Can I add onto used butcher block

10 years ago

I've been on several other boards and have gotten fantastic advice about all sorts of projects going on at our log cabin. This work is being done on a skinny budget, as best we can. We are now onto the counters that will sit upon cabinets purchased from Craigslist and painted yellow. I've been saving for a piece of granite that will cover the sink area. The plan is to put butcher block counters on the last two pieces of counter. I have found a piece on Craigslist, again. It was apparently an island with a cut-out for the stove. The piece at one end will be great the other I think is about 2 inches short in the width. Is there a way of adding onto the piece that will look ok and not too difficult to accomplish? Thanks for the help it is very much appreciated.

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kudzu9
10 years ago
It would be very difficult to do that if you are not an experienced woodworker. You would need specialty power tools, knowledge of gluing techniques, and lots of wood clamps. It could be done by a professional, but would probably cost more than buying a brand new piece of butcherblock of the right size.
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User
10 years ago
Probably be easier/better to add to both ends, making a kind of really short breadboard type ends. Or adding to all four sides as a frame.

But, as kudzu9 said, takes some knowledge and tools like a jointer and planer, along with a lot of clamps.
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lynetta51
Original Author
10 years ago
I was afraid of that! Thanks for your reply.
geoffrey_b
10 years ago
You say it's 2" too narrow. It would not be that difficult to cut a grove (say 1/8" x 1/2") with a router slot cutter, then use a piece of masonite as a spline, or use a biscuit cutter - probably could rent these tools - and some bar clamps.

Glue it up with Gorilla glue, and clamp. Put the 2" piece at the back of the counter.
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klem1
10 years ago
You can handle it like this? Cut new 2" piece slightly thinner than old top. Lay top face down on a flat level surface,apply glue and hold in place with screws til glue cure's. Turn new piece to rear so that screw holes don't show. To make counter top appear thicker,cut new piece thicker,countersink screws,fill countersinks with plugs and turn new piece to front. If there is any uneveness or squeeze-out an inexpensive card scraper will take care of it. How's that for another way of skinning a cat?
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