Butcher Block Countertop - Build It or Buy It?

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Butcher Block Countertop - Build It or Buy It?

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5 ай бұрын

Think of the time and material that goes into building an inch and a half thick Hard Maple butcher block countertop. In this episode of Today’s Craftsmen, Jeff and Rob discuss the option of buying versus building a Butcher Block Counter. Starting with a track saw and then and then a panel saw Jeff and Rob will demonstrate how to cut the countertop to size and finish a manufactured butcher block countertop. There’s a lot of great tips in this one and we hope you enjoy the show. Thanks for watching!
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@warrenwerks 5 ай бұрын

“What we’ll use this for I don’t know, but it’s always nice to have something like this around” - every woodworker ever 😂

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 guilty as charged

@mburke1211 5 ай бұрын

That Striebig is so impressive. I don't have suggestions for new content, because you guys are so out of my league I don't know what I don't know. I love all of your content, and you guys have great personalities, I enjoy watching you work together.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

We really appreciate it!

@flyingrhinocerosduck 5 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying these Saturday morning uploads. Please keep it up!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

We absolutely will, thank you!

@mainewoods1862 5 ай бұрын

Maple and cherry So Easy to burn !! You guys would e so fun to work with ! The Striebig blows my mind !

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

At least cherry smells nice when it burns! 😜

@ericerf6837 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure I speak for many of us that don’t production build but are fascinated by the process and mindset. For the amount of time you guys take to produce these, I truly hope it pays off in social content land.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Help us out by telling your friends about the channel 👊🏼👊🏼

@jts9807 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the window that you are giving us into your shop and your though process. I'm also really glad you guys won that machine - I feel that you really deserve it.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We really appreciate that!

@AB-nu5we 5 ай бұрын

Nicely done top. It's really nice to get insight from a professional shop like this. Approachable content for me. Thanks guys.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching.

@tfmrotek 5 ай бұрын

My local lumber supplier does glueups and wide belt sanding of wide boards and butcher block tops. It is so worth asking them to make it from whatever species and then I do final cuts/finishing.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Sweet!

@tuscarorawoodworks4713 5 ай бұрын

Another great video! I would love to see a video on project pricing and how you manage costs and profits at the shop. Keep up the good work!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Profits? What’s that? 🤣

@tuscarorawoodworks4713 5 ай бұрын

🤣

@jimpalmer1944 5 ай бұрын

Cool tools, great video. Can't wait for the next one.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Stay tuned!

@sapelesteve 5 ай бұрын

Well done & that's a really nice looking counter top! 👍👍

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

@danyodice1048 5 ай бұрын

Great info once again. The right tool for the right job...🤘🤘🤘 Jon must have been happy he didn't have to lift it on the saw .😂

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Jon is the buff one, he could’ve lifted it by himself!

@vincentdimaggio5627 5 ай бұрын

Great demonstration guys.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@garysobczak9931 5 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos.... keep them coming!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@williamellis8993 5 ай бұрын

Looks great, Jeff. That's a really sophisticated machine. It gives super good results. Did I mention how jealous I am lol? Bill

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Bill! If you ever need to borrow it you know where to go 😜

@williamellis8993 5 ай бұрын

@@TodaysCraftsmen Kind of a long trip from Ohio lol.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

😜😜😜

@andrewhochberger8748 5 ай бұрын

I knew buying butcher block was the cheaper way to go but I was actually curious to see how you would have gone about fabricating one in-house… maybe in some future video…. Love the channel!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

With great difficulty; that’s how! 😜

@patbird9694 5 ай бұрын

Striebig panel saw envy here. Need one in my shop

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

We love that machine!

@jimrosson6702 5 ай бұрын

What an amazing saw can see where this saves you guys so much time and money making cuts.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

AND saves our backs!

@tomim7187 5 ай бұрын

That machine is amazing. If I were starting out again and building a production shop, that would be a must have. What a machine.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

They’re definitely underrated!

@jeromestsauver 5 ай бұрын

What a machine!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

It’s amazing to use!

@jgbcodemonkey 5 ай бұрын

That Striebig is a monster. What a neat tool! I'm enjoying the channel, so keep up the great work.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@emilevoyer123 5 ай бұрын

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@larryk6330 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to be installing a smaller version of your butcher block but I still need to rip it and cut to length with a track. Be nice to have your panel saw for for a job like that.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

A fellow commenter suggested making the cuts in 2 or 3 passes! Good luck!

@kitsuiam852 5 ай бұрын

Jus do it into two passes next time leave about 1\8fotr the next cut to clean the burn edge.....better than sanding I guess!!!!!

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Good tip! Can cut it 1/16” heavy and clean up with a router too!

@rootriverwoodworks5883 3 ай бұрын

Buy or build depends on your wants and needs. If you wants a nice #1 white maple, you probably wont find it on a big box shelf.

@TodaysCraftsmen 3 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly! And budget dictates most.

@AshtonMillworks 5 ай бұрын

I wish I had $60 large. What a wonderful machine.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Good thing you only need $40k!

@AshtonMillworks 5 ай бұрын

@@TodaysCraftsmen well, that changes everything 😂

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Think about it, that’s like 30% off!

@AshtonMillworks 5 ай бұрын

@@TodaysCraftsmen 😂

@eatdrinkwineguy 5 ай бұрын

Like butter!do the red marks have a hard stop or locking stop or are you just lining it up?

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Yes! The saw will ONLY lock down in those spots

@chrisgardner3606 5 ай бұрын

Gotta ask, did you use your worse blade for dramatic effect? I don't own a track saw but I gotta think a new or slightly used blade would have been fine. Your trying to get Striebige as a sponsor aren't ya.😮

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

The blade wasn’t new but definitely still has a lot of life. Maybe a different tracksaw would have more power.

@buttjoints 5 ай бұрын

did the footprint on the cardboard come with the block or did it cost extra?

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

I think they build it into the hidden surcharge

@jamesruemenapp2495 5 ай бұрын

Could you have ordered it to the correct size?

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Down to the exact size? No. They do sell different sizes. A 30x120 would’ve been the closest but they didn’t have a 30 in stock!

@YourFavouriteComment 5 ай бұрын

Wait so the stop has a micro adjustment dial but then the actual saw position gets locked just by eyeballing that red marker? Or is it a hard factory stop you cant miss?

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

The saw head will ONLY lock into those positions!

@YourFavouriteComment 5 ай бұрын

@@TodaysCraftsmen ah okay that makes more sense, thanks !

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

Anytime! So there’s 5 vertical cutting positions each exactly 40” apart. Horizontal cuts can happen anywhere.

@TimeToBuild2024 5 ай бұрын

It was cool when it went up by itself. What happened to the small part? Lol

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

The cutoff? Dumpster 😜

@Maker_of_fine_sawdust 5 ай бұрын

So why is Jeff always wearing a sweatshirt and Rod only wears T shirts? Looks like one is tougher than the other, or maybe one is smarter than the other. Enjoy the videos and insights.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 ай бұрын

LOL The world may never know!