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This is a butcher block island i did at work. The top is 4” Maple. The legs are Red Oak columns I turned. There’s a cutout for an electrical outlet in the top and a 1” hole drilled through to just over the top of a leg. That leg is drilled with a 1” hole all the way through withan angled hole coming out under the shelf. When the island is set, the wiring is hidden behind a toe kick and the wiring run into the floor and wired into the home. Instant power for kitchen appliances!
-- Robert - Haven Wood Crafts
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Beginningwoodworker
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#1 posted 1202 days ago
Nice work.
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mtkate
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#2 posted 1202 days ago
I see it’s not end grain. How does it hold up under wear and tear (if you know)?
philF
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#3 posted 1202 days ago
Nice job on the legs too
-- Bored Feet
rsmith71
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#4 posted 1202 days ago
The legs are glued up from 4/4 red oak. Top’s glued up with Titebond 3 and never had trouble with Maple Blocks using the edges. Top is setting on 1” dowels in legs with glue.Thing’s heavy and not going anywhere.
-- Robert - Haven Wood Crafts
Woodbear
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#5 posted 1202 days ago
that’s a nice job. My wife has been wanting something similar. I’ve got the maple, but unfortunately she’ll have to wait til after my workbench is done.
Michael
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DraftsmanRick
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#6 posted 1202 days ago
Nice job on the legs! I’ve never turned anywood. Nice looking table.
-- Jesus was a carpenter
Gary
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#7 posted 1202 days ago
Nice job Robert.
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
a1Jim
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#8 posted 1202 days ago
Super looking butcher block table.plus cooling wiring.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
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#9 posted 1201 days ago
Good work all around.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Tony
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#10 posted 1201 days ago
Very nice butcher block. I like the hidden outlet. good work
-- The Olson workshop
DannyBoy
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#11 posted 1201 days ago
Looks nice. I especially like the hidden outlet. Are you wiring it somewhat water proof or GFI?
~DB
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Paul_F
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#12 posted 1201 days ago
Good looking top – you just want to grab a butcher knife and slab of beef and put it to work.
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rsmith71
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#13 posted 1201 days ago
Just GFCI. Shouldn’t be any problem with water.
-- Robert - Haven Wood Crafts
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