rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Built this kitchen island. First butcher block style I have done. Turned out ok I think.Came from 4x boards, all black walnut. The top was 3x boards, and the sides/ends were 1x. Sh wanted to hide her credenza, as that is what she wanted to go on. The top was glued and biscuit (5x each side) for alignment. When is was dried the whole thing was planed using a router sled I made...(thanks for the video Marc). The sides were glued and screwed on. They also have walnut plugs the hide the screws, but I guess some were sap wood lol. But still looks ok I guess. Finish is epoxy resin, tried poly but poly was bad so scraped it off and resanded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Holy epoxy batman.what does 4x, 3x, 1x boards mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 3x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Dude, that epoxy is slick! What application method was required to get is so smooth and flawless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 It is two kits from home depot, $24 each, crap if you ask me, used better stuff from smooth-on.Just mixed, and for 30 min. used heat gun waving it back and forth. Heating it up gets it to pop bubbles and thin some as warmer, thus smoothing out and leveling better. After 30 min. the stuff started to set, so walked away.The better stuff gives you a longer window which is nice. Pics are crap.....1.9mb limit so resized for site. Love black walnut, in the light the grain has a metallic look to it and really pops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I like the pattern you created by varying the boards, I don't think I woulda thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Pretty darn neat job! A little too glossy for my taste but still a great looking piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Since everyone else is too polite, I'll be the goat...Epoxy is way too soft for a working kitchen island. It's going to scratch like crazy unless you protect it...Sorry... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 And best way to protect it? Open to improvments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 need to do a bit of research on that one... Exactly what product did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Bar top clear gloss epoxy resin from home depot. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Parks-1-qt-Gloss-Super-Glaze-Finish-and-Preservative-241352/202056337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 It looks nice and I hate to pile on here, but you have another problem aside from the epoxy...You wrapped a hardwood panel with a frame without allowing for movement. You can't do that. Expect gaps in the frame or splits in the panel...eventually...inevitably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 if you hear a sound in the middle of the night that sounds like a shotgun, remember eric's post.I do love the stock you chose - nice matching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I downloaded the MSDS and TDS... Neither says what resin: B, N, A or G... I'll make a call tomorrow -- it'll depend on the resin... Kiki's sharp eyed as always -- yea, you're screwed... I mean... Ahhh.. Yea, it'll be a nice 'rustic' look... Yea, that's it...Sorry, it's getting past my bedtime... PS, along with that copy of Flexner you're going to order: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Illustrated-Furniture-Cabinet-Construction/dp/1561584029/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448855108&sr=1-3&keywords=taunton+furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 oh wow! That is a thing of beauty!! I like the router sled for flattening the top. Gives me some idea on how to go about mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted November 30, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Looks nice but the first thought I had was what Eric posted. The only way to wrap a solid wood top is to use a breadboard end. Cut a tenon across the end grain side then mortice the breadboard end. It is only glued or pinned in the center, the outer edges can be screwed from below into,the tenon through elongated holes to allow the wood to expand and contract.I built a desk top similarly to your island. 3 months later the client called about a huge crack in the top. So I learned the hard way too. Guess it's your turn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 It looks nice and I hate to pile on here, but you have another problem aside from the epoxy...You wrapped a hardwood panel with a frame without allowing for movement. You can't do that. Expect gaps in the frame or splits in the panel...eventually...inevitably.good eyes, I totally missed that. Yeah good chance that's gunna pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmartuszewski Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Would have thought between glue, screws, and biscuits no issue. Plus thing will be sitting inside year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Glue, screws and biscuits don't prevent wood from moving. Neither does keeping wood indoors. You broke the rules, you will suffer the consequences. Sorry. It's woodworking 101. Do some research before your next project. Buy the book that Trip linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I like black walnut and the epoxy finish looks good. I too thought of the expansion/contraction issues when I saw it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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