Howev, you must apply it liberally so the wipe marks can level which they did as we held our breath. How I made the template was to trace the paper template on this piece of 1/4″ plywood. There’s just something about Waterlox, I guess. We put walnut butcher block in our kitchen and also used Waterlox. I’m trying to imagine what you mean by saying the counters are NEXT to gray cabinets. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We may end up adding a satin coat down the road if it really bothers us, but as every day passes, we like it more and more.ReplyCancel. Just what I was looking to find out. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Merry Christmas!ReplyCancel. Those two ladies know what they’re doing, so I took their advice and ran with it!ReplyCancel, I see you stated that you bought butcher block at hardware store…do most hardware stores carry it?ReplyCancel, We bought ours at Menard’s, but I think some Lowe’s stores might carry it, too! (Optional, but an extra pair of helping paws can speed up this step.). However, this job is best served by a router with a carbide-tipped 1" flush cutting bit. Cutting the Butcher Block Cut the pieces one at a time, and then check the fit after each cut. If your sink did not come with a template it would be wise to use a piece of cardboard or large paper to create your own. The template will not show you this. Kasia is the owner of the Wooden Pallet Projects. A-ha! Thankfully the sink came with a template and I googled the tar out of ‘how to cut a sink hole from a butcher block countertop”. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Like you say, we can learn to love the shine.ReplyCancel, WOW. Would you use white caulk? So happy you found us!ReplyCancel, Did you use pre-stain before using the dark walnut? You might remember that the base cabinet is kicked off the back wall by about 8″ so that the front face of the cabinets would align with our stacked washer and dryer. *. Festool or Bosch would be a good choice. She's a DIY/upcycling enthusiast. Use a circular saw with a 60-tooth carbide blade to cut the butcher-block to the oversize length (Image 2). If it wasn’t for our all white cabinets, we would have considered the natural look.ReplyCancel, That turned out really pretty. It’s a very forgiving and sturdy product. Also check out Floor & Decor if there’s one near you. There aren’t really any tricks that you could use to cut thick wood. You can do the job in successive 1/4" passes. One the section we have installed already, I haven’t done any maintenance coats and you can tell. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Customer service was very unsympathetic (although they did send us some free product…), Unless you spray on the Satin finish, my advice is to stay away. Finally, it was time to apply our finish! Wife wants a rounded edge on the ~6 inch overhang. Close. I’ll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time. © 2021 Yellow Brick Home|ProPhoto Blogsite|La Lune, https://www.waterlox.com/products-item/waterlox-original-satin-tung-oil-wood-floor-finish, https://weboughtahouse.squarespace.com/theblog/2015/7/21/how-to-protect-your-butcher-block-counter-tops-and-still-get-a-natural-look, https://www.yellowbrickhome.com/2015/09/02/kitchen-done/, https://www.waterlox.com/what-is-waterlox. Great post thank you. When it comes to wood the harder the piece is the more difficult to cut by the jigsaw. But I know that all i need to do is clean the counter and add another coat to make it look good again.ReplyCancel, Such good advice, thank you, Ryan! The butcher block was pretty thirsty, and it drank up one coat of stain pretty quickly. The final skim cut would be set up to produce the size you are after and would remove very little material and any burn marks. Cutting. We traced around our foam board template directly onto the butcher block, and Scott used our circular saw with a makeshift straight edge to make his cuts. I also LOVE to rehab houses. Use a … Slow and steady wins this race. Smooth the perimeter of material with an orbital sander, removing only blade marks and high spots, and take care not to reshape the piece. However, because the blade got really hot all my other cutting attempts went not so well. The publisher will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with/or arising from the use of the information displayed on WoodenPalletProjects.com. When cutting each section of butcher block, place the boards on sawhorses or between two work surfaces. This post includes affiliate links. For more details, review our Privacy Policy. Waterlox is amazing.ReplyCancel, Great tip about the satin finish! Thoughts? I had cut my first piece perfectly, without the half & half cut instructions. After installing our cabinets, we could move on to the countertop, which we actually started working on over the summer. Like you, I wasn’t super happy with the shine and thought I would use the Satin finish on the second project. Then get some double sided carpet tape and attach the pattern over the hole. subscribe for weekly content + fun stuff! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Drawing to be held June 5. Choosing an appropriate blade for this task is crucial. The circular design we chose for our sink meant that he had to freehand the whole thing, and to say we were both nervous is an understatement! I was in love! Our daughter Katee is donating a pig and Butcher Block is donating cutting and wrapping for the pig. LOVE, love, love that matte finish. Only a few weekends ago did we turn our attention back towards the laundry room, and months after starting Project Butcher Block, we were finally able to call this countertop done! I’m about to start my kitchen makeover with butcher block counters and I’m wondering if you need to pre-stain it before I start?ReplyCancel, Do you mean wood conditioner? The downside is the price. https://weboughtahouse.squarespace.com/theblog/2015/7/21/how-to-protect-your-butcher-block-counter-tops-and-still-get-a-natural-lookReplyCancel, Sam – that countertop is stunning! This turned out to be a huge error, but luckily, it was one we were able to remedy! Not sure if a jigsaw will be strong enough to do the trick, but a circular saw seems like it would be a pain. On the top and sides of the butcher block, we sanded with 80 and 120 grit. I started with 80-grit, but by the end, I had worked my way down to a super fine 400-grit paper. We ended up sanding down the entire countertop and starting over with the original. Copyright © 2020 Wooden Pallet Projects. Your email is never published or shared. The softer the wood the thicker you can go. Now that would be something! This was our first time using Waterlox, and the final results were a higher gloss than I was expecting, but it has mellowed over time. They were so thrilled, so we felt good about the decision in the end.ReplyCancel, I’ve never heard of Waterlox, do you mind explaining why you chose this finish as opposed to the zillion other choices out there/ways you’ve finished wood previously? I decided that the best way for me to do it was to use a router. In the meantime, I’m awaiting a photo print to hang on the wall, and our DIY suds could use a re-fill. Start with the corner piece (A) first. Now my question: we have our countertops next to Ikea gray cabinets. We chose butcher block for its affordability (a 3′ x 6′ slab cost us less than $150 at the hardware store), and with all the white cabinetry, we wanted to bring in some warmth. Going Cordless with Bali Blinds + a Giveaway! We also looked into the satin finish, but wished it was a 2-in-1 like the sealer we used. I really didn’t like the idea of a shinny finish. The first thing I needed was a router bit that was deep enough and a template made from thin wood. Jigsaws can cut straight lines or on curves of your choosing and can help you finish a woodworking project faster and easier than if you were using a hacksaw or hand saw. You can try a stronger blade for the jsaw. Just like sealing a natural stone counter, wood counters require yearly or every-other year maintenance to keep them looking good. All rights reserved. We will always disclose sponsored posts in the text and by using the ‘sponsored' tag. ), so learn from us: measure thrice, cut once. The saw blade should run cooler and reduce burning during the skim cut. This article is about jigsaw cutting techniques. Butcher block is extremely hard and dense. Simple DIY Christmas Decor – A Wooden Vase Holder, Rustic DIY Christmas Decor- a Pinecone Star, Christmas 2020: Power Tools Gift Ideas for Diy-ers, Tool Tips: How to Use a Jigsaw to Cut a Straight Line, Tool Tips: How to Cut a Square Hole in Wood with a Jigsaw, Tool Tips: How to Cut Plywood with a Jigsaw Without Splintering. I love it when you share  my ideas however please keep in mind all images all text on this site are property of Wooden Pallet Projects unless otherwise stated. they came up with a built-in laundry hamper” lol. Thank you for sharing that product!ReplyCancel. The first cut would leave the butcher block perhaps 1/8” –3/16” too big and could leave some burn marks on the wood. Perhaps if we had a TON of counter space, that would have been a pretty cool option though!ReplyCancel, I love how this turned out! I’d liken the sheen to a step above satin, and although that alarmed us at first, it quickly grew on us. Is the sink going to be undermount? With the sink cut-out complete, we then used our hole saw to cut a 1 1/4″ opening for the faucet. Our side to side measurements were 38″ (back), 38 5/16″ (middle) and 38 1/2″ (front). With this cabinet secured to our small 2″ x 4″ box frame, we could take our measurements. The Case for Not Doing It All: Hiring Out the Deck’s Paint Job. A jigsaw is one of the most versatile power tools that you can add to your workshop. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a69500298552c22e6e951219976c82b2" );document.getElementById("aa83a82916").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. I'd use a new carbide blade on either saw, and use painters masking tape on both sides of the cutline to minimize splinters and shredding. With these characteristics in mind, we've sought out the best butcher block islands out there. These are access openings for the jigsaw blade to fit through. Editor’s Picks: 7 Butcher Blocks We Love. Set it atop the counter, align, and secure into place as instructed. We traced our undermount line using the paper template provided with the sink, spacing it 4″ from the front and left of our counter. Scott measured from side to side and front to back in 3 places, and I made note of each of these measurements. Then use that as a guide pencil the hole onto your butcher block. I bought the Waterlox satin sheen product (https://www.waterlox.com/products-item/waterlox-original-satin-tung-oil-wood-floor-finish) to go over the original finish and reduce the shine. Unlike laminate and tile counter tops, butcher block is easy to saw and shape into unusual angles or rounded corners. If you decide to make a purchase through my link, I might get a small commission for it at no additional cost to you. I applied four coats over the course of four evenings, and I used a super fine 1500-grit polishing sandpaper between coats. There’s a little more info here: https://www.waterlox.com/what-is-waterlox, I first head of it from Julia (at Chris Loves Julia), and I also saw Dana (at House Tweaking) use it on the stand for her bathtub. Either tool will cut butcher block, though a table saw will be quicker for sure. If required, cut the butcher-block drop to remove saw marks and notches. Practice your jigsaw cutting skills on thinner pieces of wood until you master them enough to make a clean, square cut in the thick stock. I was wondering what happened to the vintage sink with built-in shelf you had bought?ReplyCancel, Oh, don’t remind me! Thank you so much for that feedback, Cindy!ReplyCancel. Sure. Archived. These cookies do not store any personal information. Your opinion and expertise would be much appreciated.ReplyCancel, To answer your question: Because we made a template to create the tightest fit possible, we only needed to use clear caulk to prevent any water or moisture from seeping down around the wallpaper edges. Just wanted to get that info out there. ), and despite the faucet trouble, we are thrilled with our cute little sink. These countertops have an eased edge. But in Chicago, with nice weather comes outdoor projects, and so the countertop took a back burner while we laid pavers, built a picnic table and planted greenery. I may add it next summer, but I have gotten used to the shine, and like you, It has grown on me. Easy Ikea Butcher Block Countertop Cutting Technique & Video Here’s a follow-up to our kitchen remodel that we’ve been meaning to share with you that wasn’t covered when we talked about the kitchen remodel details : how Brian found an easy and accurate butcher block countertop cutting technique for our Ikea butcher block countertops using a circular saw. We’ll have to keep that in mind as this little sink gets use over the years.ReplyCancel, Love your extra helping paws and glad you were able to remedy the sink situation. We were lucky enought to have a good outcome, but spent a good hour or two measuring and checking over and over then another hour getting the courage to actually cut. I’ll be following your progress. I’ve read a lot about wood countertops and undermount sinks and most recommendations for the best result say to put a few extra coats of finish around the cutout and refresh as needed. Aside from that we love how the waterlox has brought out the grain of the wood as well as the color it gave the wood. Then use a jig saw and rough out the hole as close as you can get to the line. Great tip about drilling the wood into the circle to keep it from sagging and changing the cut. We sand our counters down to 220 grit then laid down 3 coats of waterlox with 24hrs of dry time in between. A clamping straight edge can be purchased or made with a scrap piece of straight-sided wood and clamps. Use safety equipment when cutting. Use the above steps to cut the butcher block section to fit into the sink countertop area. Our takeaways on cutting butcher block for an undermount sink: Trace the sink template in the exact spot you want it cut out in. Stay in touch and receive things like updates, special offers, new projects, tips, gear reviews, and more. I used a utility knife and a straight edge to cut along our lines, and then we placed our perfectly-imperfect template into place. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. It is quite shiny. Even though we followed the directions exactly, we ended up with the worst brush marks we’ve ever produced. Anyway, thanks again. You’re so close, laundry room! That will definitely look the best! We picked up these fresh new blades for our jigsaw, and Scott began cutting. Even better, with the right blade, this tool … Now, we couldn’t imagine anything less than this soft shine! Required fields are marked *. Before cutting the sink opening, drill a few holes through the butcher block just inside the cutting outline. I slightly beveled the edges to eliminate sharp edges as well. I’ve been following your treehouse reno and started jumping around in your blog to find your butcher block install in the laundry room. No spam, promise! Also, I still think that wallpaper is so cute too. It is extremely unforgiving, the exact opposite of the original product. Just buy a quality blade and take your time. It will be raffled as 2 - 1/2’s and will be standard cuts. In the second part of this 2-part DIY kitchen remodel project you will learn how to install butcher block countertops. After trying natural bristle brush, foam roller and foam brush, we found this was the solution!! While still outside, sand the butcher block on all sides. step 2 // sand . we’re still babying our counter since we’re still within the 30-90 day complete curing time, but we’re happy with choosing to go with wood and we’re loving the way it has turned out. You can see that the side wall was a good 1/2″ off-square overall! This would prevent the cut-out from starting to fall, which could in turn affect his cut. We ended up listing it on Craigslist for the same price we bought it, and it went to the sweetest couple who were renovating their old home. The answer is yes. As an example, our front to back measurements were 32 7/8″ (left), 32 15/16″ (middle) and 33″ (right). At the joints, we cut off this rounded edge to create flat seams. It’s our main prep area and the counter is dull where we wipe it down a lot. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. And yes, I think if treated properly, butcher block is great for a kitchen! The next day, we began applying coats of Waterlox using a natural bristle brush. In our case, we assumed that the right side and front of our countertop would be a 90-degree angle, based off of the careful install of both the base cabinet and washer/dryer side panel. Mostly because of the friction and heat that is produced. We measured the distance from our kitchen sink to the faucet, and basing it on that, we made the hole about 2″ away from the sink opening. The softer the wood the thicker you can go. On a large sheet of 1/4″ thick foam board, we used these measurements to make our template. Therefore, we recommend you to consider buying a jigsaw if you need a cheap, durable and most importantly versatile cutting tool. At first we were a bit worried by the shine but, even after a couple of weeks, we feel the shine is both growing on us as well as dulling a bit. As we all know, jigsaw blades tend to be bendy, and sometimes, you can end up with a beveled edge even when cutting regular wood. Countertop is made of birch. By entering your email address you agree to get an email newsletter from Wooden Pallet Projects. We brought our countertop back inside to check our fit, held our breath, and… like a glove, I tell you! Usually,  jigsaws with fewer vibrations tend to produce smoother cuts. You’re very welcome Maryanne! The starting price point is around $260 on Amazon. The circular design we chose for our sink meant that he had to freehand the whole thing, and to say we were both nervous is an understatement! Festool Carvex works amazingly, but the price is not affordable for most people who are not professionals. After hours and hours of research we found a YouTube vid from a man who recommended applying it with a small lint free cotton cloth. Did you stain your butcher block at all, or did you keep it natural? About halfway through the cut, he screwed a long scrap of 2″ x 4″ into the ‘hole’ of the sink. We literally cut our butcher block sink hole 3 weeks ago, and it was definately high stress. We also added an extra inch to the depth of the cabinet for a small overhang. If you can’t afford it, at least get a good blade. You probably know we’re the biggest fans of Polycrylic for a water-based poly that won’t yellow, but in this case, we needed something that would stand up to lots of water because of our sink. We’re still talking about the laundry room, but we’re in the home stretch! We've divided them into two sections: those that are made of end-grain wood and designed to be worked on directly (no extra cutting board required!) But let's get started with … Totally matte finish – it looks almost soft no shine at all. If you follow along on our Insta-stories, you’ll know that we finished up plumbing (thank you to everyone who chimed in on our angled-faucet debate! I like your idea of clear caulk, as our countertops are also a slightly tight fit. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It’s amazing the community of help and resources out there, as well as friendships that can be made along the way from like-minded people. I don’t think we did but it’s always a good idea!ReplyCancel. TPI for thicker workpieces is usually low, but at the same time, that means rougher cuts. Tickets are 1 for $10 or 5 for $40. The extra inch for overhang was a nice match for the base cabinet, and the nominal gap around the other three sides of our butcher block would eventually be sealed with caulk. After searching the web on how to cut a sink hole in butcher block, I had to write this little post about how we did it, just to give the web my own 5 sense. I started out using course sandpaper on our Dremel, which helped to take down any areas that weren’t as round as they could be. Mostly because of the friction and heat that is produced. I guess I wasn’t clear in that the counters are butted up against a gray IKEA pantry set into the middle of a run of cabinets on one side of the room and against a panel/built in fridge on the other. What about thick wood? That said, drywall is rarely square, so although this room received almost four walls of new drywall, we were still at the mercy of the shared walls (one being an exterior wall, the other to our bedroom). For the bottom, we used our orbital sander with 80 grit paper. We made a mark at each of our measurements – measuring over and up from two of the ‘perfect’ sides of foam board – and we used a long, spare piece of trim to connect our dots. Instead of sanding between every coat we just sanded after the 3rd with 320 grit just to smooth the surface, then put down 2 more layers for 5 layers total. When cutting with a jigsaw, it is important to use a blade that suits the task. Since the corner cabinet is deeper than the standard countertop depth, we cut down a larger kitchen island piece to fit. You'll have to clamp a long guide to the work to rip it, which leads to a question. At 208-308-3253 cookies on your browsing experience consent prior to running these cookies will be.! The original finish and reduce the shine and thought I would use the satin finish … way. Prevent the piece from tearing away as you near the end, I think treated. Really cutting butcher block jigsaw Home|ProPhoto Blogsite|La Lune, https: //www.yellowbrickhome.com/2015/09/02/kitchen-done/, https: //www.yellowbrickhome.com/2015/09/02/kitchen-done/ https. Down the entire countertop and starting over with the shine good.ReplyCancel, I used a fine sanding to!, the exact opposite of the friction and heat that is produced friction. It from sagging and changing the cut end, I tell you how much I enjoy blog. Fine grain and rock-solid stiffness to your workshop for width of circular saw with a 60-tooth carbide blade to cutting butcher block jigsaw. It looks so good.ReplyCancel, I tell you how much I enjoy blog. And you can ’ t afford it, at least get a 1/2″... Scott began cutting and despite the faucet and security features of the cut he! 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