Woodworking...How to Make a Big Beefy End Grain Butcher Block Table

[@matiu1]

My only problem is the music . I muted it. Theres nothing better than hearing the sound of workmanship with the tools and machinery creating your beautiful work. Great stuff all the same. Blessings.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for your comments! I am happy you enjoyed the work and sorry about the music...it was a terrible choice!😉

[@nancyerskine7744]

@@myambitiousart I thought it sounded good!!

[@bushflyr7335]

Shortening the center blocks is absolutely brilliant. Saves a ton of expensive wood and lightens the whole thing up. ABSOLUTELY doing this when I make mine.

[@myambitiousart]

You're the first person to comment on that...I'm glad you agree! Thanks so much for the great comment and good luck on your build!

[@enzof9679]

Great job and nice to see that you made a true Butcher Block with end grain up!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much and it seemed like the logical thing to do!😉

[@lenniereagan2362]

Looks great! You did a wonderful job!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much, it was a fun project! 😉

[@deborahamy1225]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I would love to have something like this in my kitchen as well! But what I would like more is the know how and ability!!! What a blessing all the way around!! BRAVA, SO STUNNING!!!!👏👏👏👏💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍✝️🙏

[@myambitiousart]

Wow, thanks very much! It is the centerpiece in my kitchen, for sure! What's more is that I so enjoyed creating it, it was definitely a challenge! 😁

[@abdullahali5039]

Hello, my name is Abdullah from the State of Kuwait By chance I saw the video and it was very beautiful and wonderful I wish you a good life, safety and security Thank you my regards

[@myambitiousart]

Greetings! Thank you very much for your view of my video, I am pleased that you enjoyed watching it. Thank you for your kind words, I wish the same for you!😊

[@robstevenson675]

I love the look of real butcher blocks, and this one is a beauty! I made one much like that years ago for a restaurant, and a legless version that was inset into a countertop. Both, as far as I know, are going strong 40 years later. The only thing I’d recommend to do differently is to make the center section first, the same as if it was a typical cutting block, then glue up the sides and add them two at a time to the central area. I think the various glue ups would be quite a bit easier that way, and you’d have a chance to run partial glue ups through your thickness sander as you go.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much! I would like to think that this will outlive me! Doubt if I would ever make another, but in case I do, I will remember your suggestion. I appreciate your input and thank you for watching!😁

[@deanwilliams93]

@@myambitiousart I look at things from the perspective of a production run. The legs are a separate part and can be made to order for different styles of décor. It is a beautiful piece. I'm thinking on the order of 9-13 thousand USD 10 units done well in abut 4 months of concentrated work. Art, numbered an signed!

[@myambitiousart]

It would be a great run, those blocks are well liked and demand the price!

[@deanwilliams93]

@@myambitiousart Thank You, kind response. I talked with my older sisters about this..... 72 and 69 I'm 66. They laughed and one is in High End Real Estate Rental Business, The other is The artsy fartsy flower and food gardener for the farmers markets. I was shocked. Actually I do believe $15K+ in a retail location on consignment is possible! $3K to $4K for them The rest for my time and effort.

[@myambitiousart]

Well, I wish you good luck if you pursue it!😉

[@FoodNotPharms]

Hey there. Beautiful butcher block but a safety tip that I hope you use in the future: Never use the fence with the cross cut miter gauge. You could get some serious kick-back if you use the two combined as it causes the wood to pinch the blade. There are a ton of videos on this, even some with demonstrations. I recommend you check them out.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you for the advice, that makes perfect sense. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!😉

[@FoodNotPharms]

@@myambitiousart Sure thing! Happy art-ing =]

[@myambitiousart]

@empace5344 thanks!😁

[@odemonet]

Wow wow wo! STUNNING!

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much! Glad you like it.😊

[@ryananthony4840]

I love the music!! 🎸🎸

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for watching!😊

[@StephRenee812]

Nice job.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!😊

[@ericsyvertsen5880]

Beautiful job Mam !!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much, glad you like it!😁

[@stevenmacinnis418]

Wow very nice

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!😊

[@nonehandle688]

Beautiful!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you kindly!😉

[@jaaches]

I'm impressed.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it!😊

[@carolewarner101]

Looks amazing! This will last for generations...

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks Carol! It is a beast and I think it will last too!😃

[@carolewarner101]

@@myambitiousart Yeah, I think so!

[@carolewarner101]

It's so wonderful to see a woman's amazing woodworking project. It's almost always men who share their woodworking on youtube. Inspiring to see a woman's amazing creation!

[@jimmurphy5739]

Fantastic! What a solid piece, beautiful. Must weigh a ton! Surprised the floor can hold it up! Thanks for showing the block conditioner you use.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much! Yes, it is a heavy beast, had to bring it into the kitchen in two pieces...😅 that conditioner works great too!

[@Thatgirl1973]

Well go ahead with it! You just blew my mind. It’s fabulous. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ And I got ridiculously excited when I figured out that was a towel bar. 😆

[@myambitiousart]

Well thank you so much! That towel bar was an afterthought that proved quite useful! Appreciate you watching 😁

[@chrisdaniel1339]

What made you choose a thickness sander over a thickness planer? Consider using scrap pieces of wood between the wood clamps and your glue up to spread the force of the clamp over a wider area and to prevent marring of the final piece, uniform clamping pressure is important for a solid bond. Very nice piece

[@myambitiousart]

I didn't have a planer available at the time, and I wished I had! Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it and thanks so much for watching!🙂

[@rl8631]

That's brilliant. Can i ask why you didn't notch out the legs to incorporate the skirt? it would've made it more stable with a wider footprint. and i think you need a bigger glue spreader for a job like this.

[@myambitiousart]

In retrospect, that would have been a good idea. Too bad I didn't think of that back then! I have since changed my glue spreading methods, thanks! Thanks for watching and I appreciate your advice very much! 😉

[@rl8631]

@@myambitiousart i am my own worst enemy when it comes to after thought.

[@myambitiousart]

Aren't we all!? ☺️

[@tedpechie6642]

Amazing

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!

[@3Darlings]

This is beautiful, thank you for showing all the steps, so rookies like me can see! I want a butcher block island for my kitchen, but everything online is laminate - so annoying. Thinking of making my own, like you did here, but then attaching to a used, small dresser, so i have drawers underneath 🤔 Any suggestions on how to secure the butcher block top to a preexisting table or dresser? I love end-grain butcher block, i think its nicer to cut on. Do you love cutting on this one?

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much! You sound almost as ambitious as me! I would think to get a few carriage screws maybe and attach them through the top underside of your dresser, into the block. You would have to drill some pilot holes first, of course. We really don't do a lot of cutting heavy on it, mostly light duty, like veggies or bread, stuff like that. Trying to preserve it as long as possible. I hope you will have success if you try it out. 😊

[@leebo95]

That is beautiful.. nice job and great video

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@gothamantiquities2595]

You are awesome and it’s nice to see someone take on a monster block!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much! It was a labor of love!😊

[@steveferguson1232]

Absolutely beautiful

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much, Steve!😁

[@brad_nailer]

Beautiful.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!🙂

[@Chopstix-c7n]

Wow! I wish I had those skills 😊Great job!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much! Glad you approve!😉

[@richardlevesque1632]

Très très beau félicitation vous avez un abonné supplémentaire 😊

[@myambitiousart]

Merci beaucoup, j'apprecie profondement votre point de vue et votre abonnement! J'espere que vous continuerez a apprecier mes futures videos.☺️

[@ricktweden2276]

Beautiful work! If you don't mind me offering a safety tip, when using the cross-cut miter gauge, it is much safer to use a scrap block clamped to the rip fence to establish your cut. Clamp it close to the front of the table- this will keep your clamp from interfering with your stock. It totally eliminates the chance of kick-back (with a cut that thick, the kick-back could be disastrous) A cross-cut sled is ideal as well. I hope you don't mind my 2 cents worth.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much, I will take that into consideration the next time. I actually just made a sled for the table saw and find it much better! Thanks for watching!

[@ricktweden2276]

@@myambitiousart Happy 'sledding'!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you... I am sure it will present itself in a future video!

[@redleader]

Man-slpaning

[@ThomasSawyers]

You sound like a pussycat, maybe be a man and just cut the wood and pay attention? Your 2 cents isn't worth anything with your dimestore knowledge

[@cfmcgheeII]

Exactly what I was looking for. Great job and keep up the good work!

[@myambitiousart]

I'm glad! Thanks very much😁

[@garydelder]

Beautiful, That will last forever, What a very well put together video. Get work and I wish I made it. I guess I will have to, now. Thank you for the build. Great job.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much, I am happy that you like it. Yes, I believe it is a sturdy piece and will most likely last for many years to come! I hope you have good luck with your build someday.😉

[@michaeljohnson1761]

This is such a beautiful piece! I love it! Can I ask what your material costs were for this? Thanks!

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much! When we purchased the wood to make it, it was more than 3 years ago and was approximately 750ish. I think with this crazy inflation, it could be more.

[@kenea3226]

Very nice.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much!🙂

[@markbowersock3683]

that is awesome

[@myambitiousart]

Glad you liked it, thanks!😊

[@toddkoenig3843]

Awesome project. Nicely done.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!🙄

[@markarita3]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@myambitiousart]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!😁

[@suzannecarbrey343]

Beautiful job!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much, I am glad you like it!😊

[@meb3153]

thanks!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you for watching!😊

[@isaacmont3623]

Very cool!!

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!😁

[@PaulPatrickRogueMissionary]

Beautiful block! Great job!

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much!😊

[@matthewloeffler5846]

Nice

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks! Glad you like it.😊

[@JeffSheets-w3x]

Very nice. Could you tell me how you attached the legs to the table? I see you used bolts on the legs. Do you just screw those into the outside so far in without going all the way thru?

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you☺️ I screwed in those lag bolts enough to go about halfway through the block from the inside. The extra screws that held those skinny braces also went in about halfway through. Hope that makes sense.

[@JeffSheets-w3x]

I'm kinda slow. Lol. So you drilled about halfway thru the outside, from the inside, right?

[@myambitiousart]

Just long enough for the screw to go in, like a deep pilot hole so the wood doesn't split. Continue to turn it until the fit is tight. Make sure the screws are not too long, you wouldn't want those to poke through the outside. Hope this makes sense.

[@donkerwin6289]

What is the thickness setting for the second sanding/planing after gluing studs together?

[@myambitiousart]

That's a question I don't think I have an answer to. I used my belt sander, which doesn't have a thickness gauge. I was more interested in getting a completely flat surface and given that this block is so thick, it didn't matter how much I was taking off in sanding. Sorry that I don't have a more accurate answer for you but I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.😉

[@جبرالخواطر-ث5ه]

Wow it’s turned amazing 🤩

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much!😊

[@gregman0007]

Absolutely amazing. How much would a piece like this sell for ?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much! We'll, I'm not sure about my piece, but a company online has a model that I used for reference. The last time I looked at their price, it was over $2k

[@SandraRishell]

Do you have the working plans for this butcher block other than the video? My husband would like to build one. Thank you.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for the interest and for watching. Aside from just making a few scribbles on paper, I really don't have plans to speak of. But, I would be happy to answer any measurement questions your husband would have.

[@wg8304]

This piece is awesome! My mother in law has an old one with dovetails cut along the edge grains. Based on your experience, how difficult would it be to make one with dovetails or a more simple joint?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much! I'm sorry to say that I haven't had any experience making dovetails. That idea sounds awesome. Perhaps you can look into getting a jig for the router? I wish I had that knowledge because I know dovetailing makes things look so professional and adds great detail, along with strong joints. Good luck on your build if you decide to pursue it!😉

[@collef1136]

So beautiful. Awesome job 🎉

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much!😁

[@jraglob5924]

Nice!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you!

[@MrNickjberry]

Glue chips knives. Should be end grain boards through bolted and squeezed together with hardware.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you

[@goldmamba]

I think it so HEAVY.,,,,

[@myambitiousart]

Right you are!

[@kerylcooper2314]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. Loved watching your video.💕💕💕💕💕👏🏼👍🏼🌵🇺🇸

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much!!🤗🐝🍁

[@nancyerskine7744]

Great job!!!!! Can’t wait to make one! What was your cost?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much! At the time that I made it which was now over 3 years ago, it was around 730 to 750 for all the wood and the legs. I imagine it would be more now, especially since inflation is so darned high 🤨

[@Siribug]

@@myambitiousartlooks great.

[@myambitiousart]

@Siribug thank you😊

[@nancyerskine7744]

@@myambitiousart I bet so. It’s a really beautiful work of art!!!

[@myambitiousart]

@nancyerskine7744 thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo, 🇵🇪

[@myambitiousart]

Muchos gracias!

[@richardw2566]

Skillfully done and you ended with a beautiful table. More please.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much, glad you like it! Will be a while before I do another big build but I have lots of smalls coming up soon.😊

[@SendItBilly]

Great video. Soundtrack is criminal though.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you and yes...bad choice, don't know what I was thinking! Apologies! Thanks for watching.

[@stefviljoen8928]

Beautiful video. You got all the salient point of your work. Two points that impressed me: The 'hollow' block you made and the towel handle/hang/whatever. Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much! It was a big challenge for me and I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out. Glad you liked it!☺

[@davidlynch7694]

During the stacking process how did you keep the glue-up square? I could see how it might slide just slightly one way of the other and end up with a parallelogram when looking from the top or and end product that leaned one way or the other...

[@myambitiousart]

I only did a few rows at a time and used so many clamps! There was some shifting but I managed to keep them relatively straight by unclamping and reclaiming before the glue set. I think someone suggested that a bit of salt or sandpaper dust on the glue would aid in that process. Hope this helps!

[@myambitiousart]

Reclamping...not reclaiming

[@michaelkmoody]

Can you tell me where to get your plans for this project? Thank you.

[@TheMultisportGeek]

Does it matter which direction the grain is going or do you vary it?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for watching! It really didn't matter to me, they are all end grain at the top. I think it's good to mix them up, but that's just me.😉

[@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte]

Hermosisimo trabajo, lo felicito

[@myambitiousart]

Muchos gracias!

[@anthonyhawes2186]

What kinds of timber were you using in this project? I loved watching your clip, kind regards from Australia 🇦🇺

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you for watching! I used maple and hickory for the block. The legs that I purchased were Ambrosia maple. All nice hard woods for this project. 😁

[@BlackAUSTI]

Very beautiful I found an old butcher block that was used in the 50s in fixing that but my brother's want one also I'll use your plans. P.s. after making that for your husband have him get you bigger brushes *cheers*

[@myambitiousart]

Bigger brushes a must, Haha! Thank you for your comments and I am happy to be an inspiration to you. Good luck with your build!

[@kenkirby6721]

That is amazing! Approximately how many hours would you say you had in it?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much! Well, it being well over a year now, as far as I can recall, I would say that I worked on it for at least 8 to 10 days, around 3 to 5 hours each day. I tend to work a bit slow and that was hard to manage by myself. I appreciate your interest and hope that if you choose to build one, it comes out well! 😉

[@fastlap2]

I’m planning to build one and like many of your steps and assembly! Nice job!

[@myambitiousart]

Well, thank you so much, I appreciate it! Good luck on your build!😉

[@vandalorian8777]

Nice work. The only thing I would have done differently is to have an thin 1/4 inch inner border of a much darker wood to outline the dimensions of a chess board

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you! That is a great idea, but that would have been a great deal of extra work. Maybe for a project in the future!😉

[@vandalorian8777]

Not really. A 1/4” board the full length and width of 2 of the parallel glued up sections. The boards would extend edge to edge if the butcher block but their placement would enclose two sides of the squares if a chess board. For the other sides you would need to glue up individual pieces but this could be done prior to cutting and plaining

[@myambitiousart]

Kind of like this one that i did a while back? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYbMnYGug7h-iJI

[@randymears]

Great table!, Do you remember the "leg style" from Carolina Leg? I'm thinking its the Maple Chunky Combo Thanks!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you!😁 Yes, the set I purchased was called "Ambrosia Maple Chunky", they have in the picture a two toned sample although mine weren't as two toned as I would have liked. The size was 5x5x29. Good luck with your build!

[@cherylshire1225]

Incredible art! Beautiful table!!!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much!😉

[@jamesbondo5895]

Have you tried using pegs or biscuits to line up each layer so you can do the glue up all at the same time

[@myambitiousart]

You know...in retrospect, that would've been a great idea! Next time I have a ginormous build like that I will definitely consider that. I'm still learning! Thank you.

[@houch7640]

Beautiful project! How much maple and how much hickory do you need for this?

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you, glad you like it! I had to search the comments since someone also asked that question. I believe it was 30 to 32 board feet of almost 2 inch (1 3/4") timber. Two different species, so divide that in half for each kind...15 or 16 approximately of each. Hope this helps!😁

[@myambitiousart]

And, I always buy a bit more, just to be safe. You can always use it on another project.

[@bailenbrumfield7332]

Why did you cut the legs and add the piece of wood connecting all the legs? What does that for for it?

[@myambitiousart]

In my weird logic, I thought having that extra brace attached to both the legs and the table would give it more stability. I also was concerned about the transport to my kitchen. Due to the weight, I couldn't attach everything and pick it up. So that's what I came up with.🙂

[@olgacoots6169]

Do you sell them would love to have one if not too.pricey.

[@myambitiousart]

I'm sorry, no I don't. This one was my one and only piece. Thanks for the interest!😉

[@kevinowens8596]

This is a beautiful piece! I’m thinking about in getting into woodworking and I just found your channel, I’m truly impressed. I do hope that you will consider not wearing your watch while woodworking, jewelry and power tools are not a good combination. I would hate to see you have serious injury because your watch got hung up and pull your hand into it.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much for your kind words and advice. Both are very much appreciated!😊

[@chrisristau8803]

wow!

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks!

[@Joshua-1212]

On the underside why are the blocks not the same length?

[@myambitiousart]

I was running short on my stock, there is only a slight difference in length, but I figured as long as all the sides were even and the lengths on the inside were close, it wasn't worth going to spend even more money. That was quite an investment!

[@frankmarullo228]

I love your video on beefy butcher block table. Its beautiful ! But why did you leave out a block on the bottom side underneath in the center of the table ??

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you! It would appear that way but actually it's just the end of a block that was painted on the end of the wood. I was running short on pieces and that one was the only one left that didn't have a split in it and was about 1/2" or so shorter. I figured it wouldn't matter from the underside. You are very observant! Thanks for watching!😉

[@frankmarullo228]

@@myambitiousart I thank you for saying that to me and answering so quick. And I subscribed and liked the video. PS You do some AWESOME work look forward to many more great videos to come...THANK you Frank from montana...

[@myambitiousart]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words!

[@leksey7870]

This is a masterpiece! Fantastic!

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you very much! It was a challenging and fun project. 😊

[@brandonjohnson7559]

How much do you charge for these, just curious

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for the interest, but this wasn't a build to sell and I don't have any plans to do another. However, if I did, I would probably charge around $1600. Also depends on the type of wood used. Appreciate you asking, thanks!

[@davidlynch7694]

Just found your posting. Nice job! In your opening scenes the wood was 1-13/16" thick, you ripped boards at 1-3/4" then it looks like you used a drum sander to reduce thickness the extra 1/16th...is that correct? Was is 1/32nd on each side? What grit?

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you! Honestly, I was shooting for 1 3/4", the sanding was just an extra to make sure they were completely even. It probably wasn't even a 16th less. I used 150 grit on the drum. Could've used a planer but I chose the sander instead. Thanks for watching!

[@borgassimilate5272]

What glue do you use. thanks.

[@myambitiousart]

Gorilla brand wood glue. Thanks for watching!😊

[@redleader]

Great video. And nice music to keep things moving. Maybe some minkr vo would be cool as well to describe the wood or choice of stains etc.... Shop tour is a must see...wink 😜

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much! Not many people cared for the choice of music, but I'm glad you liked it. Shop tour, huh? I'll give that some thought!😉

[@michaelkmoody]

Dont worry bout those plans i got em. No problem thanks..

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for asking, that tells me you like it!😊 Appreciate you watching.

[@davidlynch7694]

Second question: You made a really nice towel rack...what did you use for the template?

[@myambitiousart]

No template...just eyeballed it!

[@davidrussell9992]

@@myambitiousart praise god

[@psguardian]

I've seen & had great luck with a pinch of salt, sprinkled after the glue is brushed out, to keep layers from shifting during glue-ups. Digs in upon clamping, then dissolves.

[@myambitiousart]

I will definitely give that a try on my next glue up, thank you!

[@psguardian]

@@myambitiousart just a few grains per inch, really sparse. Hope it treates you well.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks!

[@redscorpionsix]

Would love to build one and I have Slabs of American Black Walnut I would like to put to use But How much wood did you need to make top

[@myambitiousart]

Good luck with your build, walnut sounds wonderful! Calculations are on the other comment.

[@TheRenScot]

I am just over a minute into this & cannot finish it. I can only envision what will happen when you get all that metal jewelry caught, especially the dangling watch…

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you for your concern

[@mariedriskell8752]

I LOVE THIS project, 💘 approximately how long did this take. Did you make the legs as well? Either way it's very impressive 👏. Any chance in selling any? Approximately the cost?

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you so much! It probably took around 10 days to complete. I bought the legs from Carolina Leg Co. No chance of selling any, sorry. This was a project that my husband wanted for a long time, so now he's happy!

[@mdgreer6640]

nice project. Music is a little much. What size are the blocks?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks! The blocks are approximately 1 3/4" square. The outside is 10" long and the fill inside is about 6" long.

[@mikethompson7290]

Did you build this as a gift or a commission? I have a lady asking if I can make her one 24x24 in the style you made, and the Input costs are substantial. I usually build and gift to friends and family. I only sold a cutting board this year by accident, The first time ever.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for watching! My husband wanted one for ages and I finally convinced him I could make one. Yes, the cost was enormous but compare it to one already made, I would say it was half the price.

[@mikethompson9745]

@@myambitiousart I live in WA State so any hardwood is shipped in, Where did you buy your wood? but the 2x2 in material sort of hard to easily come by here. I calculate you needed 196 blocks, is that about right? so 7 2x2x8 roughly. trying to figure my costs and weather I want to do the Job and how I'd price it. Thank you for any info. Also Titebond 3 for cutting boards, it is waterproof, also any mineral oil including baby oil, the fragrance fades quickly, But i get my mineral oil at the pharmacy $3 vs $8 I build lots of cutting boards. keep yours oiled, whenever it looks dull time for more oil, maybe once a month.

[@myambitiousart]

Small world... I am in Washington too! Bought my wood from Hardel Builders. Bought the 1 3/4" thick boards and ripped them down.

[@mikethompson9745]

@@myambitiousart i get over to the west side often enough ill give them a call and get some info thanks again. im in Spokane

[@myambitiousart]

They have a very big selection, I'm sure you'll be satisfied. Good luck!

[@thomaslynch9955]

Do you have plans for this?

[@myambitiousart]

Other than a few scribbling calculations, I would have to say not really. The majority of my plans stay in my head until the build is complete. I can give you some sizing specs, although most of those are on the video itself. The wood I used was approximately 1 3/4 thick, so I ripped them down to a square of 1 3/4x 1 3/4. The outside walls were all cut at 10" lengths and the inside was cut at 6". I didn't see the need to have the whole block at 10", it would have been way to heavy. If you need any more info, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@thomaslynch9955]

Ok, thanks. If you could give me the final dimensions that would be great.

[@myambitiousart]

The final size of the block is 24.50 inches, square. The legs bought were 29" tall and when fastened to the top, the overall height measures 35".

[@thomaslynch9955]

@@myambitiousart Perfect, thanks

[@myambitiousart]

👌You're welcome!

[@kcgamingchannel5951]

Bad ass block but try to get a roller to apply your glue

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks very much, I have since graduated from my tiny applicator!😆

[@tedpechie6642]

Any chance of getting your play ?

[@myambitiousart]

I'm new to KZbin...do you mean playlist? If so, I'll figure out how to do that...sure.

[@tedpechie6642]

Sorry, I meant to say plans for the butcher block

[@myambitiousart]

Oh, no problem! All my plans were basically in my head! But I can tell you that all the squares are about 1 3/4" squared, the outsides are 10" long and the insides are 6". Legs were bought from Carolina Leg Co. Everything else is just bracing all together with extra wood and lag screws. Hope this helps.😊

[@tedpechie6642]

@@myambitiousart it does help, thank you 😊

[@theoriginalrecycler]

Failing to countersink the screw holes on the cross rail could lead to splitting. The countersink is not aesthetic it is functional to allow the screw head to sit flush without causing damage to the rail.

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you, duly noted! Appreciate you noticing details.😊

[@redscorpionsix]

How Much Wood did it Take for Top? What was Total Cost of Build

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for watching! I was looking for my receipt but couldn't find it. Calculating in my head, I am thinking it was approximately 30 to 32 board feet. Just to be safe, I would get a bit more. I bought it last summer, so the wood prices were astronomically high! I believe the legs were about $230, give or take and the wood was about $450-$500. Seems like a lot, but by that block new these days and its $1300+. Hope this helps!

[@griffinyoung6776]

Cost of materials?

[@griffinyoung6776]

Wanted to know BF of each to re-create

[@myambitiousart]

At the time a few years ago, it was more than $700, including the legs. I am certain with the crazy inflation we are all having to cope with, it has to be much more. Using a more affordable wood choice would obviously make it more cost effective, but I chose these woods for durability and cohesive use around food. Thanks for asking!

[@casperscuts2627]

Great job, what does the finished table weigh?

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks! I'm guessing between 175 and 200 pounds maybe. It's a beast!

[@malcolmmeares5086]

Awesome work mate love it, gives me a few ideas for the one I wanna build

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks, good luck on your build!

[@NewtonWashinton]

The only future problem I see is someone is going to grab the towel bar and either try to lift the block or move it and it will break off.

[@myambitiousart]

Well...since this one will be with me until my dying day, I guess that I will never see that happen! But good point...🤔

[@NewtonWashinton]

@@myambitiousart Ok, that's good, It's a beautiful block, glad to know it will be in safe hands.

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you like it!

[@houch7640]

Sleeves and jewelry, great way to loose fingers or worse

[@myambitiousart]

Thanks for the advice!

[@genebruce6321]

Rings and a watch while woodworking with power tools... 😲

[@myambitiousart]

Thank you for your concern, I will take that into consideration. Hope you liked the project1😏