Has anyone out there who has purchased this item used the finished butcher block as a work surface?
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I have used the top as a work surface. It is actually holding up really, really well. We have left wet wine glasses on it, served buffet of food on it, and it looks brand new. We are very pleased.
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We use cutting boards on it- it's finished, so we didn't want to mar the finish. What does manufacturer say?
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I have used as a work surface but haven't cut on it. It doesn't seem like it's really a butcher block. Just looks like a nice wooden surface. I do know it scratches like any wooden surface. It looks good though :)
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Our granite guy mounted with block supports and a very strong epoxy. I would think under butcher block you could drill brackets right into the countertop for additional support
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I have not. I have used it as a substrate for encaustic work. Good luck with your project.
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I wish i could help you but the outfeed worked on my saw just fine. I ended up building an outfeed table for it since this being a bolt on addition as opposed to part of the saw was just not as sturdy as it should have been.
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Please Do NOT sand your old butcher block table..If you do sand your taking the Patina off of it..Your butcher block is worth allot more if you just oil it..All the knife marks show its age, which is wonderful..Enjoy using your block, just oil it with Howard. It is food grade mineral oil, with E.I Love , Love any of Howard products..I use this oil for all my Old (family handed it down) Dough, and out of round big wood bowls..
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It is make of a soft wood but not butcher block, you could use it as a chopping block but it might mess up it's appearance after a while.
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I have, but you have to be careful not to nick the surrounding wood. This Shark is great with a mitre box, but a little large for flush cutting.
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My block is wood and has spaces for steak knives. The one in this picture is not familiar to me. Sorry.
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actually I never used the chopping block without using a cutting board of sheet on top. I had a different one and I used it as a cutting board and it left marks like a regular wooden cutting board. Otherwise, I love my cart. I use it for so much. In the beginning I use to fold it up ,but I was always using it for something. I have even used it in my sewing room for extra cutting space. I hope this helps you
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I do not have that answer, but I can tell you this product is the BEST finish for raw surfaces. It shines like poly and self levels after application. I have tried other "butcher block" finishes and this one is by far the best. I just made my kids each a salad bowel on the lathe and I wish I had used this on all the bowls I have made in the past. Worth the money. As far as your question, maybe you can sand the paint off?
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Try the suggestions in this link. I've never had that problem with my board. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6653868/list/how-to-clean-and-care-for-your-butcher-block
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I used this for a butcher block counter top. We don't really "cut" on our butcher block per say, but we do constantly do food prep on it. We use a household kitchen cleaner and it has held up very well for almost a year. I followed the instructions and put several coats on (6 or 7) and allowed proper drying time in between coats. I've also used it since on a kitchen table that I refinished.
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It has a clear finish on it that protects it from stains. It is all solid wood. Obviously there are adhesives as it is built from many smaller pieces of wood which is what makes it butcher block, however there is no odor whatsoever emanating from it. I'm sure wood glue was used, but generally that is a water based glue like the "Elmers" glue school kids use. I believe it to be totally non-toxic.
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It would be hard, and to be honest the butcher block is the best part of the kitchen island. The rest is not solid wood, some part might be because it is heavy but the sides are def. compress wood. It not terrible quality but for the price it could be better.
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We had planned to get a piece of clear plexi-glass cut for the island, but the gentleman there recommended we do several coats of urethane as just as good and cheaper. I used Polyshades spray urethane which is "self leveling" (i.e. novice friendly) and so far, no scratches. It is not butcher-block, so recommend NOT cutting directly on the top. Otherwise, this has worked well.
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I have painted Cynder Block walls in my classroom - Has anyone tried there with that sort of surface?
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Ya that would look great. We put our butcher block counter right on top of the sink and it works great.