Diy Butcher Block Kitchen Island Table

It s easiest to assemble the island right in the kitchen.

Diy butcher block kitchen island table.

When i say buy one i mean my mom. Margaret built this butcher block table as a moveable workspace that can double as a kitchen island. Lay the lower butcher block counter on a temporary work surface. I just love it.

25 by 96 inch piece butcher block. Margaret said the casters make moving it very easy and it s simple to lock into place. Diy butcher block kitchen island. Set the pipe frame on top of it and use your combination square to center and align the flanges at the corners.

Earlier this week i shared how i built this kitchen island for my mom. I went back and forth fretting over whether to build a butcher block table top or to buy one. By adding casters to the feet the table can easily be rolled to a different part of her house as needed. As promised today i m going to show you how i built the butcher block table top for it.

She purchased all of the materials. If you re ever in the mood for a diy kitchen project then this project should keep you busy for the entire weekend. Some friends of mine just moved into a new apartment and i wanted to make something for them as a housewarming present. Flip the posts upside down and attach the post through the mdf to the underside of the butcher block using 2 screws.

Supplies for the kitchen island project. Leave three inches of space from each edge of the butcher block.