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Water based poly fully cures in about 21 days. Oil based poly cures in about 30 days. Hope that helps! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky Good to know, thank you. How's your desk holding up now 2 years later?

@@koolaids7175 You’re welcome! My desk has been holding up great, and I use it on a regular basis 🙂

That sounds like a cool project! I’m glad my video gave you some ideas. Good luck with your project and let me know how it goes! 😎👍🏼

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

You can use TSA approved padlocks. There are two places on the lid where you can secure the locks. 😎👍🏼

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼

Noodles was only there for moral support 😸

It’s personal preference, but I like to treat both sides. Some people choose to leave the bottom part raw/untreated since they figure they won’t be looking at the underside anyway. The choice is up to you. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

It’s personal preference, but I like to treat both sides. Some people choose to leave it raw/untreated since they figure they won’t be looking at the underside anyway. The choice is up to you. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

⁠Yes, I stained both sides, but I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky awesome thanks! It all makes sense. Just one question, so you applied one coat to the bottom, waited 2 hrs applied 2 coat and then did the flip to apply 2 coats on the top? Or... you applied one coat on bottom, filled immediately, applied one coat on top, flipped again, applied 2nd coat on bottom, flipped again, applied 2nd coat on top?

@@m.m.land_YT I applied one coat to the bottom, flipped it immediately, then applied one coat to the top. I then waited for about two hours to allow both sides to dry simultaneously. After both sides had dried, I took the pyramids out and repeated the process again, starting with the bottom side first.

@@iBJanky thanks!

@@m.m.land_YT You’re welcome, and thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

Well said! 👏🏼 Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

How big are the cracks?

Seam splitting is almost through half of the block at one place and less than half at another. There is one crack that is few inches long near one of the short edges. Thank you for responding.

@@metarun I’d return it and get a new one.

@@iBJankyoh man. They are now out of stock. 😢

@@metarun Return it for a refund. Then repurchase it when they come back in stock.

If you want to stain it darker, you have no choice but to sand it all down then restaining it to the shade you want. There’s no easy way around it. Good luck with your project, and thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky awesome cheers. could you provide some sandpaper grits and what stages to use them?

@@fernoflake You want to work your way up through the grits. Start as low as 80, then up to 120, then 180, and finally 220. Don’t stop on one spot, evenly blend your coverage. If you don’t have a good dust collection system, make sure to blow off the surface between grits so buildup doesn’t occur. In some cases you’ll see those scratches like little curls called “pigtails” if the dust is left on.

@@iBJanky noted, thanks so much!! so 80 isn't too low of a grit??

@@fernoflake No, because you’re going to need a low grit to take off the existing coating.

If you’re already happy with the color, then no need to stain it. You can just apply the poly for added protection. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

Haha, that’s great to hear! Send me some pics of your desk. I’d love to see how it turned out. Thanks for watching another one of my videos! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky sure! what's the email?

@@Slabsymcslabserson My email is: ibjanky@gmail.com Thanks! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky done!

@@Slabsymcslabserson I just saw the pictures, and it looks really nice! Great job! 👏🏼

I agree, 25” depth seems too shallow too. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

The Philippines is the best place to do it! It’s cheaper and the water is warm and clear! Let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll refer you to my dive instructor in the Philippines 😎👍🏼

I hope you get one too! Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

No problem, I found your channel because I bought an 85 inch TV for the living room and decided to move the 70 to my patio and mount it on the stucco. Going to do that today. I like the video that you posted with mounting the TV outside. By the way, I’m Filipino too! Wait, you’re Filipino right?… Lol cheers bro!

@@TRUCKINGwithG Yes sir, I’m 100% Filipino! I’m actually on vacation in the Philippines now as I’m typing this 🇵🇭

Oh what, that’s so dope man! I’ve always wanted to go! It would be cool to meet my relatives from there. Well, enjoy your vacation and I hope to see more videos on your channel! I’ve been lagging it on my videos, haven’t made one in about three months SMH. It’s just so time-consuming, ha ha.

@@TRUCKINGwithG Tell me about it. I haven’t had any free time for months now, that’s why I haven’t uploaded a new video in a while 🥲 You should totally visit the Philippines. I’m sure you’re going to love it! 😺

It’s 10ft

​@iBJanky how do you use wireless mouse and keyboard without the tiny USB reciever on ur laptop?

@@rubenramirez168 Most modern laptops have a Bluetooth receiver built in, so there’s no need to use the small USB Bluetooth receiver.

The 1615 is exactly 62” so it will be fine. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

Thank you for the kind words! If I remember correctly, I used 3/4” long wood screws for the cable management raceway. Good luck with your build, and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

It’s been holding up great! I use it on a regular basis, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

This was the butcher block I used: www.lowes.com/pd/Sparrow-Peak-Acacia-6-ft-x-30-in/5001790771

@iBJanky there over $200 here $264 I believe

@@reggiechestnut When I bought it several years ago, it only cost me $200.

@iBJanky you know what in thinking though online varies from in store sometimes I'm looking on the app

I waited for about 2 hours for the stain to dry before applying the poly. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

If you’re interested in booking a trip , you can contact the organizer directly: Dive Plan Philippines Instagram: diveplanph WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat: +63 916 627 3533 Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

I’m happy you got your wish, brother. May you wear it for many years in the very best of health! 🙏🏼 God bless, and thanks for watching! 😺

I hope you enjoy your new desk for many years to come! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼

I drilled small pilot holes first before I put the screws in. It made the task easier for me. I’m glad you liked my video! Good luck with your project, and thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

Congrats! Wear it in the very best of health! 😎👍🏼

I used the same pad. No need to use a new pad every time. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky thanks!

@@m.m.land_YT You’re welcome! 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky Did you use the same foam brush between all 3 coats of poly?

@@m.m.land_YTYes, I used the same brush 👍🏼

⁠I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

I’m glad you liked my video! Thanks for watching! 😸

I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😸

Glad you like it man. Thanks for watching 😸

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼

Haha, Noodles is happy to hear that. Thanks for watching! 😸

⁠I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

⁠I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

​​⁠I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

@@iBJankythank you for the quick reply! How many of the painters pyramids did you use? Just one in each corner? Looking at doing my 8ft block tomorrow (:

@@Slabsymcslabserson If I remember correctly, I used at least 6 pyramids. One on each corner, and two on each side of the middle. You can probably use 8 pyramids since your block is pretty big.

@@iBJanky awesome, gonna try it tomorrow, will report back! thanks again!

@@Slabsymcslabserson You're welcome! Good luck with your project, and thanks for watching! 😎

​​⁠I didn’t have to wait at all. Let me explain… I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. I just repeated this process until I applied the proper number of coats I needed. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

According to FDA regulations, the typical clear wood finishes that dry to a hard film, including polyurethane, are considered food safe. Wait to use the surface until the finish is completely dried, and clean it before allowing food contact. Polyurethane is a fine choice to use on a counter, as long as you don't use the counter as a cutting board. If you do cut directly on the polyurethane surface it will be damaged. Mineral oil would be a good finish for a wood counter that is to be used as a cutting board, but you have to renew the mineral oil fairly often. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching! 😎👍

Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate that. Let me know if you have any questions about the process, I’ll be glad to help. 😎

@@iBJanky One question I have is when you were staining I saw that you had it raised on cardboard, would I need to wait for one side to dry prior to flipping the board over to stain the other side or did you do it all at once?

@@jdubbfps I started with the bottom side first. I would lay the butcher block top side down on the table, and I used some cardboard to protect its surface. After working on the bottom side, I would flip it over and use these things called painters pyramids. They allowed me to work on the top side while the bottom side would dry. Since the butcher block it pretty heavy, the painters pyramids made these small indentations on the bottom side, which doesn’t really matter anyway since it’s not visible. In order to control excess stain or polish, I wouldn’t apply them on the edges until the butcher block was on the painters pyramids, because the pyramids lift the butcher block above the table surface, and you’ll be able to check the underside of the butcher block and wipe off any excess stain/poly. You just repeat this process until you’ve applied however many coats of stain or poly you need. I hope that helps. Anything else, let me know 😎👍🏼

@@iBJanky Amazing! That's helpful. Thank you!

@@jdubbfps You’re welcome buddy!

I’m glad you found my video useful. Good luck with your project, and thanks for watching! God bless! 🙏🏼

So sorry, I literally just hears you say that you do both sides after I clicked submit comment lol. I should probably watch the entire video before commenting next time

@@str8kronic It's a personal choice whether or not you want to stain and seal both sides. I personally did both sides, but for your particular situation, I don't think it's necessary. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project! 👍

@@iBJanky thanks for the reply

@@str8kronic You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out 😎👍🏼

God bless America! 🇺🇸

That’s amazing! I’m glad that my video was useful to you 😇 Do you mind sharing some pics of your setup? I’m curious to see how yours looks like. Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼

​@@iBJankyGladly 🙂. Where can I send you the photos ?

You can email the photos to: ibjanky@yahoo.com

No worries. I stained and finished both sides of the butcher block.

@@iBJanky Thanks so much for the reply! I'm a few years late but wow your final set up looks amazing!

@@AO-xt5jz No problem. I appreciate the kind words, and thanks for watching! 🙌

35.3” x 15.5” x 3.8” Thanks for watching! 😺