Matchless Cutting Butcher Block Countertop

Cutting against the grain causes fibers to raise up giving your countertop a fuzzy feeling.

Cutting butcher block countertop. As mentioned in edge-grain countertops each wood rail spans the tops full length. It entails cutting sheets of wood down to size with a circular saw creating the necessary holes for. We traced around our foam board template directly onto the butcher block and Scott used our circular saw with a makeshift straight edge to make his cuts.

One way to do this is. Step 2 Place the butcher block on a secure surface. At the joints we cut off this rounded edge to create flat seams.

We stock domestic and exotic hardwoods like Cherry Maple Oak Bubinga Padouk Mahogany and Teak. So today I wanted a tutorial on how we cut sand finish and install butcher block countertops. Countertops are 1-inch wide strips.

Since the corner cabinet is deeper than the standard countertop depth we cut down a larger kitchen island. Strong Construction Our butcher block countertops are built to last. Afterwards I used a fine sanding sponge to clean up any burrs along the edges.

A clamping straight edge can be purchased or made with a scrap piece of straight-sided wood and clamps. You can also use this surface on kitchen islands for dining and entertaining friends and family. Butcher Blocks Have Many Uses Wood butcher block countertops make great stations for meal prep.

Cutting the Butcher Block Cut the pieces one at a time and then check the fit after each cut. Dont forget about the hardwood plywoods and marine plywoods we stock too. For handy homeowners a DIY butcher block countertop installation isnt tricky business either.