something about moisture and allowing for movement with the swelling and shrinking of wood as the humidity and temp change. ??? Obviously you haven’t had any issues.
Well I'm glad that your wife shared my video with you, that's awesome! Hmmm, I would follow the companies instructions, I guess? I have not had issues with mine except I need to refinish it its been 5 years since I built it.
@@jaredmyers3227read it again. That is if the grain of the 2 pieces are perpendicular, not parallel.
oh, that's interesting, good to know
Wow! Looks gorgeous! Thanks for the awesome video!
Super well explained great instruction - thank you for taking the time to make then and share it will all if us - like your four legged helpers 😊
Thanks so much for saying that. Yes they are "helpful" lol
Omg I screamed no, when it fell, glad ur good!! Awesome project
😂, yeah that wasn’t good. Thanks!
J, Damn. Wasn't ready for you breakin' it down at the end! Ha!!
Looks amazing!
Thanks so much!
I love the way your mind works!!
Thank you! Cheers!
What am amazing job. Bucket list for the house. Ty
Thanks so much! Best of luck on you Island
Amazing job!!! Thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
Thanks so much!
great video, inspiring.
Thanks so much!
This was Excellent!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Awesome Job!
Thanks so much :)
Jared great video! I was worried about putting 3 sections together until I saw your video. Thanks so much for sharing and your great explanations. What is the overall size of your island and the overhang for your seating area?
Yes, of course, thanks for watching! The overall size is 96" long by 60" wide. I think my overhang on the one short side was 12-14" and the overhang on the long side was more like 18".
Hey Jared, awesome video. I love the bloopers too. So relatable. I’m wondering if you have a link for the cantilever you purchased. I’m thinking of doing the same thing for my island.
Thanks so much!!! Im glad you are enjoying them and they are helpful for you. Try this link for the metal Yes I believe you mean the C channel metal piece. See link www.amazon.com/RMP-Rolled-Channel-length-Thickness/dp/B01IRKQJN6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KVS6DBESYBNL&keywords=c+channel&qid=1647024671&s=industrial&sprefix=c+channel%252Caps%252C154&sr=1-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rawfires00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=954c27447c8ea67a2a28228601486312&camp=1789&creative=9325
Awesome video. There’s several places where it looks like some strong double sided tape would have really helped you out [Positioning Template under Tablet, holding straightedge for cutting with Skillsaw, etc].
There’s a neat trick you probably already know - put a piece of masking tape on the two objects you’d like to be together temporarily & put CA [Cyanoacrylate/ Superglue] between the layers of masking tape. It holds it plenty secure for drilling, router work, etc, but popping the CA glue is Easy and then you just need to peel the masking tape.
Ideally you’d want to use this before final sanding & finishing, but I’ve used it even after finishing with good results.
Full disclosure: it’s not my idea, I learned it from a Woodworker on CZcams [Rex Krueger, maybe?].
Good luck on your future efforts!
Cheers,
Thanks so much!!! I didn’t know about that, that’s a really good tip. I’m gonna use that next time. Really smart. Thanks for the tip!
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Hi Jared! Amazing build, and I have learned so much from this video! Where can I find the metal supports like you used? I’m finding ones that mount to the cabinet, not like you have on top of the plywood.
Yes I believe you mean the C channel metal piece. See link www.amazon.com/RMP-Rolled-Channel-length-Thickness/dp/B01IRKQJN6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KVS6DBESYBNL&keywords=c+channel&qid=1647024671&s=industrial&sprefix=c+channel%252Caps%252C154&sr=1-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rawfires00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=954c27447c8ea67a2a28228601486312&camp=1789&creative=9325
You need to dance in the middle as well...especially after the zip bolts install. Great video!!
hahaha, yeah when the mood hits you...you gotta dance. Thanks, I appreciate it!
@@jaredmyers3227 would you recommend using the zip bolts to join end grain if needing to make a longer piece? and not having 12-14 feet clamps ?
@@christiandenard I think zipbolts would be a good way to keep the end tight to one another and inline with each other. I would try to make sure you have the joint resting on cabinets to help support joint. I would probably put zip bolts in while mounting to cabinets. Test fit them take apart, place them on top of counters then bolt them together. I wouldnt try carrying them together as one piece, if that makes sense. Assemble on cabinets
Well done.
Thanks so much, ton of work but its worth it. Its been almost two years and I need to reapply surface oil. Probably should have done it last year but just never found the time.
excellent job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Jared….NICE JOB…..is the finish enough for waterproofing?? We would be setting a sink in the island top. Thanks !!
I think it would be however you would have to reseal pretty often and not let water sit on it too long. Its still wood afterall.
Hey jarred nice job quick question was that a food grade sealer
The seller of the product says it is safe for food preperation - link in discription if you want to see it on amazon
Hi Jared, thanks for the great video, that's super helpful. I was wondering if at some point you were considering putting some wood filler around the edges when you joined the different countertops? I would think that without you would still see the joint. Thanks!
Wood fillers are for the most part not food grade material so using any fillers isn’t the wisest choice making sure your joints are well fitted, glued and tight is best. You always have to take the time to sand, plane etc whatever you need to do to get those individual pieces or tops fit really snug when done properly no need for fillers. I have over forty years of experience I watch other people’s videos one because we never know where a great idea or thought will come from and I am now retired and extremely ill it helps me stay connected to my work and love. I was a professional carpenter and woodworker because I really love it after spending several years in the Army in a very high stress dangerous job it gave me peace of mind and I felt connected to this wonderful world. And I have met many great people along the way. Enjoy this activity it’s a wonderful way to spend some time in life.
@@drymoonproperties Thanks a lot for your reply! We just started and are DIY beginners. Your input is very helpful. We want to join 2 countertops for our kitchen island so we'll try our best to make it fit right! I'm sorry to hear you're ill, sending a lot of good vibes and hoping to see many more videos from you!
@@marievouaux8431 thank you Marie! I don’t make videos anymore myself due to health reasons just like watching other people and talking with likeminded folks, I really miss my work lots it’s the hardest part of dying just part of life take care.
Marie, Jeffrey is absolutly correct, get those pieces to fit without filler as best as you can. I did use filler because I'm not as skilled as some. I used saw dust and glue to make my filler.
@@jaredmyers3227 Thank you for the tip Jared! Since we are just beginning I'm afraid we are not skilled yet 😅
Just watching videos it looks faisable to get them to match perfectly but I guess it's actually quite hard.
Is there a link for the zip bolts?? I can't find them anywhere. Great video!!
I just threw added link in the description
Great job. How much in total
Thanks! The three butcher blocks 615, zip bolts 30, sealer 120, tools, safety equipment and random consumables around 300. Rough total before covid is just under 1100. That was maybe a 1/7 the cost granite, quartz or stone.
How did you install the cook top? Did you have to use any protection around the inside edge or just place it in and screw it down?
I did not put any protection on block. My thought was if this is safe to mount on a laminate counter (that has pressed wood and glue) than it will be safe with butcher block. Plus the heating elements are pretty far from the edges and the appliance has a metal box around everyghing. There is also a gap between metal box and butcher block. The appliance rests on the butcher block around the edge and screws into the cabinet below. Keep following me I am working my way through my whole kitchen build and show all the steps. I just started getting to the Island in episode 12. Thanks for question!
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yep, it hurts
My question..is it safe doing a drop in stove on the butcher block?
hmmm....never had an issue
2 years on, how is it holding up finish wise? Thanks
Yes, its held up well. I should have recoated once a year but I havent. I do need to reseal it this year for sure
I’ve read multiple times to never put plywood under butcher block, it needs to breathe all the way around. Have you had any issues?
Oh no are you serious? I’ve not heard that. No issues so far I hope I don’t have any.
@@jaredmyers3227 that’s what I read in my research but if you haven’t had any issues, probably nothing to worry about. I think it has to do with making sure the block is the same moisture all the way around so it doesn’t warp.
Is the 8ft counters actually 96 inches, or are they 98 inches? Ive found a few that give the extra 2 inches, which is what I need since I'm using a 36" and (2) 30" Ikea cabinets back to back. These ones are almost $100 cheaper per section, so if these ones are actually 98", then they will work to give me a 1 inch overhang on the sides.
Yes, you are correct the Ikea Laminated Counters are 98" long.