How to Cut & Install Butcher Block Countertops From A to Z

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@JackStewartEnjoysRealEstate 4 месяца назад

Hey Jeff, I use to work in a cabinet shop that also did supper high end furniture. Something we use to do to help sometimes with gaps in the counter tops like you had is after you put the glue down, sand the bottom of the counter top where no one can see it. Collect all the saw dust and keep it clean and rub it into the glue. It'll help hide that gap.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Cheers for that!

@givenhawk 4 месяца назад

The struggles you experience in your projects are so relatable. Thank you for keeping it real

@T-sm1bs 10 дней назад

Hilariously refreshing. Its nice to share how common they are.

@jimserhant7741 4 месяца назад

“No square is perfectly corner.” I am still dying over that. Once again, this looks like an amazing project, now back to the video

@kryptoknight69 4 месяца назад

😂

@timkiss7228 4 месяца назад

When filling screw holes or seams instead of plastic wood try mixing saw dust with glue, it would blend better and you can save yourself $$ by not having to buy a separate can of $9.00 stain, try it sometime as an experiment, thank you for the great videos you produce, I've learned quite a bit

@cinders302 4 месяца назад

I've added a titch of colour, when needed, to glue and sawdust. Works well. I save dust from my sander, which is Uber fine and requires little sanding - basically a bit of a slight buff with a very fine grit. @@timkiss7228

@juanb7527 4 месяца назад

lol that is funny, I didn't even notice, i do this same thing all the time haha!

@fernandoandraca8206 4 месяца назад

Every time I see he's videos he stress me out because the way he explains how to do a Job he makes the jobs looks like is really hard to do it.

@-justin-4077 4 месяца назад

Hey Jeff, to close up that mitre use the burnishing method! No putty needed. Just squeeze a tiny bead of glue down the gap and use the shaft of a screwdriver to fold the sharp edges down over each other. The wood fibers will interlock and look like one piece. It’s truly magic. All that’s left is some sanding

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Cool, thanks

@aslayerfan Месяц назад

O man… my wife would freak if I put all my tools on the glass top stove 😂😂😂

@bishopknight7710 4 месяца назад

Jeff I love that you show when things don't go perfectly to plan and how to deal with it. I struggle with weird little things like bowed wood or a completely skewed walls all the time and hardly anything goes to plan. When everything goes perfectly for other DIY channels RU-vidr it makes feel like a dumbass that shouldn't be touching power tools. You always remind me that shit happens and you have to roll with the punches and just figure it.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

better to have a great attitude and great systems because nobody builds a great house! Cheers!

@chrisosti 4 месяца назад

Hey there Jeff...I'm so glad to see this video...I was tossing around the idea of milling out my own butcher block, but to be honest, I didn't realize Lowes was carrying the pre-fab tops. I'll be using these most definitely. Okay...here's some suggestions. On your first joint, I would have rabbeted a little of the base cabinet rails instead of offsetting the metal plates, giving you a more uniform secure joint. Also, to minimize your surface joint, I would have made your cut at an 89°...offsetting the holes was a great idea as well. As far as your gaps in the seams, use the sawdust and little glue, the colors will match perfectly. For hiding the screw holes on the waterfall, use a plug cutter bit and cut the plugs from a matching offcut piece of countertop, they would be invisible. I also noticed the finger joints on the front of the waterfall top edge, looks like you may have flipped that piece?? Can't wait to see your sink mount...

@drforbin801 24 дня назад

I agree with others. Showing the mistakes makes it more believable, shows what mistakes to avoid, how to fix them when they happen, and DON'T Panic. 🙂

@ado-yz9rb 4 месяца назад

cutting bung plugs out off the leftover pcs would make same color plugs

@keithbussanich 4 месяца назад

for wood filler we always took sawdust from the pieces we were working, mixed with small dollops of wood glue, and we got an almost exact color matched filler

@blayne2029 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Really excellent video. I love when you encounter challenges and show us how to overcome them. So many videos show everything perfect, square all the time, no flaws, etc. Except that doesn't help us much :)

@sydrio 4 месяца назад

I love the authenticity of the videos and the learning opportunities Jeff creates for us all by having us along for the whole project! Thank you, Jeff!

@EMSpdx 4 месяца назад

When I redid my kitchen with Ikea (thank you for the videos on that, Jeff!) I ultimately chose butcher block for the counters and island. It instantly elevated and warmed the space, and it was $4000 cheaper than getting stone. That's REAL money in the bank!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Darn right it is. great style and a trip to Europe to boot. Cheers!

@makingdrinkstodrink798 4 месяца назад

Loved the video!! Only thing I would suggest is when installing the butcher block its best to seal the under side as well, you sealed the top side from moisture but the bottom side not being sealed can absorb moisture and you have the possibility up the bottom half of the block expanding and contracting at a different rate then the top half causing potential bowing issues.

@karrijames691 4 месяца назад

Agree, I made this mistake and have these problems. I'm getting ready to replace mine and will not make that mistake again.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

for sure the climate you live in can create issues like this. down there in florida the a/c is on every day and it never gets moisture in the air. Cheers!

@phillyfathead 4 месяца назад

I don’t know much about carpentry but you got some big BALLS cutting that butcher block with such confidence, absolutely a great job !

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

good systems never fail. Cheers!

@rhkips 4 месяца назад

Dang Jeff, a bucher block waterfall? You absolute madlad! Well done! I did that once. Never again. Same issue you had, except I notched the cabinet, sank threaded inserts into the back of the butcher block with epoxy, and used 1/4" angle iron and Grade 5 hardware to pull the miter together. Nevermind that I'm leaving out the other three days of failed experiments! LOL

@davidrush8283 4 месяца назад

Saw dust in joint

@delekham1863 4 месяца назад

agreed. With the glue same for the Drilled holes.

@flaviokonti5522 4 месяца назад

6:25 there goes the screw lol

@maureengainesramey1852 2 месяца назад

Why did you do a butt joint as versus a mitered corner? Butt joints are just not attractive to me as versus a miter. A miter shows craftsmanship.

@disorientedbear 4 месяца назад

7:30 "No square is perfectly corner." I felt that so hard! Thank you!

@luanahaigood278 3 месяца назад

I’m 59 single female. I’m remodeling my place. You have helped me do it myself. No more getting screwed by contractors 😊

@annealston4858 2 месяца назад

Yes I’m 57 and with his encouragement and help I Reno my entire 2nd floor just did my hallway living and dining room and about to get to that kitchen I saved so much money doing it myself.

@Centannicocktails Месяц назад

Does it matter your age?😂

@cathybryant3029 22 дня назад

I do a lot of remodeling myself and I've learned how to do lots of projects. The problem I have is when material is heavy - like these countertops.

@d.c.o.7544 4 месяца назад

I knew folks were going to have some hot takes about this one, but I think it serves to show there are times where the money is spent, the project needs to come in on budget so you figure out how to adapt and overcome.

@jeadie8131 Месяц назад

Really appreciate the level of detail in this video. Also appreciate Jeff's comments on his back! lol

@patriciamears5497 4 месяца назад

Shocked it doesn’t split that close to the edge!!

@reedera4 4 месяца назад

I use mineral oil on my butchers block countertop. It's supposed to be done every month or two, but it leaves them nice and smooth once it's dry. And much less expensive! I absolutely love your waterfall! It's beautiful and I'm positive your wife will love it!

@S00KEH 4 месяца назад

Olive oil can go rancid. Mineral oil won’t!

@denisegaylord382 4 месяца назад

My late husband taught me that the rules of 7 applies to butcher block and mineral oil. Oil 1 time a day for 7 days. Oil 1 time a week for 7 weeks. Oil 1 time a month for 7 months. After that as needed. Whenever it looks dry. I hope this helps.

@reedera4 4 месяца назад

@@denisegaylord382 thank you! My late husband actually claimed to be a woodworker, but I'm finding more and more about how little he actually knew 😂. Then again, he was a covert narcissist, so...

@jeffreysalzman1497 4 месяца назад

That looks so great. I'm inspired to rip out my fake Formica butcher block countertop and put in a real one.

@MBMCincy63 4 месяца назад

I am so lucky to spend my Saturday evenings with your tutelage! Really like watching you demonstrate things, I saw the Discovery trailer, I hope It will be available eventually on RU-vid,,,[ shivering black bell thumbs up and a heart]

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

I think it is available on Monday night. we will post a link when it goes up. Cheers!

@deeler2kxiv710 4 месяца назад

Using plugs from the offcuts would easier to cover the screw holes, harbor freight carry’s a cheap set of plug cutters that I use.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

that will make a great addition to my tools . I am not much of a wood worker so I don't have a shop ....YET!

@Richard_Bumblebee 4 месяца назад

I don't consider myself a DIY kind of guy in the sense that I like to go out and do DIY projects. But I am the type of person who likes to be reliable and be able to get the job done and someone who takes pride in their work. So while I don't own my home yet when I do you're gonna make me a pro. I'd probably only use a contractor if we were friends and I wanted to hang out and help his business by giving him work.

@allanrocha4647 4 месяца назад

Amazing video, love all the details and problem solving along the way. That stain on the screws wood filler worked like magic!

@ginozanga2129 4 месяца назад

Would wood plugs have required same attention to detail? If you used wood plugs from excess material

@thicomsauerland 4 месяца назад

Do you know Worktop connector for kitchen? (Küchen Arbeitsplattenverbinder ) or Worktop connecting strips (Abschluss Winkelleisten)? They make it much easier not to have a joint that is open.

@bobbray9666 2 месяца назад

I've always used oil based Wipe-On poly on butcher block countertops. Once cured, it's very durable. No need to recoat later like oils and hard waxes as they wear away. The oil based poly gives the wood more depth too. I also only cut waterfall tops on a cabinet table saw for the most accurate cuts and a track saw for rips and to shorted tops that are too long.

@MattyMosaic 4 месяца назад

I was just thinking about butcher block tops in my kitchen and low and behold, Jeff's got the perfect video. Great job as always!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@esixx17 Месяц назад

You skipped a step on the counter top. Before applying finish you needed to wet the wood to raise the grains then sand it back down. When you applied oil you raised the wood grain which is why it was rough to the touch when dry. The wood absorbs the the finish and expanded. Almost every cutting board video covers this step for anyone needing a more detailed explanation amd demo.

@nickdepuy7162 День назад

Running some kerfs cuts about 1/2 way through the inside/underside will relieve some of your deflection and allow the wood to move easier. Then if you want to get real froggy, you can then fill the kerfs with sligtly thicker shims etc. to push that bow out. Same concept can be used on studs to pull/push wave out of a wall.

@KE5ZZO 4 месяца назад

Inside corner I see butt next piece stronger. But since using mending plate why not 45 corner. If u worry about flush … biscuits or rabbit or pin / dowels

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

trying to keep this basic install simple for most folks and not just woodworkers. Cheers!

@FaithfulMC 4 месяца назад

I just spent 2 hours staining a wooden handrail and now you tell me you can’t shake the can, you have to stir😂 hope I don’t need to add more

@guebaradelivery769 2 месяца назад

The people that never paid attention find it as a surprise. Its odd in my opinion. Howver, very favorable for a candidate that depends on a specific demographic to not pay attention

@thenerdguy123 13 дней назад

Kitchen cabinets are standard size? Heh, guess you need to come visit my kitchen. 100% custom made in the '50s and about 6" deeper than normal. They are so freaking nice, and all the drawers are super deep too. I look forward to emptying my wallets when it comes time to remodel this sucker with newer deep cabinets.

@MS-hd8yq 4 месяца назад

Measure twice, cut thrice, that's my motto 😉

@cinders302 4 месяца назад

😁

@Tennessee_Bees Месяц назад

I love butcher block and put it in all of my houses. I would recommend that anyone does at least one coat of oil on the underside of the counter top to help prevent any kind of warping after install.

@athief 25 дней назад

The misalignments from 30:00 onwards are pretty interesting. I would personally been more inclined to adapt the not-so-visible stuff (cabinets, maybe even walls that have yet to receive so much more finishing love) rather than have the most visible and expensive stuff (wood) cut, trimmed, bent, and screwed in all sorts of ways to adjust and account for everything else that's amiss...

@joeolejar 10 дней назад

My wife is not sold on butcher block counters, but I may change her mind . All straight counters. No corners may save my bacon.

@watcherofwatchers 4 месяца назад

I like to use countertop bolts instead of mending plates to join the separate counterstops. They provide clamping force forever, so they will definitely never separate. They do require the use of a forstner bit to install, but they're quite easy to use!

@2eggsn1basketrv 4 месяца назад

We just did this project, it was definitely interesting. Cheers!

@fidelperez4837 2 месяца назад

First, WEAR YOUR EYE PROTECTION. This guy is really doing a disservice to people by not at least wearing eye protection. Second, if you are OK with your projects looking unprofessional, please copy what he is saying. 'Don't worry, it won't be seen or covered up by tile'. Your foundation is covered up by your house so who cares if it's done correctly? Try to be as accurate and precise as possible on every cut. There are simple ways to ensure that the wall side follows the edge with a consistent reveal. The tile will cover it, but you don't have to worry about larger gaps and having to buy thicker tile. If you are installing butcher block counters, do a mitered corner. This is the cheap and easy method but looks exactly like that. Even if you do this method, mirror the opposite side, don't just cut as you go to make it easier. This is sloppy work. I've seen episodes of Red Green that have better DIY sense.

@DYIIdeas 24 дня назад

@Dynysis 22 дня назад

This is may be a silly question. Would I need mending plates if I am only putting one piece? Now considering a waterfall-looks amazing!

@TheFiftyQuid 4 месяца назад

Loved this video. The bowing wood is just what I needed to see. I run into struggles like this all the time and it annoys me to no end watching revo vids where there is never a snafu in the plan. Keep up the great work. Very inspiring as I'm eyeing our chipping and peeling garbage thermofoil cabinets doors.

@michaeldichiara5121 4 месяца назад

Overcoming the warp on both pieces of the waterfall is absolutely (maybe "yankee" would be incorrect) "Canadian Ingenuity"

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Cheers Michael. this is the reason it is not done main stream. I just decided to make it work and then sorted it out. not as hard as you might think. CHeers!

@michaeldichiara5121 4 месяца назад

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Yes its just as exciting as any drama program: "Hmm .. how's is Jeff going to get out of this one?"🙂

@Centannicocktails Месяц назад

Hello, After the 1st coat how long did you wait before applying 2nd coat? Then how long before the wood is ready to use the kitchen? Amd, can I use that oil if Ive already used a food grade mineral oil?

@cinders302 4 месяца назад

Chapham's Bees Wax blend for salad bowls and counters also provides a nice finish. It's soft but easily spreadable. I rub it in with my fingers, let it set amd absorb for a bit, then take a soft flannel or micro cloth and give it a good buffing. It feels like silk 😊

@patricklazzari758 20 дней назад

I think it would be much easier to hide the screws on the waterfall edge by using a plugs drill bit. Cut a plug from some scrap counter top. Much better and quicker the the filler and stain

@elieeid8865 Месяц назад

I like your working way and your humour, but you should use biscuit for wood, and specially the expensive one and glue , I don’t like to use screws for wood

@oldsaintvic13 Месяц назад

Gluing end grain to edge grain is not ideal. The glue joint will likely fail as both counters expand and contract over the years. If it doesn’t fail soon it may cause the end grain side butcher block to crack along its joints as it can’t move the way it wants since the end is glued but the wood wants to expand and contract along its width. Let’s see it in 5 or 6 years.

@freespeach99 2 месяца назад

How do you protect it from water damage and how long is the expected lifespan? That’s my only reservation about using butcher block for kitchen countertops

@XxdjforrestxX 2 месяца назад

Hey Jeff!!! Love your videos!!! Can you recommend a good durable and precise tape measured? My ryobi staple has too much play

@robavis4906 4 месяца назад

Lookin good. Im glad u dont edit out your mess ups. That is one reason i like watching your channel aside from learning things. You mess up sometimes and u show it and how to adapt. Everyone messes up and alot of channels just show things as if they go perfect from start to finish and that would be nice but it is hardly ever that way.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

I appreciate that, keeping it real is our philosophy. learn from our successes and failures. Cheers!

@Lifegoal2030 Месяц назад

I thought for sure you were going to mount those brackets at the end and edit it out haha

@cdb989 4 месяца назад

Jeff just admit it’s old age Wrong type of blade Lifting the counter Remember the word scribe Part of getting older happens to the best of us 🤷‍♂️

@kevindennis8895 18 дней назад

Even though it isn't perfect, it can be camouflaged by color matching some paint and paint the ends prior to attaching the fascia pieces.

@FernandoGomez-rs2pd Месяц назад

I have no acess to the back corner of my cabinets dur to a dead space in that corner how can i fasten my butcher block down in taht corner with no acess underneath or will it be fine as long as its supported under neath with 2x4 on wall? And will it lift up or warp up if its not fasten in that corner the space is 24x24inches

@phillipjordanatd 29 дней назад

Would you please wipe those drips pf glue under the bottom clamp or are you leaving them to just drive us nuts! Lol

@tic1tac2toe Месяц назад

40:15 all you had to do is watch some more RU-vid videos, you will come across a video that shows you by adding a wet towel to the side of the butcher block that it bends towards you will allow it to bend back straight using your current technique with the metal

@billysplinterbillysplinter7348 2 месяца назад

I suppose a blind man on a galloping horse wouldnt notice those joints 🤔🤭🤫 you may have been better runnig a relief cut up the centre of the back of each top stopping short at the end grain cut alongside tge stove, screwing a mitre on a counter top has to be one of the nastiest things ive ever seen.

@rudy031 Месяц назад

47:33 We mix the cutting powder from the same wood and make like a putty and it's almost impossible to find.

@jerrychapmon-h9g 16 дней назад

Using a rigid plate, how do you account for seasonable wood movement?

@JoesPhenomenal 3 месяца назад

Hey.. thanks for the awesome video. Just in time for me to do my butcher block in the tuff shed studio. Jeff... what do you think about doing the sealer on all surfaces including the underside of the block? Seems like people are 50/50 on whether that is neccesary. Doesn't leaving the bottom unsealed allow moisture to get in over time? Thanks!!

@woodworkingphoto8083 14 дней назад

A plug cutter used on a bit of offcut would have been far better than using that filler and stain.

@andrewschafer8986 4 месяца назад

PSA check your slabs before you purchase them for cup worp and twist….

@thomasfinley7754 24 дня назад

Maybe the waterfall was a little tall because you weigh more than the piece of wood

@tomsherwood327 4 месяца назад

Maybe I missed it, but did you attach the counter to the cabinets? Is it a "floating" counter? I saw you used a screw on the side and a second on the top of the waterfall section, but what about the rest of it?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

yes screw from underneath to secure. Cheers!

@bryanbryan7080 Месяц назад

broke that third screw cuz hole wasn't deep enough?

@CrimeVid 4 месяца назад

Butcher block would be end grain, that is batten block.

@pound6599 4 месяца назад

With almost 3,200,000 subscribers, DeWalt and Kilz should pay this guy. Although I have not purchased any DeWalt tools, except for a drywall knife, I am sure others have. I have definitely purchased Kilz, however.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

Happy to share what I have learned and love. Cheers!

@sheilaa1333 4 месяца назад

100% influenced to buy a Dewalt cordless drill…. 🙄

@redbarnhomestead7384 Месяц назад

What color did you paint the cabinets? I love it!

@koryleach9660 4 месяца назад

A 45 degree joint would not only look sexier it also helps for the woods expansion and contraction rates across the grain.

@SophiaAphrodite 4 месяца назад

The issue would be the wood is probably not all the same size so the strips would not match up and look worse than the 90 along with a lot of wasted materials. This is on the cheap.

@antkn33 4 месяца назад

And for a diyer it would be about 51 times more difficult

@freedomat50 4 месяца назад

I agree. We’re putting in butcher block in my daughter’s kitchen and I absolutely want a mitered corner but I’m paying a contractor to install. lol I do love this waterfall end idea though and may just be stealing that!

@debrascott8775 4 месяца назад

And miters are not recommended when one side is not beyond a certain length.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

I just hate being upside down stuffed into the back of a cabinet trying to join the corner so I thought I'd keep it simple.

@andrewschafer8986 4 месяца назад

PSA use titebond 3!! The red isn’t even water resistant.

@AdrianRomeroJr 3 месяца назад

Hey for 39:16 where can one buy those metal 2x2" posts?

@jaykell6508 4 месяца назад

Jeff I absolutely love your channel and I think your brilliant, but you definitely need to router out for bolts underneath and get that corner properly fixed up. Huge fan of the channel and no disrespect mennt.

@BitsnBobs-hk5iy 4 месяца назад

I agree. I can understand not doing a mason's mitre, as this is not particularly easy for a DIY person and requires a jig (which are not cheap). However, routing out for worktop bolts isn't difficult.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

just keeping it simple so folks are more empowered. using a router or forstener to get a bolt lock is a definite improvement but since I am in Florida and the internal m temp and humidity is very constant I am not concerned. Cheers!

@garethhowlett8546 2 месяца назад

Hey Jeff, I just bought a couple of slabs of butcherblock to use as a topper on a sit/stand desk. I'm definitely using some of your ideas to finish it off. That said, the edges are a little too sharp. What advice do you have for using a router on them? Love the channel. Keep up the good work!

@UriValdez 3 месяца назад

Jef! You’re hilarious man!

@lauriloo38c Месяц назад

Sorry to be a scold but not wearing eye protection in all the obvious high-risk situations, especially while looking upwards and drilling, just bothers me

@DIYDaveOK 4 месяца назад

One alternative to the wood plastic in those holes is to take a stock wood dowel the diameter of the hole and use it as a "plug," then use a dovetail saw to cut it flush. That lets you "hide" it with stain/finish it like the rest of the wood and thus require at least a little less work.

@denisegaylord382 4 месяца назад

Most the box stores carry butcherblock countertop in stock now. If you read the manufacturers directions they usually tell you how to acclimate and seal the wood to prevent warping. I have seen other woodworkers cut channels in the bottom of the countertop, then use steel bars or plates to pull the top down flat. I have seen it secured in each corner of each cabinet, 🤔. I don't know what the spans between screws should be, but I would think no more than like 24 to 36 inches, to ensure that it all stays flat. But IDK, 😔...

@steverobbins4872 4 месяца назад

There's a cheaper and easier way. I made a "butcher block" top for a large bathroom vanity using some left over hardwood floor planks. I glued them down to a piece of particle board with the tongues facing the front of the vanity. For the front edge I ripped some planks to 2 inches and routed a groove on the back side. Then I used a belt sander to take about 1/16 off the whole surface to get below the small radius that was on each plank. But I think the whole thing cupped a little after installation due to differing expansion coefficient; our I could've just done a bad job with the belt sander. Not sure which.

@appl314 2 месяца назад

Only us canadians would say 'like ca'..lol

@privateeye2490 4 месяца назад

Just in time for me to do mine. You made that about 100 times harder than I would have by just not mitering that waterfall and using a butt joint instead. I may abandon the idea altogether and use a corrugated panel for an end. 🤦‍♀️

@philipatha 4 месяца назад

Did this with Acacia during my total kitchen remodel back in Oct. Rounding them off was a bit of a pain since I didn't have a router but it turned out okay. Definitely don't like how they take water though.. its true you need to reseal them every 6 mo.

@jerrysmigiel7998 4 месяца назад

Jeff, are you sure you didn't finish the countertop with maple syrup? Hehe, just kidding. But, seriously, can you install an under-mount sink in butcherblock countertops?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 4 месяца назад

not recommended the amount of potential downside due to the constant sealing of the wood really creates a swelling potential nightmare.

@jerrysmigiel7998 4 месяца назад

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thank You

@dragunov525 3 месяца назад

You can burnish the corner of the counter too and close those fibers together a little. Use a screwdriver shaft if you don’t have a burnisher, same thing. As others have mentioned though you can use fine sanding dust mixed with glue (or epoxy) and fill it. It helps to sand after filling the gap too, blends it better than just filling it and letting it dry before sanding. One more tip for the screw holes showing, consider buying a dowel plug drill bit and use the leftover wood to make a plug for the holes. More money I know… 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Thanks for the video as always! Looking to buy a house soon and the one we offered on had old counters that were6 looking to change to butcher block.

@albertohernandez8343 Месяц назад

Great video! I do granite and quartz countertops and no one is really doing butcher block in the market and watching this gave me the confidence to put this in my service. You explained step by step perfectly. Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

@bonniehonchell9963 4 месяца назад

Bless your ❤. I got a headache & backache watching you work on that butcher block. It looks gorgeous, but, please come back when the cuts & water destroy it. I'd have signs everywhere, "Don't cut on counter tops "😂. I know what my very expensive cutting blocks look like! Always good videos

@dragunov525 3 месяца назад

You can burnish the corner of the counter too and close those fibers together a little. Use a screwdriver shaft if you don’t have a burnisher, same thing. As others have mentioned though you can use fine sanding dust mixed with glue (or epoxy) and fill it. It helps to sand after filling the gap too, blends it better than just filling it and letting it dry before sanding. Thanks for the video as always! Looking to buy a house soon and the one we offered on had old counters that were6 looking to change to butcher block.