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...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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You can get decent birch tops from Menards and add to them if needed. That's what I do.
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(09-18-2023, 01:04 PM)Woodshop Wrote: 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.
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What is the titebond for?
Don't you need to allow for differential expansion/contraction of the top vs the frame?
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(09-18-2023, 07:25 PM)iclark Wrote: 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.
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The table looks really nice. Should look great with a butcher block top.
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