Butcher Block Countertop - Build It or Buy It?

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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
    @warrenwerks5 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 guilty as charged

  • @mburke1211
    @mburke12115 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    We really appreciate it!

  • @flyingrhinocerosduck
    @flyingrhinocerosduck5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    We absolutely will, thank you!

  • @jts9807
    @jts98075 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! We really appreciate that!

  • @AB-nu5we
    @AB-nu5we5 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Thanks for watching.

  • @tfmrotek
    @tfmrotek5 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Sweet!

  • @mainewoods1862
    @mainewoods18625 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    At least cherry smells nice when it burns! 😜

  • @ericerf6837
    @ericerf68375 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @vincentdimaggio5627
    @vincentdimaggio56275 ай бұрын

    Great demonstration guys.

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jimpalmer1944
    @jimpalmer19445 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Stay tuned!

  • @garysobczak9931
    @garysobczak99315 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Steve!

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson67025 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    AND saves our backs!

  • @tuscarorawoodworks4713
    @tuscarorawoodworks47135 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Profits? What’s that? 🤣

  • @tuscarorawoodworks4713

    @tuscarorawoodworks4713

    5 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @danyodice1048
    @danyodice10485 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @tomim7187
    @tomim71875 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    They’re definitely underrated!

  • @jeromestsauver
    @jeromestsauver5 ай бұрын

    What a machine!

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s amazing to use!

  • @andrewhochberger8748
    @andrewhochberger87485 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    With great difficulty; that’s how! 😜

  • @patbird9694
    @patbird96945 ай бұрын

    Striebig panel saw envy here. Need one in my shop

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    We love that machine!

  • @jgbcodemonkey
    @jgbcodemonkey5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis89935 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @williamellis8993

    @williamellis8993

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    😜😜😜

  • @emilevoyer123
    @emilevoyer1235 ай бұрын

    THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @larryk6330
    @larryk63305 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @AshtonMillworks
    @AshtonMillworks5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Good thing you only need $40k!

  • @AshtonMillworks

    @AshtonMillworks

    5 ай бұрын

    @@TodaysCraftsmen well, that changes everything 😂

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Think about it, that’s like 30% off!

  • @AshtonMillworks

    @AshtonMillworks

    5 ай бұрын

    @@TodaysCraftsmen 😂

  • @kitsuiam852
    @kitsuiam8525 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @eatdrinkwineguy
    @eatdrinkwineguy5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes! The saw will ONLY lock down in those spots

  • @rootriverwoodworks5883
    @rootriverwoodworks58832 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, exactly! And budget dictates most.

  • @buttjoints
    @buttjoints5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    I think they build it into the hidden surcharge

  • @YourFavouriteComment
    @YourFavouriteComment5 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    The saw head will ONLY lock into those positions!

  • @YourFavouriteComment

    @YourFavouriteComment

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @jamesruemenapp2495
    @jamesruemenapp24955 ай бұрын

    Could you have ordered it to the correct size?

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @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!

  • @chrisgardner3606
    @chrisgardner36065 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

    @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.

  • @TimeToBuild2024
    @TimeToBuild20245 ай бұрын

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

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    The cutoff? Dumpster 😜

  • @Maker_of_fine_sawdust
    @Maker_of_fine_sawdust5 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

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    LOL The world may never know!

  • 5 ай бұрын

    That's not butcher block, it's not end grain.

  • @TodaysCraftsmen

    @TodaysCraftsmen

    5 ай бұрын

    99% of ‘butcher block’ is edge grain.

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