I Made A Kitchen Island, with Butcher Block Top

In this video I make a kitchen island unit with drawers, solid oak end grain butcher block top and oak shelf, and I'll share with you my method for getting a really durable and hardwearing paint finish on MDF which is resistant to cleaning, scratches etc.
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[@-Benedict]

As a decorator by trade, I'm happy to confirm that "just blathering it on" is absolutely the professional term.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

🤣👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Looks great Keith, great build and I love your openness and transparency when things don’t go according to plan👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Leo there were a lot of mistakes!

[@jibibailsbrt290]

Great book for a beginner . kzbin.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.

[@Cooper_42]

I’m a very envious of the MDF that you can get in the UK. In a heavy fog, Canadian MDF turns into Weetabix.

[@c.a.g.1977]

1:58 "I've been waiting for you, Mr Bond" Keith, nice project, once again!

[@jeffroberts760]

I think it was Johnathan Katz Moses (maybe quoting Paul Sellers?) who said something like - “the best woodworkers are the ones who know how to best clean up their mistakes” That island is awesome and if I needed one and lived nearby, I would be a serious bidder. Thanks for the great video Keith!

[@InfectedByEli]

Another piece of advice is "Always put the crappy side against the wall". Although with an island unit that will be its own unique challenge.

[@Chaz5487]

Bit late to the party in this one, would have loved this unit. Great work. I wish I had the talent to build something like that.

[@philipwilliams8114]

I’ve just read your eBay description for this. You are such a nice guy Keith. Someone will get a mega piece of furniture. Top man 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Really nice Keith. The egg shell up against the work top really goes great together. Great video mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks 👍

[@rutterfordgo2063]

Great job keith

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the kitchen island Keith! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

[@FireCrowsWorkshop]

I’m in the process of building a high sleeper bed for my daughter, will try this combination of primer and paint! Normally when I see videos about painting MDF the products are mentioned briefly by type (not specific brand) or they are from USA and not available in UK, so nice to see something more local and easily available from local shops! Greetings from Suffolk 🤗

[@george-1961]

I’ve given up on water based paints for wood. I’ve tried Dulux, Crown and Farrow and Ball. I might give Leyland a try

[@RunarMagnussen]

Thank you for this video, Keith! I'm wanting to build a media cabinet in birch plywood with a solid birch top and this was a gold mine of information. I'm planning on gluing and screwing the carcass together with 12mm plywood, then laminating the outsides with 6mm plywood, making it 18mm total and hiding the screws. Hope it's a good idea, haha! Anyway, this looked really good with that "bespoak" top 😃

[@PhillWyattProjects]

Great video! Love the oak end grain butcher block top.👌🏻

[@awantamta]

A lovely piece of kitchen furniture

[@TheWardagh]

Love this channel but love the build videos the most. As always there is great detail and thought. Super stuff 👏🏼👏🏼

[@angelaarena5208]

That looks amazing.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@paultay23]

Great build Keith. Well done for highlighting your mistakes...opps I mean design changes.

[@andljoy]

You on another level nowadays Keith , its amazing.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@BNMCarpentry]

Love that I'm moving house soon and we need an island. Just put a cheeky bid in. 😄 Another perfectly paced video.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@arajalali]

Very nice looking. I would've bid on it if you were sending it to outside of UK.

[@andyc972]

That's great looking unit Keith, I hope it generates the interest (and value) that it deserves, the only issue may be the weight dictating that it's for collection only, but it's certainly worth travelling for ! As always it's great that you include the face palm / Doh moments as it keeps it real and reminds us that we all make mistakes and that there aren't that many that can't be fixed with a little ingenuity and extra effort !

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@DiHandley]

Once again Keith an excellent result. I’m sure that there are other people like me that also make mistakes on their builds. Sharing them makes me feel slightly less of a failure so thanks for that.

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Keith! Really beautiful kitchen island!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks, you too!

[@lukenatewilson989]

Beautiful piece!

[@pteddie6965]

Great looking island, Keith. I always love watching you work and I also love watching you correct your mistakes. An old carpenter who used to attend church with me told me that it's your ability to cover/correct your mistakes that determines if you can be a successful carpenter/woodworker. Thanks for the video.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@jeffroberts760]

Lol I just posted the almost same quote💪🏻

[@muggerjm]

Love the kitchen island

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@rajneeshmilarepa6090]

Nice shop! I'm jealous!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks!

[@AndreaArzensek]

Fantastic job Keith, I'm sure I haven't made anything without a single problem along the way. I have a little tip for the Domino joining. At 4:45 in the video you said that you have to center them in the hole. For that use the tightest setting on the Domino, and for the other part drill with middle setting for side to side movement (you'll know what I'm talking about 🙂). Best regards from Croatia

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you good idea 👌

[@SomethingFromTheShed]

Loved thus build Keith. Keep it up

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

Hiya Keith another nice job again looks smart watched the spanner showing durability I remember r a few years back the company sales reps used to put a hand full of coin and scuff them round on the finished to show durability 😊

[@normanbott]

I use Johnstone's equivalent and experience the same result. I do use Floetrol with the topcoats, applied with Rota foam mini-roller. Still gives a very slight texture. Similar 3- cat assaults: leave no marks. Needs a couple of weeks to fully cure before heavy use..

[@tonyalways7174]

Tikkurila Helmi is without a shadow of doubt the best low VOC paint for furniture or woodwork I’ve ever used. If it’s good enough for professional hand painted kitchen painters it’s good enough for anyone. Knocks the socks off every other brand I’ve ever encountered.

[@matts5356]

It is a great paint. The only down side is the recoat time of 16 hours as there are faster drying paints. If you combine with two fussy bloke smooth rollers you do get a great finish though.

[@tonyalways7174]

@@matts5356 I think you’re confusing it with one of the alkyd paints. Helmi acrylic is a re coat time of 2-4 hrs the same as other acrylic water based paints 👍🏻

[@matts5356]

@tonyalways7174 That’s weird. I have a can of Helmi 30 (in the uk) on my shelf that says recoat time of 16 hours. On their website they have 2-4 hours listed on the product page but 16 hours on their technical data sheet from the same page. I wonder why that is unless that’s not the Helmi you’re referencing?

[@tonyalways7174]

@@matts5356 Blow me you’re absolutely right. I just checked a tin too and it says “16 hours between layers” (whatever the hell a layer is in paint 😀). All I can say is that I use it all the time on my little furniture renovation business and I’ve never ever consciously given it more than 2-3 hours between coats - typical bloke I’ve clearly never read the label 😀. I’ve tried their alkyd and waterborne paints and they can be a bit tricky but I’ve never had a problem with Helmi although I will watch out for grief in the future. 👍🏻

[@matts5356]

@@tonyalways7174 lol. That’s really funny! Clearly they’ve built in lots of ‘just to be safe’ drying time if you’ve never had an issue! Hopefully this newfound knowledge won’t mess up your timescales moving forwards :-)

[@JHA854]

Lovely stuff, we've got a freestanding island in our kitchen and it's so useful. We end up doing everything on it. I'm sure that butcher block will last forever too.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you……

[@loadsamonkeys]

Really nice piece. One thought, rather than threaded inserts you can just tap a thread in the wood itself. Works surprisingly well and I'd say easier to do. I watched a video recently testing the strength of this and it came out better than using the inserts.

[@JGnLAU8OAWF6]

Mouse pad really makes experience way better

[@etafws]

excellent video as always , really enjoy watching your videos - and particularly the fact that you are very happy to point out your mistakes , even the little ones, makes it all very "real" , and how you overcome those mistakes , which i know i have made in the past - good luck with the sell of the item.

[@STANWoodwork]

Great build. It is looks lovely

[@tim_biller]

Bloody lovely, man. Properly inspiring.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you Tim

[@PabloBD]

Great Idea with the castors! Hope it sells well

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@AndyCPugh]

That's a nice piece of furngiture.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Andy

[@MigleschienHysteria]

I wish we had space for this! lovely piece

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@clivebrowne9888]

Excellent. Looks great

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you very much!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Wanna buy it? Auction / make me an offer on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325496314979 Primer amzn.to/3IEwiO0 (Amazon UK) geni.us/2QutQ (Amazon Worldwide) Eggshell amzn.to/3jWToVJ (Amazon UK) geni.us/nHVe (Amazon Worldwide) Podcast Discussing How To Apply Hard Wax Oil kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHealGyhaKtqbc0 Soft Close Drawer Runners amzn.to/3X1yHqd (Amazon UK) geni.us/PdlQc3C (Amazon Worldwide) 450kg Castors amzn.to/3Qtu06p (Amazon UK) geni.us/ncNg (Amazon Worldwide) Butcher Block Top Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHvCXp6pfKmGl9E Aluminium Black Drawer Handles amzn.to/3XmNfAB (Amazon UK) geni.us/Q1axjZs (Amazon Worldwide) #ad This video is in collaboration with MEDITE SMARTPLY. Learn more about the products here: www.mdfosb.com and check out the members area here: www.meditemakesitreal.com 🔨 MY TOOLS 🔨 For links to the tools I use, plus some of my favourite consumables, finishes and more see links below. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases: UK affiliate store: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/ragnbonebrown US affiliate store: www.amazon.com/shop/ragnbonebrown 🤝 HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🤝 Support with KZbin channel membership: kzbin.info/door/VyE_6jEtVZGmYGXtUOL5FQjoin Support with Patreon: www.patreon.com/ragnbonebrown Support with PayPal paypal.me/ragnbonebrown Shop With Amazon using my affiliate link: geni.us/iWD3K 💰 SHOP 💰 Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KeithBrownMaker teespring.com/stores/rag-n-bone-brown-merch 🎧 WORKSHOP BANTER PODCAST 🎧 kzbin.info Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google and most other podcast platforms 🔗 LINKS: 🔗 Website: www.ragnbonebrown.com Facebook: facebook.com/ragnbonebrown Instagram: @ragnbonebrown Twitter: twitter.com/ragnbonebrown Email: [e-mail] Second KZbin Channel (non woodwork videos): kzbin.info

[@meperson]

I think you forgot to pin your comment

[@bryonysays]

Beautiful. I wanna. I've been outbid, though I did get the price up from £42 to £150. You're welcome :)

[@cobberpete1]

Very nice. The art of a good cabinet maker is the way to 'Fix' some of the little 'Hic ups' that come to bite us on the bum 🤪

[@alexcollins9513]

Excellent work Keith, stunning piece of craftsmanship again BTW I think you mentioned in one of your older vids "Hew and Awe" table saw recon. I could be wrong but as R&B is one of my main channels I think it may be (or Peter Millard) anyway, that guy is on another level thanks for the tip (or Peter 🤣🤣)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah he is great

[@juneritchie2498]

Clever to add the butcher block middle shelf. Overall, looks great!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you June

[@mandyleeson1]

Not a big fan of MDF, but you’ve done a great job here Keith. Love the oak shelf.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Mandy

[@dougsaunders8109]

The Medite is a great product. Used it so much better than B&Q stuff. Have a look at 10 minute work shop to see what can be achieved. Impressive

[@geoffstein3896]

Hi mate, have just come across your channel. I'm a novice woodworker and have loved some of your videos I've been watching. I have just recently bought myself a tracksaw and have had issues cutting square with it, I was looking at buying one of those TSO squares or something similar I just noticed you were using a simple speed square with your track, is that your method and do you think that works? Thanks

[@nZebco]

Excellent job, but quick question, why did you left unpainted the the back of the drawer fronts?

[@deemdoubleu]

Nice work

[@TundeEszlari]

Magical video.

[@kristoffscuba5466]

2nd your comments on the Leyland paint. It’s great stuff for the price. It also sprays lovely when watered down a bit.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Good to know! Cheers

[@kristoffscuba5466]

​@@RagnBoneBrown I actually have exactly the same spray set up as you, the abac hp2 compressor and the midi gun. Top tip for anyone trying to spray this paint, if you aren't getting enough paint out of your gun, even when the gun is step to max flow, thin the paint down more. I found that counter intuitive and it took me a while to figure it out, my compressor was working overtime. I thought there was something wrong with my gun. Water it down more and you’ll get a strong flow and it comes up lovely when de nibbed. I guess its because with a gravity feed gun it needs to be arriving in the venturi with enough flow to be blown out. Its not “sucked” out of the cup it, rather has to flow out under gravity first. I don't really know, but if you want more paint being laid down, the answer is add more water and thin it. Anyway. I’ll never roller finish any of my furniture again, the spay finish with this Leyland acrylic paint is just so good. Genuinely looks like its been done in a German factory. Being water based is the icing on the cake when it comes to clean up.

[@stevewood7884]

"A man who never made a mistake, never made anything ".

[@Dmessem]

Hey Keith, looks great, just wondering why you didn't paint it with your ANI R160? I have the same spray setup as you and am continuously questioning roller vs spray finish.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Very nice mate. You'll have no probs selling that I'm sure. Those handles are nifty. Very non committal - which is good for something you're selling.👌

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@ronjoosse5288]

Really nice end product! I have one question, why are the back side of the front panels of the drawers unpainted? I think that really ruines the final product🙃 or have you painted it after you mount the handles on camera

[@Jako-fh8zg]

Great video, the island looks great. Your designs software is V Good. All mine are on the back of beer mats, created when I had taken many pints of liquid Brain fuel, aren’t really a match 😂😂 they look OK framed as a kitch type of item tho 👍👍👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@danielwillits2173]

Looks fantastic Keith, especially the top, love it 👌🏻… but did you say blathering rather than lathering 😂✌🏻

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I did is it wrong? 🤣

[@jackleaf220]

Great video, thanks Keith. Not sure if you've ever tried software like SketchUp but it's massively reduced the number of mistakes I make when it comes to assembling/finishing. It's not for everyone (and I still cock-up often!) but may be worth a go. Helps a lot with materials planning too. I wonder if your subscribers may be interested.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Have always used it

[@anthonvanderneut]

I tried to get Medite's moisture resistent MDF here in Germany, unfortunately it's not sold on the continent (although they do sell a much more expensive variety MDF here).

[@andymoorcroft4739]

Great build! Have you tried Treatex Hard Wax Oil? I found application easier than Osmo (not knocking it) with imitation mohair roller with drying time of 3-6 hours between coats

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I've not tried it, yet! 👍

[@jc-qc3yk]

I would have owned the mistaken and painted it black or another contrasting color to draw attention to the nice oak shelf 😅

[@roncooper6302]

I never admitted mistakes I always called them features, but after declaring three features the client seem to suspect.

[@beecee6850]

Use the rapid osmo and spread well out

[@dougsaunders8109]

Great podcast, well worth a listen. The paint combo you use is brilliant. Saw Peter Millard use it, not looked back. Good value too. Have you got the Milwaukee track saw yet? Got a promo email advertising it. Similar price to the Festool which is bold considering three year insurance and warranty on Festool. It has a lot to live up too! Edit. Medite a great product too!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! Yes I received it last week, haven't tested it out yet. Waiting for Milwaukee to confirm when I can use it in videos as I still can't figure out when the release date is

[@dougsaunders8109]

@@RagnBoneBrown can’t help you with release date but promo material is out. Just under a grand with batteries

[@toco789]

Would that paint combo on MDF work well for a shoe storage rack? Perhaps upgrading to MR MDF. Concerned about wet and snowy shoes ruining the MDF, but if that paint combo would keep it alive?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yes I would expect it to work great for that application

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Nice job once again Keith. I'm sure that will sell in no time at all. Just a quick question.... do you tend to brand the items you sell like this ?. Just curious 🤔. Thanks for the video mate 😁👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Frank, I should, but always seem to forget!

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@@RagnBoneBrown 😁 You should... then in years to come they will have the "Keith Brown provenance" on the antiques roadshow 😆😃👍.

[@northernhelix4480]

any idea the best way to remove hard wax oil drips from cabinets themselves without damaging them?

[@jeffroberts760]

By the way, any little Keiths amd Reas coming soon?

[@unperrier5998]

The eBay link is gone by now. How much did it sold for? And was it local or shipped?

[@aaronalquiza9680]

2:12 for a second there i thought you were a Star Trek crew member.

[@ABadManinLondon]

Keith, where are you getting the Medite from in Norwich?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Unfortunately you can't get it in Norwich, as far as I'm aware. Sorry. I've tried before and failed. Medite supplied the materials to me as part of the sponsorship.

[@tpaulfelder1]

I would have imagined the butcher block top to be very stable and immune to movement ??

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

If it's wood it's going to move. Only instance where it isn't going to is plywood and that's because the wood veneers are so thin they're stable on their own, then laid in opposite grain direction which makes it even more stable

[@joegallagher1842]

I think you made your wife look rather clumsy. Good video.

[@its_marc]

Looks great, can’t find that eBay link?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's in the description, second paragraph 👍

[@its_marc]

Got it

[@Old_Man_Pete]

Not got a kitchen big enough for the unit so won't bid sorry, just had a look at the bid price in eBay and IMHO it should have another Zero on the end, it's a well built quality piece of furniture.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@tonyworkswood]

The island unit has turned out nice Keith. Good idea the casters so it can be positioned where it's needed. Tony

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you Tony

[@JW-rj6cv]

Rag n bone brown KZbin drinking game: drink anytime Keith says de-nib.

[@jimbenge9649]

I constantly have to remind myself that niether experience nor intelligence is any guarantee against stupid. Hahaha. Beautiful result though. 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

So true

[@hamidge1976]

I hate the word bespoke

[@blaugrana-jw3dd]

Nice Video, idk why but the way you reveal your mistakes makes me crack up, you look so disappointed with yourself, sorry but it's too funny

[@CJAY3.1.6]

Used once and never again, it's cheap for a reason

[@RagnBoneBrown]

What?

[@CJAY3.1.6]

@@RagnBoneBrown your paint

[@essexcarpentry188]

This butcher block just reminds me of the watcher on Netflix.

[@queensweet5900]

Cheap😅Economy build .materials..w tips .. I'd like to make one w some great re-purposed Wood

[@brianmoan]

Can’t see the eBay link

[@PaddyDoc]

Nice easy to follow instruction video fella 👍✊

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks 👍