how I built a HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL DIY Kitchen Island

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This is my highly functional DIY Kitchen island, and today I'll show you how and more importantly why I built it. The island is complete with a beautiful butcher block top, galvanized pipe legs, and racks for all sorts of hanging possibilities including my most genius idea a hanging scrap bucket.
Links & Stuff
► Join our Cooking Community: community.ethanchlebowski.com/
► DIY Kitchen Island BUILD LIST: www.notion.so/Ethan-s-DIY-Kit...
► IKEA Stuff:
- Scrap Bucket: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kungsfor...
- Steel Rack: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kungsfor...
- Steel Hooks: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kungsfor...
► SOURCES
- www.lowes.com/n/how-to/pipe-l...
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► CHEAP, but useful Kitchen Gear
- Budget Whetstone for sharpening: amzn.to/31MlFDf
- Scale: amzn.to/2Cu5HmP
- 8-inch Chef's knife: amzn.to/2QLYvWr
- Nicer 8-inch Chef Knife: amzn.to/2W06SR1
- Magnetic Knife Rack: amzn.to/2YYs5ML
- Cast iron: amzn.to/2tu4Bmo
- Baking Sheet: amzn.to/3aE9dq3
- Wire Rack: amzn.to/2YeC9lM
- Saucepan: amzn.to/2SbVU9X
- Wood cutting board: amzn.to/2Qkw1UQ
- (NOT cheap) Amazing Pan: amzn.to/2rW8wYY
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MISC. DETAILS
Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound
Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm F1.4
Voice recorded on Zoom H4n with lav mic
Edited in: Premiere Pro #DIY
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My Highly Functional Kitchen Island: (0:00)
Why I built it: (0:52)
Materials overview: (2:40)
Preparing the Butcher Block & Shelf: (3:53)
Cleaning the pipe: (6:43)
Island Assembly: (7:13)
Kitchen Island Mods: (10:28)
My favorite part: (11:39)

Пікірлер: 710

  • @EthanChlebowski
    @EthanChlebowski4 жыл бұрын

    I'm very happy with how this turned out, and I hope some of you can build something like it as well! Here is the link to my materials, tools, and instructions: www.notion.so/Ethan-s-DIY-Kitchen-Build-403bf145cfea4a039c6495654f96818c

  • @forbes002

    @forbes002

    3 жыл бұрын

    A tip when pre-drilling wood: If you put masking tape on your drill bit at the depth you want to drill, you can use that as your guide on where to stop

  • @MrVradley

    @MrVradley

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can get colour matching wood filler to fix them holes in your floor.

  • @zmyrenee

    @zmyrenee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am looking for ideas about how to expand our kitchen space and find your video. Exactly what we are looking for! Thank you! 👍

  • @ragincanadiangmail

    @ragincanadiangmail

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Minwax putty repair" will put you on the right path for a product that will touch up the floor and save your deposit, and also look nice. Thanks for sharing this, looks like a great fit for your place and certainly gives me some inspiration. Cheers man.

  • @urbanreade

    @urbanreade

    3 жыл бұрын

    30” pipes... 😩 I bought and cleaned 36” pipes from the notions page 🤦🏻‍♂️ lol

  • @G8tr1522
    @G8tr15223 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. I'd love to build it, but I have a tiny apartment atm, and it just wouldn't fit anywhere. :( I can offer some tips though. I'm sort of handy, my day job is as an industrial construction electrician. **TLDR:** Buy nice casters. You can avoid the cost of a power drill buy purchasing a hand drill. Use tape on the drill bit to drill the right depth. Tee fittings can replace the Ikea rods and give a more consistent look. Most of my tips give considerations between ease-of-construction and more-difficult, but longer lasting modifications. First off, for advanced DIYers, you can add a middle shelf with a slip-on flange. Use a hole saw to cut out the corner holes on the plywood, and slip the pipe through, then the flanges underneath. The slip-on flange means you can adjust the height to your liking. If you wanna go the extra mile, you can put a flange on top to get a nicer look. 2:40 **Materials.** A lot of these materials can be bought super cheap on ebay from China (except for casters, see below). If you're worried about chemicals or anything, Lowe's stock is not any different. Make sure you fully wash with soap the pipes and fittings to remove anything like lead, since this will be used around food. 6:50 **Sticker removal.** You can use a hair dryer (or heat gun) to remove the stickers more nicely. I'd still use goo-B-gone too. The trick is to get the stickers very hot so the glue melts. Those stickers are meant to not be removed, so that's why it's so tough. 7:30 **Drilling (in general).** First off, use the tape trick (as others mentioned). Put tape around your drill bit so you can drill to the right depth. If you're doing this just as a chef, a power drill is a big expense. A power drill will make this project much easier. **But if you never see yourself using one again**, buy the cheapest one possible, or even better, you can buy 'hand drills'. They can go as low as $10 on ebay and amazon. For drilling pilot holes, you essentially manually twist the drill bits and you must apply a lot of force and pressure. For screws, just use a regular hand screwdriver, using the same amount of force and pressure. You don't need to be super strong or anything, but it might feel like a decent forearm workout afterwards, lol. 8:10 You may want to use groove-joint pliers, or some kind of pliers to make sure the threads fully insert into the flanges. This will prevent any loosening in the future. Make sure you put duct tape or something over the pipe so you don't scratch it with your pliers. 8:23 **Cross braces** are a good idea if your island will take a beating from heavy items. I'd say it's unnecessary for 99% of people though. You can also do it if your pipes are slightly crooked. It can be as much as 5 degrees off and still be okay, since they will get corrected at the bottom. If they're off any more, you may not have lined the threads up correctly in the flange. A cross brace with the same galvanized pipe can be easily added with a slip on tee fitting. Additionally, you can fit it towards the top and eliminate the Ikea rods at 10:51 to get a more consistent look. Search with "galvanized tee fitting" or "galvanized slip on tee fitting" and make sure you look through multiple pages to get the exact one for your vision. 8:27 This is me nitpicking. Again, if your table will take a beating, and if you want it to be built super well, you should cut off the other threaded end (with a hacksaw) before using the slip on fitting. This makes it more secure, but it's not that necessary unless you plan on prepping heavy carcasses every week. **On the other hand, to get a perfect height:** You can purchase a 6 or 10 foot pipe with threaded ends, and cut them at a custom length to perfectly match your counter-top height. You may have enough left over in between to use as a cross brace as well. If you're OCD, you can get a perfect height buy cutting them a few inches longer, set up the entire thing, measure the difference, undo the bottom slip on fittings, and cut off the difference (with a hacksaw). 9:58 **Casters.** You don't want to cheap out on this one. If you do, they will be the first thing to fail. Make sure you buy decent quality ones. Placing them underneath the pipes is the best location. Make sure your screws don't run into each other. You will want to lubricate them once a year. DO NOT USE WD-40. This will ruin your bearings. Use a lithium grease or something appropriate for ball bearings. Things to look out for when purchasing: They can be lubricated easily, especially the rotational bearings. Absolutely buy them with brakes. Do not buy tiny ones. Larger ones will last longer. They usually come with a weight rating. This is a feel thing. On the other hand, you can try out smaller, cheaper ones, and if they fail, you can switch to larger ones. Then you don't need to worry about the old screw holes. Okay, this was way longer than I anticipated. I think I gave a lot of options and considerations there. I wish I did woodworking more. I don't know much about sanding and finishing.

  • @sudhirshantinath2683

    @sudhirshantinath2683

    3 жыл бұрын

    spot on suggestions.

  • @Voxphyle

    @Voxphyle

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would also say a hand saw and some wood glue would allow you to build your own butcher block to whatever size you like (So long as you can find some nicely surfaced hardwood). It doesn't appear to be any fancy end grain countertop, so a few crosscut lengths (again, hardwood. A cheap pine 2x4 won't hold up at all) would be pretty similar if glued properly!

  • @TonyValdezCeballos

    @TonyValdezCeballos

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should make a video about how to do an improved version for us the unskilled bunch :)

  • @terryjones9784

    @terryjones9784

    3 жыл бұрын

    nice tips. My only additional one would be to flip the legs so that the set screw flange is on top, makes it easier to install stuff underneath or add a shelf as you suggested

  • @mich8261

    @mich8261

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips. What would you recommend to add a fold down leaf on the long side (to make an eating space with a couple of barstools)?

  • @kristianleif2455
    @kristianleif24553 жыл бұрын

    How do your videos not have more views? A+ production, A+ personality, A+ content. Keep it up my man.

  • @Tsweezey90

    @Tsweezey90

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a feeling the algorithm is about to bump him up to 100k

  • @cherisejames7223

    @cherisejames7223

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait for it.

  • @CardinalTreehouse

    @CardinalTreehouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the mustache

  • @mysigt_

    @mysigt_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tyler Sweeney DM me next time you have a feeling okay? We could make some money together

  • @Tsweezey90

    @Tsweezey90

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mysigt_ will do haha

  • @Bluebelle51
    @Bluebelle513 жыл бұрын

    if you're afraid of deep drilling the pilot holes, measure how deep you want the drill bit to go and put a piece of painter's or masking tape there so you can see when you've drilled deep enough

  • @MiniNinja258

    @MiniNinja258

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome idea!!!!

  • @sharank

    @sharank

    3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't you watch the video. He got lazy for drilling pilot holes.

  • @cupid1313pr

    @cupid1313pr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sharank Ethan already did the project, that comment is a recommendation for us viewers who may want to make something similar and arent experience diyers.

  • @ShadowVipers

    @ShadowVipers

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the same having a waste board underneath is still a good idea.

  • @Bluebelle51

    @Bluebelle51

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShadowVipers true, it's always good to have a plan "B"

  • @ArtemisScribe
    @ArtemisScribe3 жыл бұрын

    I love watching people's first DIY project. It's so much better than watching people who do DIY all the time because there's so much joy in the "Holy shit I made this!" feeling. It's nice getting to see that happen to people for the first time.

  • @natchosm4320
    @natchosm43203 жыл бұрын

    There are days where I have a lot to chop. With this, I could wheel myself to the living room and watch movies while I chop. Sounds like a dream to me!

  • @jcbilbao5679
    @jcbilbao56793 жыл бұрын

    I"m an Architect, and your idea opens up alot of doors for designing modular kitchens. I especially love the kitchen scrap collection bin.

  • @danielhoughton8293
    @danielhoughton82933 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone, I just built this. It's an awesome build, but I wanted to point out that you should use 30" pipes not 36". I bought 36" pipes and had to cut them as the total hight was nearly chest hight (I'm short). I think maybe his Lowe's mis-labeled the pipes at his store. Thanks so much for this guide!

  • @fieldsofland

    @fieldsofland

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I built mine the same and it is more of a bar height island, gonna have to cut them all down a couple inches

  • @Samyule1231

    @Samyule1231

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did you cut them? I have the same problem. How did you get them re-threaded once they are cut?

  • @travis18425

    @travis18425

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just did the same thing this weekend. At 6ft tall the bar height may be ok for me to work on but my wife isn't thrilled. May go back and buy a set of 30" pipes, reassembly with new pipes should be pretty easy though

  • @sarahsidani5053

    @sarahsidani5053

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had the same issue. I cut the pipe to be 31 inches so that the entire table from caster to top of island would be 36 inches.

  • @danielhoughton8293

    @danielhoughton8293

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Samyule1231 you don't need to re thread them. Only one end needs threads. You can buy a pipe cutter that will make the job pretty easy

  • @spoopedoop3142
    @spoopedoop31423 жыл бұрын

    To stop yourself from drilling too far, just measure the depth you want to drill from the top of the bit, and wrap some masking tape on the bit at the proper depth. It gives an easy visual cue to tell you when to stop.

  • @nowonmetube

    @nowonmetube

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also put something beneath...

  • @spoopedoop3142

    @spoopedoop3142

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nowonmetube Sure, but a cheap depth stop comes in handy for times when you don't want to drill all the way through. For example, when you want to countersink the screws.

  • @stuartmacleod259

    @stuartmacleod259

    2 жыл бұрын

    You could also put the drill bit further into the drill so it acts as a physical stop.

  • @cambush2273
    @cambush22734 жыл бұрын

    Seeing how similar your kitchen is to mine got me super pumped to build this. Came here for focaccia, stayed for the diy.

  • @EthanChlebowski

    @EthanChlebowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @thirstyear7

    @thirstyear7

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here, I’ve been cooking like this for years and just found this channel. I was amazed how I have almost the same exact tools and methods. My Peugeot grinder is shorter though :-( did you drop the grinder? Looks like it’s missing a section.

  • @shinyramen
    @shinyramen4 жыл бұрын

    I really like this channel because even though this channel is small the quality is top notch.Your channel is also like a mix of all of my favourite foodtubers.Anyway keep the good content going!

  • @EthanChlebowski

    @EthanChlebowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated, plenty more content on the way!

  • @robert58

    @robert58

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao its the real Shiny!

  • @slaplapdog
    @slaplapdog3 жыл бұрын

    When your hobby gets you building your own tools, you are next level.

  • @kirankrishnamurthi4953
    @kirankrishnamurthi49534 жыл бұрын

    I can't really express how much I appreciate this kinda video, top notch production quality as well as a creative video theme. As a college student who's gonna be working with a kitchenette, I was already looking for ways to create more counter space to cook in my dorm. Really appreciate the vid 🙏🏾, keep up the hard work man!

  • @EthanChlebowski

    @EthanChlebowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, I planning to do a full video tour of my kitchen and how to get more out of a small space. Hopefully in the next week or two!

  • @lharty6892
    @lharty68923 жыл бұрын

    Great video and plan. My daughter and I added a middle shelf by using 18” and 12” pipes vs. one set of 36” pipes. It turned out beautifully.

  • @vincehucek9801
    @vincehucek98012 жыл бұрын

    Ethan!! I built the island and hand two "hacks". 1st: Instead of buying 30" pipes, buy a couple longer pipes (I bought 10ft) and Lowe's (or anybody else who sells it) will cut and thread it for free. Cuts cost, AND I used the leftover piece for a rail along the bottom for towels and hooks. 2nd: I used a steeltek (same brand as the bottom fittings you used) 90 degree fitting and a piece of extra pipe to make a paper towel holder on one of the legs! It's awesome!

  • @austinsteele5028
    @austinsteele50282 жыл бұрын

    I would suggest using whats called a tack cloth before oiling the butcher block. It's almost like a gauze material that has a tiny bit of oil in it, and it's perfect for picking up fine saw dust from sanding.

  • @Ottawajames
    @Ottawajames3 жыл бұрын

    any kind of cooking oil can be used to remove stickers and adhesive residue. Baby oil, mineral oil even WD40 will work too.

  • @Donnie9by5

    @Donnie9by5

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t use any oil not approved for use around food’

  • @MrMarius2000

    @MrMarius2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Donnie9by5 wait what?

  • @nickrussell3216

    @nickrussell3216

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the UK we can get Sticky Stuff Remover.

  • @Donnie9by5

    @Donnie9by5

    3 жыл бұрын

    I worked around food and if not approved for use with food not used! Had oil on my band saw just for use around food so you don’t mix chemicals with the food!

  • @Ottawajames

    @Ottawajames

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nickrussell3216 but probably cost the same as 3L of vegetable oil.

  • @SavageBalls
    @SavageBalls2 жыл бұрын

    Do the sanding outside. Sawdust is no joke, especially super fine.

  • @Basomic
    @Basomic3 жыл бұрын

    I see this with so many KZread cooks, and I've always wanted one but wondered how to go about it. Awesome diy, I'll definitely be coming back to this video when I move into my next apartment

  • @beatricebrown8221
    @beatricebrown82213 жыл бұрын

    Ethan, I am so happy I found your video. I am renovating my house on a budget and doing a lot of the work myself. My kitchen needs an island and, honest to goodness, these things are EXPENSIVE. I love that you found a DIY way. I'm doing it. Thanks.

  • @OneBulletTwoKills
    @OneBulletTwoKills2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what i have been needing for past 3 years in my small kitchen since i moved in and i didn't even think of anything like this! Thank you Ethan, you saved me A LOT of trouble down the line.

  • @ranjanxroy
    @ranjanxroy3 жыл бұрын

    Inspired by this video and made my own DIY butcher block prep station / island. Followed these directions almost exactly with a few modifications (added a middle shelf). Thanks Ethan!

  • @activatedcharcoal
    @activatedcharcoal3 жыл бұрын

    For scraps, you could easily rip a 1x1 and create a very basic drawer frame on the underside of the butcher block , then slide a steam pan or prep pan in there to catch scraps. Much much easier than using such a small bucket swinging off long hooks.

  • @iAnon666

    @iAnon666

    10 ай бұрын

    Or place a trash can close by for a super easy solution, is a common practice in commercial kitchens

  • @laurenbray8314
    @laurenbray83143 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. So affordable and I think it's nicer looking than one you would buy. I'm gonna make one for myself. You can customize it in so many ways too for your own individual style. I've learned a lot about building things and finishing wood from my father, they are super valuable skills that save tons of money. Especially as a woman, I don't have to pay people to do it for me.

  • @Bloquita5
    @Bloquita52 жыл бұрын

    I love how it is such a well made video. Clear and simple instructions and straight to the point. It’s an awesome finished product. Super practical table making the process of food preparation far more enjoyable. I love a simplified yet highly effective kitchen as that is what I have created for myself. Thank you for what you and your friend created and thank you for showing us how it could be done.

  • @bryanisraw
    @bryanisraw3 жыл бұрын

    So me and a couple family members made this over the weekend. We haven’t put it to use yet but so far we are very happy with the results. We did, however, make it with a couple modifications. Rather than a 4’ x 2’ butcher block, we opted for the larger 6’ x 3’ block. To account for the larger, heavier block, we purchased 2.5” casters to support the weight. Looking at them now, maybe 3” would look a little better but they still work nonetheless. Lastly, I would say that if you’re of average height (5’3” to 6’), you should opt for 30” tall pipes rather than the 36”. The table was simply too tall with the 36” pipes (I’m 5’9”) so we sawed off 6” from each pipe and the table sat at a much better height. We were lucky to have a saw to cut the pipes with. But if you’re not sure, it may be worth buying both the 30” and 36” pipes to see which one fits you better. Then returning the ones you don’t use. Thanks for the video guide and shopping list, Ethan!

  • @te4085
    @te40852 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much. I have the butcher block I just didn’t know what to do with it since I couldn’t seem to find anything on marketplace to DIY. This is perfect.

  • @hanoihancock
    @hanoihancock2 жыл бұрын

    I love this. ...The island and the fact that you were able to make something for a fraction of the cost of buying it!

  • @dacutestdimples
    @dacutestdimples3 жыл бұрын

    💡💡 I got a smaller version of this (15x21) from Amazon 3 months ago!! Two chrome shelves and hooks on one side. CHANGED MY LIFE. My kitchen is tiny aasfff and shaped like yours. Except imagine even less counter space 😭. I really like the idea of a scrap bin attached.. I usually have a "prep bowl" in the corner but since mine is smaller I could probably use something Iike this to maximize the board! Nice work man! 👌🏾

  • @CodyTheAddictedGamer
    @CodyTheAddictedGamer2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Just built this and rather than using 36" pipe, I used 30" pipe and I like the height a lot better. Came out to a height of 35.5". Pretty much matched the height of my existing counters.

  • @Mattador666
    @Mattador6663 жыл бұрын

    As someone who is not handy with DIY projects and is somewhat likely to buy a house after all the COVID-19 mess is over with I would love to make this for my own home. Even if I did have enough counter space I would love to have this just for the huge 4 ft cutting board!

  • @barbaracarbone4658
    @barbaracarbone46583 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job! I love butcher block. It fits perfect under that window. The scrap bin was an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing.

  • @evenkringsj
    @evenkringsj3 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the work, I hugely enjoy your content. Especially your new series! Unique but yet familiar.

  • @mandyscisco
    @mandyscisco5 ай бұрын

    Genius! Thank you sooo much for this. I’ve come across so videos but none that were simple and easy for a stay at home mom with limited amount of tools.

  • @angelagriffin5130
    @angelagriffin51302 жыл бұрын

    We diy'd butcher block kitchen countertops. We used realmilkpaint tung oil & orange solvent. We mixed, didn't purchase premixed. The only area we sealed with poly was a strip surrounding the fixtures. I 💕 this. Best seal! Absolutely beautiful.

  • @ichik333
    @ichik3332 жыл бұрын

    Ever since finding this channel, my cooking experience has been a 1000% better. I realized that I didn't hate cooking, was just inefficient at it. And i'm currently looking for the same solution. Extended counter space where i can do all my prep

  • @Cfb964
    @Cfb9643 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve been wanting a mobile kitchen island for years now. Thanks to your video, I am now undertaking this project this week!

  • @peteapicella7872
    @peteapicella78723 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ethan, this video is fire. I am 100% making this. It is so cool how accessible and organized you made the instructions/materials for the build. It would be so cool if you could do more videos like this. A DIY bar cart would be sick. Cheers man

  • @truenorth2653
    @truenorth26533 жыл бұрын

    This is great. You are very skilled in your approach to cooking and it's function. Really look forward to more.

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett68813 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely fantastic! I love the roll table. Ty for sharing

  • @alanmartin528
    @alanmartin5283 жыл бұрын

    I sighed when you said your kitchen is small lol... Id dream for a kitchen that size! I guess I have to build this thing then! great video!

  • @graceharney7352

    @graceharney7352

    3 жыл бұрын

    i know, me too! that kitchen is more than twice the size of mine. i have only enough room for a microwave and a disk rack. THAT'S IT. maybe 2 sq feet for food prep

  • @SimpleVisionVideos

    @SimpleVisionVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right, it's not the smallest but with that layout the counter space ends up being small

  • @alanmartin528

    @alanmartin528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @G. Ra Yeah I am in Toronto, an appartment here with a kitchen that size would be at least $2500 a month (1 -2 bedroom also I know NY is WAAY more expensive too). To each their own though!

  • @marcelimarilag

    @marcelimarilag

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you live in America, specifically Texas apartments, that kitchen size is standard and is considered small. Well, apartment size.

  • @kuzdogan

    @kuzdogan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I live in a subsidized student apartment and my kitchen is literally 3-4 sq meters... I ended up having to optimize everything. Hooks everywhere, all pans hanging on walls and cupboard doors, move drying rack outside the kitchen (just round the corner of the sink). And anything that will save you a single minute is worth the effort. Cooking from start to finish is a repetitive task and should be maximally optimized for time.

  • @almaa.thefatpanda41
    @almaa.thefatpanda413 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this DIY. Simple and still versatile. Awesome job!

  • @beige_ricaforte
    @beige_ricaforte3 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy I found your channel! The quality of videos is amazing, I'm learning!!

  • @pfftNameschmame
    @pfftNameschmame3 жыл бұрын

    Nice design, functional, but it does seem like it's too top-heavy. I would probably use the plywood for storage of cast-iron kettles to lower the center of gravity.

  • @SpiritOfTheWest49
    @SpiritOfTheWest493 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Only mod I'd make is having the scrap bucket slide out right below the surface so you can just sweep everything into it and never miss

  • @reallyfijateperocomocono1131
    @reallyfijateperocomocono11313 жыл бұрын

    I sooo wanna change my island counter top to a butcher block! And extend it out a little and I think you little ideas might be a good combination. Thanks for the idea! If I had any social media I would show you the finished product but first buying the stuff then On weekend I’m gonna start it!

  • @mattcrane
    @mattcrane2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad I saw this! Just bought a small condo and I was looking for a rolling cart/bar and this is exactly what I want! thank you

  • @Ace_Of_Bace
    @Ace_Of_Bace3 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed! Your a very good presenter and speaker. At this point I have seen a few of your uploads and going to be looking through everything. Great Job Ethan!

  • @JelleHanssens
    @JelleHanssens3 жыл бұрын

    1:02 “The kitchen I moved in to is small” 😂 I’d die for a kitchen with that amount of Worktop in Japan haha

  • @Shatarii
    @Shatarii3 жыл бұрын

    6 mths of looking for a decent "trolley" and your channel came up on recommended, I've just watched and now I am determined to make my own :D Didn't even cross my mind before lol. Your workspace looks awesome, so many possibilities to customize this design :) thanks !

  • @doms5014

    @doms5014

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @FlammableAirFreshener
    @FlammableAirFreshener3 жыл бұрын

    you just gave me some beautiful ideas about getting a custom PC desk done. Thank you

  • @BankruptMonkey
    @BankruptMonkey3 жыл бұрын

    I hadn't thought of just building my own perfect kitchen island! I like some of your design, but I'd want fold down sides so it can expand more and a baker's rack screwed on the sides. I guess that means it's time for me to build my own!

  • @honeyfromthebee
    @honeyfromthebee3 жыл бұрын

    I can attest that you can easily slide that IKEA island on hardwood floor if you put felt floor protectors on the feet! I got it for my last condo which needed more storage space in the kitchen. Anyway, it's a great final product you've made, and definitely something to be proud of. Someone with my skill level, however, is better off sticking to IKEA hacks.

  • @JM-rn4cb

    @JM-rn4cb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha. Sounds like a lot less work at any rate.

  • @epiccollision

    @epiccollision

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or just install appropriate wheels the legs are solid wood

  • @nahnope8581

    @nahnope8581

    Жыл бұрын

    @@epiccollision Ikea? Solid wood? Hilarious

  • @helderlage
    @helderlage3 жыл бұрын

    WOWOWOW... fantastic island, as you both... :)... can't wait to see the upcoming videos, have a nice week... hug from Lisbon, Portugal, EU

  • @0ddhair
    @0ddhair3 жыл бұрын

    I had a butcher block table I got on a sweet deal, but I've just added the Kungsfors waste bin to it like in this video. Very handy, thanks!

  • @jeremyguyton800
    @jeremyguyton8002 жыл бұрын

    I was seriously thinking of island ideas and thought of something just like this. This video is awesome! I now know it is totally feasible.

  • @FordRanger-ie5mu
    @FordRanger-ie5mu3 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. You're definitely next up. Quality is off the charts. Look forward to seeing your growth.

  • @thierrybeaulieu4403
    @thierrybeaulieu44033 жыл бұрын

    This is really a good video. Good job. The production quality is spot on.

  • @comfortablydumbb
    @comfortablydumbb3 жыл бұрын

    And now, some serious cooking!! Superb job👍

  • @mablem.9094
    @mablem.90942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video is right on point. I will be sharing your video. Now i’m off to making my kitchen cart. GREAT JOB!!!

  • @RikeshLad
    @RikeshLad3 жыл бұрын

    Binging all your videos now & they're all made excellently!

  • @mikesheffey319
    @mikesheffey3193 жыл бұрын

    Just made this! Used black metal instead and it looks great!!! One note: the notion page just says 36" pipe and it seems Ethan had his cut to 30". Just noting here since it wasn't on the notion page! I'm gonna make a notion page for my modified one and can share soon! Thanks again Ethan for the idea!!

  • @GlennC789
    @GlennC789 Жыл бұрын

    A piece of masking tape on the drill bit is an easy way to mark depth. That sweet bendy drill thing does look very handy.

  • @robinchoudhury2309
    @robinchoudhury23093 жыл бұрын

    Looks really great! Thanks for the wonderful video!

  • @jimestus7506
    @jimestus7506 Жыл бұрын

    Great work Ethan, I appreciate your effort, I now feel more confident to make my own!

  • @freelanxe
    @freelanxe2 жыл бұрын

    Just made the table and came out perfect thanks for the build man!

  • @MakerCuisine
    @MakerCuisine3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, i love all the features you added

  • @dparris44
    @dparris442 жыл бұрын

    simple, effective, and beautiful. well done. Thank you for the great content

  • @ddavino
    @ddavino3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job. Natural presenter. You could be the next DIY poster boy. Cart is perfect and I really like the extras you added to it to make it more functional and personalized, especially for a small galley kitchen. I'd want table slits for a couple of daily knives. Please share more before a contract shows up from the DIY channel. Thanks.

  • @hestergreen4976
    @hestergreen49762 жыл бұрын

    Very clever. Very well thought out. Very handy. Job well done.

  • @ChristianCalson
    @ChristianCalson3 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel. I'm seriously binging. I make my own bread every week. I thought I was a freak and then I found you. Keep up the great work.

  • @JasonKuang
    @JasonKuang3 жыл бұрын

    awesome work! this inspired me to take on more DIY projects

  • @joinplates6269
    @joinplates62693 жыл бұрын

    OMG I need this! Fantastic work, great for those who can't afford a kitchen remodel!

  • @ColinMakesAllTheThings
    @ColinMakesAllTheThings3 жыл бұрын

    Ethan! This is dope! Looks great! I need something on wheels like this for my kitchen big time! Just a heads up that stain is not that same thing is a protective finish. I'd throw some poly on that bottom board so it holds up with time, especially if food or water ever hits it. Keep up the awesome stuff!

  • @valvenator

    @valvenator

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good catch. I thought he used the stain/poly combo. Actually he could have saved some time and money and just used clear poly. Maple needs a pre-stain treatment like he used to prevent blotching but since the stain was basically colorless just plain ole' poly would have given better longer lasting results

  • @jamrozikkuba
    @jamrozikkuba4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing result. Great example of slavic diy approach. 👍👍👍

  • @EthanChlebowski

    @EthanChlebowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @denisealba6400
    @denisealba64003 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed ! Thank you so much !

  • @petrthingsilike8487
    @petrthingsilike84873 жыл бұрын

    Really great idea and awesome video! Thanks.

  • @michaelzalewski9518
    @michaelzalewski95183 жыл бұрын

    Nice build! Literally built almost the exact same thing this weekend after running into the same issues of finding tables at a reasonable price. I didn't see this video until now but man, would it have helped a bit before going in. I didn't factor in a under-structure support system like the plywood base but highly suggest something to help with rigidity. I am adding in a centered cross pipe close to the top with a few T connectors. The unintended benefit of using plumbing is swap-ability and even if it's slightly unlevel you can use adjust the screw in legs to level. Overall cost was super similar (~$300) and took around 3 hours from purchasing to being setup. Also for getting off the stickers, acetone worked really well for me if you don't have goo be gone. I used black steel and really wanted pitting and patina to establish so beware if you are afraid of it negatively reacting with the metal.

  • @carenk.5442
    @carenk.54422 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job and thanks for sharing.

  • @kot5216
    @kot52163 жыл бұрын

    Jeez man You are what I was looking for lately, wish to see you grow with time!

  • @reggiedunlop2222
    @reggiedunlop22222 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Ethan! Thanks for sharing…saw you on Pro Home Cooks and happy I subscribed! Made my first batch of pickled onions because of you and hope to put together a rolling island/cooking station like yours out on my patio. Much continued success brother!

  • @mariamustermann6527
    @mariamustermann65273 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I need in my small kitchen! Thank you

  • @scotteckart1401
    @scotteckart14013 жыл бұрын

    Great build!! So glad I found the channel

  • @goasupreme4804
    @goasupreme48043 жыл бұрын

    Might be able to fix the floor holes with some wood filler + sand paper

  • @ytreece

    @ytreece

    3 жыл бұрын

    Easily. And polyurethane to finish it.

  • @JA-gx4hb

    @JA-gx4hb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully your landlord doesn't see this video.

  • @goasupreme4804

    @goasupreme4804

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JA-gx4hb I am the landlord/owner but hopefully the people buying it in the future don't see it

  • @risebeneathher

    @risebeneathher

    Жыл бұрын

    @@goasupreme4804 hard wax wood filler sticks come in many colors. Sauder and Guardian are cheapest, Varathane and Mohawk are more durable and have lots more colors. Mohawk Fil-Stik will hold up to years of regular cleaning along with the rest of the floor, and can hide so well you'd have to know where to look.

  • @seattlejayde
    @seattlejayde2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is exactly what I need. I am moving my fridge in a small kitchen space and want to fill that space. Rather than hiring the build of a new cabinet - this will provide counter space with flexibility and it looks great! Also the price is good. Thanks!

  • @pranoychow3808
    @pranoychow38083 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this channel! A+ quality!

  • @flausa7706
    @flausa77063 жыл бұрын

    The Hexclad pans ARE the Bomb! I finally have pans that will never need to be replaced. Check your local Costco to see if or when they do a demo. I got 4 pans with lids for under $400 which included a wok. Wish they made sheet pans!

  • @lynnhayes2363
    @lynnhayes23633 жыл бұрын

    So glad you finished the bottom sides of the wood. It's a pet peeve of mine- the bottom usually doesn't show, but it looks so sad when it does show!!

  • @Neilhouse5
    @Neilhouse53 жыл бұрын

    I made this and my wife loves it. Thanks, Ethan!

  • @MichaelJohnson-vi6eh
    @MichaelJohnson-vi6eh3 жыл бұрын

    My sis got me an IKEA but butcher block rolling island as a house warming gift. It has drawers for my cutlery and I'm going to add those small dowel things to hang my skillets from.

  • @aleigor450
    @aleigor4503 жыл бұрын

    Went to Ikea today, saw some Kitchen Island, but yeah not exactly what I wanted. Found this today and that just gives me a great idea, though half the size would be perfect for me. Only feel stupid not picking up that drill now there xD Oh well, I was due for another trip at Ikea. Great video, thanks for sharing this!

  • @lindatisue733
    @lindatisue7332 жыл бұрын

    Great project, thanks for sharing. With all the restaurants going out of business I hope I can get an industrial quality rolling island.

  • @pgayed2
    @pgayed23 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love your stuff! Definitely gonna attempt this soon.

  • @TheDudesterism
    @TheDudesterism3 жыл бұрын

    For that scrap bin, I was thinking of a flat stainless steel bin that can roll out, so it’s even easier to just slide the scraps into the bin without having to scoop it into your hands and carrying it.

  • @gregw2388

    @gregw2388

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or a slot cut in the top with a trash can underneath

  • @taylorstevens3061
    @taylorstevens30613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Love your videos

  • @FernandoRN
    @FernandoRN Жыл бұрын

    I am in love with your kitchen island.

  • @michaelglennon6056
    @michaelglennon6056 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! I’ll take your idea as inspiration and run with it. Thank you!

  • @vincentdipaola2325
    @vincentdipaola23253 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, love this project

  • @tessajones9393
    @tessajones93932 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect! I needed a diy for a rookie video lol. Thank you! 😎

  • @shavinmccrotch9435
    @shavinmccrotch94353 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I’m just here for the redhead with the manspread. 😍

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