Butcher Block Countertop - Walnut and Maple Long Grain 

I appreciate that. hanks for watching.

Thanks for the input. As I get older I take the safety/health precautions much more serious than when I was in my youth.

@@OldGuyWoodworks I know exactly what you mean. Those years a few decades ago of sunbathing in oil, riding dirt bikes with no helmets and just generally living without any conception of my own mortality.

Wow, thanks for sharing that and I'm so sorry for your loss. Im going to be more aware and buy a mask too.

Anything is possible. I would be careful putting anything over an oil. I would wipe it down with something like acetone a couple times, let it dry out and try the conversion varnish. Something like Rubio monocoat with a higher sheen over the oil finish might work as well. When it comes to projects like this I will ask my supplier what they recommend. Thanks for watching.

I don't know where people get the idea that I don't enjoy sanding. Thanks for watching.

Customer request. I often build stuff that I'm not a fan. Thanks for watching.

See, I’m the opposite, I loved the alternating colour.

Just a bit. Thanks for watching.

jduece13 I took care of that in my cutting board video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-COvcUqHkjzU.html

I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching.

Sanding is an integral part of any quality woodworking project and should be fully embraced. Thanks for watching.

I sand often enough I guess. Was it noticeable?

Walnut.

To some degree I'm sure. It hasn't been a problem. The top has held up great to this date. The owner does oil it heavily and often.

I thought about it for sure. I ended up buying the Powermatic 2244 eventually. Thanks for watching.

Ha ha. Too much work.

Plain old walnut and maple. Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching.

BTW I used inspiration from you on my resin map video. Thanks.

@@OldGuyWoodworks too cool, I've got to watch that!

Tiny voids have to be filled so food and bacteria don't get down in the holes. Thanks for watching.

@@OldGuyWoodworks youre right. to be filled. Im not sure epoxy is right material for it.

Thanks for the compliments and for watching.

No problem at all. We all learn from each other. Thanks for watching.

Valid point. I did get a track saw though.

@@OldGuyWoodworks Yeah, I finally broke down and got me one as well. Did I understand someone's comment correctly? - did you build your CNC? if so, what was the ball park cost on that build if you don't mind me asking?

@@Mainbusfail I did build it. It was around $3,200, but that was before supply issues.

Brad P I’m glad you noticed. Sanding is a fixation of mine. Thanks for watching.

Maybe someday. Thanks for watching.

I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

I just use a food grade mineral oil. I started making my own that has some bees wax in it and some walnut as well. Bees wax works well as a sealer.

No. You aren't crazy, but we haven't seen any wood movement since it was finished. The owner does oil it often and it's in a pretty stable environment.

On small parts and projects sanding is very satisfying. These big monstrosities are tiring. I thought about building my own wide belt, but opted to buy. Thanks for watching.

Must have slipped my mind. Thanks for watching.

It's a food grade mineral oil I bought on Amazon. I found the link: amzn.to/3cwVhCF. Thanks for watching.

I'm glad you like sanding. Thanks for watching.

I hope that's good. Thanks for watching.

commandercool1983 good point. I do remember when I did it I thought it was on the sketchy side. Reaching over a running blade is not the best safety example. Thanks for watching.

I did not know that distinction. I was under the impression it was anything a butcher would use. I do know end grain is what it should be to make a cutting board or butcher block, but most people prefer the look of long grain. Thanks for the input.

You could, but the resurfacing would probably expose more.

Sounds like quite and undertaking. Thanks for watching.

It's food grade mineral oil. We wanted to use something that food could be prepared on and not be bad for it. The owner oils it religiously a couple times a week. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the reminder.

Pretty ironic. I have a riving knife, I just took it off. I was challenged by my son-in-law to build my own cnc. It was a moral imperative. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the tips!

Sanding is a necessary evil. Thanks for watching.

Some. Took care of that problem though. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-COvcUqHkjzU.html

Thanks for the kind words. If only I had a wide belt sander it would go a lot faster and somewhat easier. Thanks for watching.

This build I used food grade mineral oil. I make my own mixture of beeswax, mineral and walnut oil frequently.

I have a bunch of videos on the CNC build. They were my first videos and not quite as well edited (and a little boring sometimes). Lots of information though. Try this link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CVaJHTYhM.html

It would be around $1,000 without shipping. The shipping is expensive depending on where you are.

@@OldGuyWoodworks Does that include materials? I would have thought the labor alone would have been a grand.

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

Hard to believe I don't have a planer. It did stay pretty flat, but I would be kidding myself to say it was completely true and flat. Nothing can be seen, but you can feel a couple dips with your hand in one or two places. Thanks for watching.

Glad you enjoyed it

It involved a lot of research. Once I decided on the size, motors and type of linear motion I wanted, I bought the parts and started production. I have a whole series on the build. Start here with the overview. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CVaJHTYhM.html

Thanks. I tell everyone, sanding is a necessary evil. If you like sanding, check this out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0-Pv8A-LJ7o.html

Overnight. I've done stuff where I will take them off after about four hours, but that's only if I'm not moving it around too much and need clamps. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the feedback. We used to count on you guys back in the day. It's funny you bring up the glue issue. I stopped using Titebond II and only use Titebond III on all my glue ups, especially on my cutting boards. Where did you retire from?

Hey Buddy I retired after 30 yrs of service in 08 as a Sergeant from WSPD. My Son is just retiring on a med from LAPD after they found he developed a High Blood Pressure issue from an enlarged left Vent? All med stuff I am not familiar with. He did 14 yrs . My best friend was an LAPD Commander Big Bill Eaton! He passed away of Cancer right before I retired. Yes I am a bachelor and spend my days building and sure enjoy it! I could teach but I am done! I hv been doing cabinets which get some good money but I also do large custom tables! Like 8/4 oak with dove tail stretcher boards and bread board ends! I get 5g’s for them however the table I am on now the wood was $2200 so I don’t make a bunch? It varies from dimensional lumber to hard woods! Anyway keep going don’t let anyone tell u your to old!! I don’t get up high like you I used to but fell twice once got me a hernia operation & the last fall Sept 2019 shattered my foot in 6 places! I went right back to work in 6-8 weeks! Hey some of thee toughest guys I know R police & firemen! Heck the only guy I ever loaned my stick to on duty was a fireman:) He got kicked and asked if he could use it? He said pls? Gave it back when he was done?

@@zephyr1408 I have found that big jobs don't pay as well.(margin wise). The little things move faster and don't take near as long. I have a couple cabinet jobs on the horizon and am not looking forward to them. I'd rather just play on my cnc, but some people don't consider that woodworking. I think machines were invented because guys got tired of working by hand and couldn't be as consistent as a machine (or as fast).

You know I did some bathroom remodels and other stuff ; I took a Cabinet job after my last remodel and 2 days into it she pulled out wanted me to drop her price (custom cabinets I make from Baltic Birch w/solid Birch FF ) I charge $350 a linear Ft and she had 33’ so I charged her $11,800. Once she did that I pulled the plug charged $700 for the demo and hv no done another Cabinet job since! So I am with you custom base, doors, fix cabinets & some big tables ! I just want to enjoy it! I don’t want to run myself into the ground! Plus I need to work on my house! Doesn’t every carpenter?? Great talking to you! Take care!

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

I have a skilsaw. I built the cnc my self and it didn't come close to $10,000. I built the cnc as a challenge from my son-in-law for just over $3,000. Thanks for watching.

I used West Systems. In the future I will use a quick set epoxy from Stonecoat or Jamestown Distributing. Thanks for watching.

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

Welcome! I'm glad you like it and thanks for watching.

No kidding. It took everything two old guys had to move that thing. Thanks for watching.

I have started using biscuits when I put two pieces together. Not necessarily for strength, but to keep the pieces level. I have also done the glue and sawdust trick, but was in a "let's try epoxy resin" mood. Thanks for watching.

I've done a lot with the glue/sawdust but really love the look of clear epoxy fills; the way it takes on the color of whatever it's filling.

@@OldGuyWoodworks After dropping a floor joist on my OSB subfloor (fist size hole) I filled it with an epoxy/sawdust mixture. Now that's my go to for large fills. Oh, I forgot, I started using Bondo. But, that clear epoxy is sweat on counter tops and butcher block

@@homealonebuild3090 it's so easy to grow fond of epoxy. Have you seen my map video? I use it quite a bit in the shop.

Well, it doesn't hurt. Thanks for watching.

It is a completely homemade wood CNC. I have a complete video series on it. (The videos aren't that good because it was when I first started) I do have a video overview of it at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CVaJHTYhM.html

Everyone thinks I have a sanding obsession. Thanks for watching.

@@OldGuyWoodworks Anytime. =) I'm going to start on a Butcher Block desk in the next week or two to replace my current office desk. Need to sort through the wood in my garage (cherry, maple, osage, and a few others) to see if I have enough laying around or if I have to go shopping. This video gave me some good advice.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

@@OldGuyWoodworks ain't that the truth. I learn something new every day,. If I'm paying attention.

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

A lot of people ask me that same question. I guess it wasn't obvious enough. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching.

I try not to take myself too serious. Thanks for watching. PS Don't tell my wife, she says it only encourages me.

De nada. Gracias por ver

Thank you so much 😀

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

Glad I could be of assistance! Thanks for watching.

You are welcome?

Thanks.

Thank you so much.

Thanks for the kind words.

A necessary evil. Thanks for watching.

I knew I forgot something!

No kidding. Thanks for watching.

There's a bit of support and stability for wood movement, but you are correct. It's more for height and installation. Thanks for watching.

Nice. I’ll be watching for the video.

Thanks for the compliments. This beast isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Thanks for watching. I did this for a friend, so I only charged for material. If I did this for a customer it would be closer to $750.

@@OldGuyWoodworks are you selling the furnitures you are making?

@@mordok7987 Thanks for watching. I try to sell most everything I make. I made this countertop for a friend for the cost of the material.

Old Guy Woodworks beautiful top. It’s hard to fathom how $750 would touch that, even if materials were free. I would have guessed $1500 - $2k for a custom piece like that given how much labor was required and all of that nice 8/4 lumber.

@@bleber77 You are not wrong. Material is every bit of $500. I don't think I charge enough for my time. Good thing I don't try and make a living doing this. Thanks for watching.

Thanks!!

Thank you so much 😀

You aren't kidding.

Haven't seen any wood movement. Could have something to do with the tons of glue on it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks

Thank you! Cheers!

Waitaminutesilly thank you

Always. Thanks for watching.

I have a series of videos on the cnc build. They were my first videos. Not the best quality. Check this one out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CVaJHTYhM.html

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That's a fact. Best orbital sander I've ever had. Thanks for watching.

​@@OldGuyWoodworks Thank you! I retired two years ago, was the chief engineer there for 25 years. Everyone at Dynabrade strives to build a great product and give top notch customer service.

@@franklehman6229 That's awesome.

I've only purposely raised the grain when fixing an indentation. The 80 is for removing lines, scratches and blemishes. I go to the finer grits to smooth the surface.

I use Titebond III

Depends where you want it shipped it can be pricey to ship them any distance.

@@OldGuyWoodworks What state are you In. I am in Vermont

Eric Knowles I am in Arizona. I’m guessing five to $600 to ship

@@OldGuyWoodworks It costs that just to ship it ? No way !

Figures other side of the Darn United States! Ugh you should look into maybe getting a partnership with the shipping company. And they give you a deal on shipping. Then you can sell on You tube to everyone and such. Just a thought! I know on ebay they sell smaller ones for 1-200 and free shipping so if you get a like business account its much cheaper to ship.

Thanks.