Butcher block work top project

[DTB]

I'm adding a butcher block to the top of my KRL. Could of bought the Snap On version but decided to try it out my self. Purchased the block from Lowes and cut it down to fit, routed the edges and added a few coats of stain. Should look nice when I finally get it installed.

 

[dngrmse]

Nice! Please post a pic when done.

 

[DTB]

Here is the finished product. I think it turned out pretty good

 

[David W]

Good job. Post some pics in about 6 months, I'm curious to see how nice it will look after a bit of use.

 

[DTB]

It probably will not get alot of use, at least in the short term. It's not in a shop currently so it sits idle most of time.

 

[tarbellb]

How much for the butcher block? Is it solid all the way through, what species?

Looks good!

 

[DTB]

It's baltic birch. Solid all the way through, no issues cutting to size. Piece I needed was around $230 for a 25x96. I had to get that size to fit my 55" box. They have a smaller 48" piece a lot cheaper if you don't need as much. I plan on trying to sell my left over piece to try to reclaim a little cash.

 

[bonneyman]

Nice!

I've been kicking around a tool cart idea for the garage with a butcher block top. Set it at a level so you can throw a starter or alternator on it and it would be at a good working height. Then rout a channel around the perimeter so small liquid spills would be caught and channeled to a container instead of spilling on the floor. Would make routine maintenance on the vehicles so much easier.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Years ago, I bought a piece of maple butcher block, added 2x4 legs and a lower shelf.

The top has held up really well, and I have a lot of assorted hardware stored in old soda pop crates and crystal light plastic containers.

 

[exmaxima1]

It's baltic birch. Solid all the way through, no issues cutting to size. Piece I needed was around $230 for a 25x96. I had to get that size to fit my 55" box. They have a smaller 48" piece a lot cheaper if you don't need as much. I plan on trying to sell my left over piece to try to reclaim a little cash.

I passed on a maple top Gladiator bench at a garage sale for $75 last week. After seeing this post I just checked the msrp ($650) and I feel sick....

http://www.gladiatorgarageworks.com/products-1/workbenches-2/workbenches-3/-[GAWB08MTZG]-1700183/GAWB08MTZG/

 

[406Rich]

They sell BB tops thru Ikea...98x25 $139.00
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/24264/

 

[DTB]

I considered the ikea top but don't have any stores nearby.

 

[panknuckshovel]

Wow, that even looked nice just sitting on the saw horses. Nice job.

 

[36truck]

Butcher blocks hold up very well to most abuse you can dish out. I've used a bowling alley lanes as a bench top for years still looks good. My Dad & a friend also have them.