How To Build A Butcher Block

How to make a butcher block cutting board step 1.

How to build a butcher block. Use a new 40 tooth carbide tipped blade and adjust its depth to inch more than the thickness of the wood. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy but the project does require some special tools especially for the larger size tops. Generous sections of butcher block countertop give you plenty of easy to clean culinary workspace up top and lots of storage space including room for hanging pots down below. The sturdy frame made of sections of gas pipe gives it an industrial flair and the casters make it easy to move.

With the wonderful resource of our barn to pull from my grandparents old wood working shop i just keep finding more and more material to work with. Apply the food safe. Drive flat head screws through the flange holes into the butcher block. In this case i knew several years ago exactly what i planned on using for the butcher block on my island i didn t.

Edge grain cutting board construction is what most people consider a traditional butcher block. It is made by laminating multiple strips of wood the same length and width to form a thick wood cutting board. Clamp the strips together and let glue set. Reclamp the straightedge tape the second line and make the cut.

Currently building a house and thinking it would be fun to build my own butcher block countertops. Either plane or sand the block. 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. Always liked purple heart toying with the idea of using some 1 8 strips at random with maple just to add a bit of color and contrast.

Cut the boards into 3 4 strips. Measure and mark the piece with cutlines for the countertop and lower counter. I found that to build your own butcher block is not all that complicated.