This butcher block table had seen some serious use, creating depressions over an inch deep and some nasty discoloration. It sold rather cheaply at an antiques auction because while some use adds character, a lot apparently just looks kind of gross. When measuring it up, I discovered the original top hadn't been parallel to the base so I corrected this while I was at it. Fortunately I was removing enough that all traces of the previous edge bevel were erased. Using some straight pieces of lumber as rails to ensure my router remained parallel to the surface, I made four passes, removing 5/16" and a final one removing only 1/16". This took about three hours. Next I need to sand the top smooth, round the edges, and sand the sides to remove the slight discoloration there. I may add a small groove around the periphery to catch liquids.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Butcher Block Resurfacing
Originally posted on my private blog May 26th, 2009.
This butcher block table had seen some serious use, creating depressions over an inch deep and some nasty discoloration. It sold rather cheaply at an antiques auction because while some use adds character, a lot apparently just looks kind of gross. When measuring it up, I discovered the original top hadn't been parallel to the base so I corrected this while I was at it. Fortunately I was removing enough that all traces of the previous edge bevel were erased. Using some straight pieces of lumber as rails to ensure my router remained parallel to the surface, I made four passes, removing 5/16" and a final one removing only 1/16". This took about three hours. Next I need to sand the top smooth, round the edges, and sand the sides to remove the slight discoloration there. I may add a small groove around the periphery to catch liquids.
This butcher block table had seen some serious use, creating depressions over an inch deep and some nasty discoloration. It sold rather cheaply at an antiques auction because while some use adds character, a lot apparently just looks kind of gross. When measuring it up, I discovered the original top hadn't been parallel to the base so I corrected this while I was at it. Fortunately I was removing enough that all traces of the previous edge bevel were erased. Using some straight pieces of lumber as rails to ensure my router remained parallel to the surface, I made four passes, removing 5/16" and a final one removing only 1/16". This took about three hours. Next I need to sand the top smooth, round the edges, and sand the sides to remove the slight discoloration there. I may add a small groove around the periphery to catch liquids.
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