I'd rather buy it...

[KC]

...than make the 'butcher block' top for this little kitchen work table Jean wanted.  I bought some countertop from IKEA 20 years ago that was beech and reasonably affordable.   Don't see the beech anymore, and I'd be in for well over $300 for the two pieces of bamboo mock up I'd need... and I'd still have to cut and work it.   So off the lumberyard I go for some beech or birch or maple... which ever is cheapest today.  And a couple bottles of Titebond Ultimate.  Figure I'll be all in from prolly $150 and a few hours of retiree time.  


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[Woodshop]

You can get decent birch tops from Menards  and add to them if needed. That's what I do.

[museumguy]

You can get decent birch tops from Menards  and add to them if needed. That's what I do.

If you happen to live in an area that has a Menards. East coast doesn't.

[iclark]

What is the titebond for?

Don't you need to allow for differential expansion/contraction of the top vs the frame?

[KC]

What is the titebond for?

Don't you need to allow for differential expansion/contraction of the top vs the frame?

I'm gluing up a quantity of strips for the top, since I obviously didn't look at Menards.  Thought I had, because that's my go-to place for stuff nobody else usually has!

Too late now... I'm in for $138 plus time.  Could have been finished today for $70 more.  Sure woulda looked at least.  

[jteneyck]

The table looks really nice.  Should look great with a butcher block top.  

John