Had some leftover maple from the butcher block table I did so I ended up making a couple of cutting boards I can hand out for x-mas. they both measure 17 X 11 X 1 3/4”. I didnt have enough lumber leftover to do end grain boards or else I would have but thats just my preference. Tell me what you think :)

Well this project is now complete. All in all it turned out alright I think. Ran into a few snags here and there but its a learning experience sometimes. I really enjoyed making this butcher block table and have already started on some other butcher block and cutting board projects as well.

As for the table specs here goes: 25”W X 18”L X 4” Thick. Overall the table stands at about 34” High. Table top is finished in Watco Butcher Block Oil. The base was preconditioned and stained with minwax. Stain color is English Chestnut (my new favorite). As the table base was made of pine I decided to use a minwax stain preconditoner which absolutley made staining a good experience. No blotching or any problems at all. It also seemed to speed up the drying time of the stain quite a bit. After the stain dried I gave the entire table base a coat of butcher block oil which actually turned out really nice.

Well its back to the woodshop for me
Thanks for reading!

Chris

Here is my take on a combo Router Jig. I like to call it my Router Buddy. I can attach a miter slide on the bottom as you can see in the pics which allows me to cut both a straight line dado or mitered for those unusual occasions. Also works great as a circle cutting jig with a dowel insert. I set this jig up to work with a 3/4” router bushing so as I turn through my circle cut it allows the router to rotate in the jig which allows me to keep both hands on the router throughout the cut. I can still use it in a fixed position as well by just using the base screws as I drilled holes for those as well.

Im 2 years new to woodworking. Everything I do is primarily done with the bandsaw and router table mostly. I am trying to become a Fine Woodworker but see I have a ways to go. I am enjoying the journey for now. Here is a link to some past projects so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15413472@N07/