nice work ben! the only recommendation I'd make is to finish sand the top, then spray it down with water to pop the grain, then resand at the finish grit... makes a HUGE difference
Awesome job So happy you made this video. I’ve been wondering how to attach a butcher block top to legs and now I feel like I can do it. I’ve saved your video to watch again right before I do it
Congratulations Ben! You're now officially a TH-cam DIY channel now that you've adopted pocket holes. LOL Seriously though, You're a true DIY legend with all of your accomplishments, but I couldn't resist a joke opportunity when you made it a point to dare us to go back in your footage to prove you've not used pocket holes on camera before. Keep doing the awesome work you do; your content is always top-notch and we love the puppers at the end.
Butcher block looks great! If i were to make one change I would have glued up those shelf pieces to make a panel instead of sacrificing so many pocket hole screws.. just my 2 cents.
The table came out really nice. I'd have to buy the block top as well, no jointer or planer either. One thing, please wear a mask when you sand. It's bad for your lungs and over time you can develop a sensitivity to some woods that'll hit you like a bad allergy. PPE can be hard to come by, but KN95 or even a cloth mask is better than nothin'. Thanks for the video, stay safe and healthy!
Wonderful work!! (and NO it's not cheating!) I love how your dog follows the vacuum cleaner! It's so funny to watch! Here's a suggestion, make a ball launcher. Something small enough to be around you when you're working, but powerful enough to launch both balls. Then have it so the dogs can drop it on to a gathering area, it rolls to the "launch pad," and then the balls gets launched. 😂😎 It has to be small enough you can take it with you when you're working, strong enough to launch the balls far enough, and have an auto reset for the next launch. Puppies are happy, you don't feel guilty or frustrated. Win-win! ❤🧡❤🧡
Just so everyone knows in case you do something like this - mineral oil *does not cure*. Mineral oil is "non drying" - so it stays wet. Which means that you're basically just saturating your butcher block or cutting board with liquid that will never dry, - so eventually it will either weep back out of the wood over time, or it will sit deep inside and get all gross when it gets mixed with all the other old food stuff that gets in there. There's technically nothing "wrong" about using it on something like this and it's pretty common practice, but it's really not the ideal application if you want something way more long lasting and protective. Because it's in a liquid state it just means that over time it will come back out of the wood into your food, or it will get washed out as you clean it over time. Which means you end up having to reapply more oil pretty often in order to keep a good protective finish on the wood. Use Tung Oil, you can buy it online or some woodworking stores. Make sure it's 100% pure tung oil, no tung oil "finishes" or anything like that, those can have other additives that you don't want. Tung Oil absorbs into the wood and will actually *cure and harden* - it doesn't weep out later or just stay liquid like mineral oil. It provides WAY better resistance to absorbing moisture from water or food. And it will last way longer, so you aren't going to be reapplying oil every month or whatever If you're looking for quick and easy - tung oil isn't for you, just go with the mineral oil, because tung oil can take much longer for each coat to full absorb and dry properly - But if you have the patience to wait longer for your project to turn out better in the long run, it is the right choice for you. If you wanted to do several coats of tung oil, it could take weeks to finish the project because of the time it takes for each coat to full dry and cure. You'll just have to decide for yourself if you're willing to take the time to get the better and more long lasting result here's a good video showing a comparison between the two and some other finishes - th-cam.com/video/l9fqCJ5kJiA/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful! You are such a good brother! What a tiny kitchen...does the oven door hit the fridge when open? First apartments are awesome, even with their flaws....best wishes to your sister.
Ben, you make these intricate marble machines that spit out marbles in a timely manner. Can you not adjust the design to make a tennis ball machine that can spit out balls for the pups?
@@rchavez5056 I guess that depends on what side of the debate you land on. Some will say that it's not an issue since the temperature and humidity fluctuations aren't that great in a conditioned home. Others will say better safe than sorry.
What I like is you take the time to plan things out, arrange the proper materials, and turn out really awesome stuff. So, was this your sister's Christmas present? lol
Great project but I would have asked for the microwave to be up as high as possible to make it more functional and possibly a shelf underneath for storage of lesser used items.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 Yes I watched him build the work bench. But it must be much more comfortable to stand up instead sitting on the floor. The dust will be the same amount, were ever the miter saw is.
Love the idiot dogs helping mine are the same , only things I would have changed is maybe use plywood for the bottom shelf and maybe put a "juice groove" on the top incase your sister cuts something juicy on the top
" incase your sister cuts something juicy on the top" Things should never be cut on a counter top. A cutting board should be used. "Butcher block" and all that implies or not, this is a table or counter "top" (as you mentioned.). I have experience with such counters (larger) and have become very upset when people cut anything on a counter in my kitchen without using a cutting board.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 sorry youre crazy , what do you think butcher block was original designed and meant for ... have you ever worked in a restaurant.... ?? Butcher shop ?? Anyways maybe with some time your OCD will relax a touch and you won't flip the switch so to say
@@ryanaustin1970 It was a comment from a person who has 17 years of professional experience working in a kitchen. As a youth, I also worked in a butcher shop. You would not be allowed in my kitchen. It was a civil comment. You needn't be a douchebag in response.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 oh sure ... totally believe you ... I guess prior to uhmw plastic that most kitchens now use every chef or butcher always said ... hey Jimmy can you snag me a cutting board , Nope ! ... the countertops were made of wood ..aka butcher block ... and everything was prepared on them
Technically, this is not a butcher block, just glued wood. To be a butcher block, it must be end grain facing up... Butcher blocks are made so that the edge of knifes is less dulled when it meets end grain wood.
I thought the kitchen in my apartment was small, wow... it is as if they forgot about the kitchen and carved out just enough space for one person to fit sideways. Hopefully she doesn't have a huge cost for rent.
@@oobaka1967 Mine was 80 square foot, 10' by 8'. It was small because that was wall-to-wall, not walk-space. So, it had to fit a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and some storage. It was small, but it could fit up to 2 people if you don't mind bumping into each other frequently. My bathroom was bigger.
@@jensstalberg8968 there all installed at eye level in the US! You don’t know me well enough to say that! Yes heating water up for my pour over coffee would be difficult to get out of it on the floor like that!
Sorry, I always cringe when people use pocket holes. I'm this instance, i would personally use mortise and tenon joints. It ends up being a much stronger joint.
Pocket holes remind me of Matthias Wandel -- He shows the limitations of pocket holes. He shows the use of crowned pulleys. He builds Marble Machines (and SO much more) long before the advent of TH-cam. He's not much of a hand tool guy, but inspirational, none the less. This is not to take anything away from Ben and what he is doing.
No more pocket holes please!,! I know it’s easier but what’s the point of easy if you doing something for the tube ? Why not try your hand at dovetail joints and other similar joints. Sigh don’t expect this to be listened too but would make much better content than pocket holes. Just my two cents. ... unsolicited of course
I love watching you make things, you are so meticulous in whatever project you are doing.
Literally just built one this week for our kitchen. I think we even got the same butcher block top, total deja vu watching this.
Ben, you need to build a ball-thrower for your dogs. So they can play fetch on their own.
This.
Your sister is so blessed to have you.
nice work ben! the only recommendation I'd make is to finish sand the top, then spray it down with water to pop the grain, then resand at the finish grit... makes a HUGE difference
Beautiful piece of furniture. Your sister is so lucky to have you.
Awesome job
So happy you made this video. I’ve been wondering how to attach a butcher block top to legs and now I feel like I can do it. I’ve saved your video to watch again right before I do it
Congratulations Ben! You're now officially a TH-cam DIY channel now that you've adopted pocket holes. LOL
Seriously though, You're a true DIY legend with all of your accomplishments, but I couldn't resist a joke opportunity when you made it a point to dare us to go back in your footage to prove you've not used pocket holes on camera before. Keep doing the awesome work you do; your content is always top-notch and we love the puppers at the end.
Awww the little one wants to play ❤
Butcher block looks great!
If i were to make one change I would have glued up those shelf pieces to make a panel instead of sacrificing so many pocket hole screws.. just my 2 cents.
...and it would be easier to account for expansion across two and a half feet of wood grain.
What a good brother you are. Well done.
That wonderful workbench and you're on the floor cutting lumber again.
There is already a provision for the miter saw in the bench. He plans not to use it in that location until he has a dust collection system.
those pocket holes are amazing
The table came out really nice. I'd have to buy the block top as well, no jointer or planer either.
One thing, please wear a mask when you sand. It's bad for your lungs and over time you can develop a sensitivity to some woods that'll hit you like a bad allergy. PPE can be hard to come by, but KN95 or even a cloth mask is better than nothin'.
Thanks for the video, stay safe and healthy!
Turned out awesome and such a straight forward build! I wish my kitchen had a gap for one :D
That turned out really good
U did great. Looks bril in the space .kitchen looks good
Throw the ball ben! 🤣 the unit is really beautiful
Happy New Years!
I totally forgot that this dog channel also has some building & workshop content!
Wonderful work!! (and NO it's not cheating!) I love how your dog follows the vacuum cleaner! It's so funny to watch! Here's a suggestion, make a ball launcher. Something small enough to be around you when you're working, but powerful enough to launch both balls. Then have it so the dogs can drop it on to a gathering area, it rolls to the "launch pad," and then the balls gets launched. 😂😎
It has to be small enough you can take it with you when you're working, strong enough to launch the balls far enough, and have an auto reset for the next launch. Puppies are happy, you don't feel guilty or frustrated. Win-win! ❤🧡❤🧡
You should make merch that says 'just here for the doggo b roll' haha
Happy New Year! Beautiful work
Came out great. well done!
I love it if you linked your kreg jig that you bought. I couldn’t find it listed
Happy New Year Ben 🥳🎊🎈🎉 Thanks for another year of informational videos. Looking forward to a healthier prosperous 2021
Looks great. Maybe if the chance arises you can try to make the top also. I bet it would look even better.
Another great video👍
Just so everyone knows in case you do something like this - mineral oil *does not cure*. Mineral oil is "non drying" - so it stays wet. Which means that you're basically just saturating your butcher block or cutting board with liquid that will never dry, - so eventually it will either weep back out of the wood over time, or it will sit deep inside and get all gross when it gets mixed with all the other old food stuff that gets in there. There's technically nothing "wrong" about using it on something like this and it's pretty common practice, but it's really not the ideal application if you want something way more long lasting and protective. Because it's in a liquid state it just means that over time it will come back out of the wood into your food, or it will get washed out as you clean it over time. Which means you end up having to reapply more oil pretty often in order to keep a good protective finish on the wood.
Use Tung Oil, you can buy it online or some woodworking stores. Make sure it's 100% pure tung oil, no tung oil "finishes" or anything like that, those can have other additives that you don't want. Tung Oil absorbs into the wood and will actually *cure and harden* - it doesn't weep out later or just stay liquid like mineral oil. It provides WAY better resistance to absorbing moisture from water or food. And it will last way longer, so you aren't going to be reapplying oil every month or whatever
If you're looking for quick and easy - tung oil isn't for you, just go with the mineral oil, because tung oil can take much longer for each coat to full absorb and dry properly - But if you have the patience to wait longer for your project to turn out better in the long run, it is the right choice for you. If you wanted to do several coats of tung oil, it could take weeks to finish the project because of the time it takes for each coat to full dry and cure. You'll just have to decide for yourself if you're willing to take the time to get the better and more long lasting result
here's a good video showing a comparison between the two and some other finishes - th-cam.com/video/l9fqCJ5kJiA/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful! You are such a good brother! What a tiny kitchen...does the oven door hit the fridge when open? First apartments are awesome, even with their flaws....best wishes to your sister.
Nice and clean work! The only thing I found a little strange was that you didn't use pocket holes to fasten the butcher block to the base.
Look beautiful love it ❤
hey Ben, love your work and editing....
how about you make your pups an epic ball throwing machine so they can entertain themselves?
You make me wanna start woodworking like now.
I think I'm going to try this this summer
Hold up...you’re just gonna blow on by the dog having an inner tube around his neck without even acknowledging it? Please explain. 😂
He thinks he is slick!! I want to know what Dofee was up to !!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
An "aesthetic gap": what you call it when you don't feel like filling the gap.
I get what you mean, it's probably just not worth the effort for something super simple like this.
Beautiful work, thanks you for sharing
Very nice project
Hey dude! I love your videos, keep up the good work!
Glad I’m not the only one that still sits on the floor for the mitre saw when having a workbench. Until an actual mitre bench is made.
There is already a provision for the miter saw in the bench. He plans not to use it in that location until he has a dust collection system.
Love your videos and think you do an awesome job!
nice one, Ben!
I would have made a shelf than the left corner over the counter top . Or maybe that table can fit on top of the counter ?
Ben, you make these intricate marble machines that spit out marbles in a timely manner. Can you not adjust the design to make a tennis ball machine that can spit out balls for the pups?
Exactly what i was thinking. That would be a great project
Nice job.
Very practical placement of microwave 🙃
What kind of black pipes are those? They're so clean!
Good job big bro
waw your work always looks grait
nice job
Thank you
Wait, all those pocket holes and you used L brackets to attach the top?
Both are bad ideas. He should have used Z clips to allow for expansion.
@@rchavez5056 I guess that depends on what side of the debate you land on. Some will say that it's not an issue since the temperature and humidity fluctuations aren't that great in a conditioned home. Others will say better safe than sorry.
@@ColeSpolaric True,
It's bitten me to many times that I use Z clips every time now.
1. Were the 2x2s strong enough? 2. Have you tried dowel joinery (might be good for the cross pieces)
Another trick to stop chip out is score the wood with a blade first!
Good job
Doge: hey man, we have an agreement: dropped ball means play time, why you no honor this human
Not too shabby.
How did that fridge and stove pass code?
What I like is you take the time to plan things out, arrange the proper materials, and turn out really awesome stuff. So, was this your sister's Christmas present? lol
Great project but I would have asked for the microwave to be up as high as possible to make it more functional and possibly a shelf underneath for storage of lesser used items.
I feel like the bottom shelf should have been higher to raise the microwave up more
Feliz año nuevo 🎉
very nice!
Why no wheels?
what happened to mini golf marble machine
You built your self a nice work bench. But still sitting on the floor with your miter saw. Is it from old habit? 😄
There is a provision for the miter saw in the bench. He plans not to use it in that location until he has a dust collection system.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 Yes I watched him build the work bench. But it must be much more comfortable to stand up instead sitting on the floor. The dust will be the same amount, were ever the miter saw is.
@@markojarvinen Yes, to that.
"Is it from old habit?" We can only speculate.
Love the idiot dogs helping mine are the same , only things I would have changed is maybe use plywood for the bottom shelf and maybe put a "juice groove" on the top incase your sister cuts something juicy on the top
" incase your sister cuts something juicy on the top"
Things should never be cut on a counter top. A cutting board should be used. "Butcher block" and all that implies or not, this is a table or counter "top" (as you mentioned.). I have experience with such counters (larger) and have become very upset when people cut anything on a counter in my kitchen without using a cutting board.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 sorry youre crazy , what do you think butcher block was original designed and meant for ... have you ever worked in a restaurant.... ?? Butcher shop ?? Anyways maybe with some time your OCD will relax a touch and you won't flip the switch so to say
@@ryanaustin1970 It was a comment from a person who has 17 years of professional experience working in a kitchen. As a youth, I also worked in a butcher shop. You would not be allowed in my kitchen.
It was a civil comment. You needn't be a douchebag in response.
@@timetravellingbunny3952 oh sure ... totally believe you ... I guess prior to uhmw plastic that most kitchens now use every chef or butcher always said ... hey Jimmy can you snag me a cutting board , Nope ! ... the countertops were made of wood ..aka butcher block ... and everything was prepared on them
Nice table but ignoring your supervisor is a mistake. He can report you to HR.
Aren’t paper towels more lindty then clothes tho... at least microfibernones
0:56 "don't have any imperfections like splits or knots"
*SHOWS A KNOT*
Stop ignoring that dog and throw the dang ball! lol
Technically, this is not a butcher block, just glued wood. To be a butcher block, it must be end grain facing up... Butcher blocks are made so that the edge of knifes is less dulled when it meets end grain wood.
I thought the kitchen in my apartment was small, wow... it is as if they forgot about the kitchen and carved out just enough space for one person to fit sideways. Hopefully she doesn't have a huge cost for rent.
I find my kitchen small and it's roughly 20' by 20'
@@oobaka1967 Mine was 80 square foot, 10' by 8'. It was small because that was wall-to-wall, not walk-space. So, it had to fit a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and some storage. It was small, but it could fit up to 2 people if you don't mind bumping into each other frequently. My bathroom was bigger.
Sorry microwave at that level is not convenient! Better on a shelf at eye level that’s how there usually installed !
You eat too much microwaved food... ;-)
@@jensstalberg8968 there all installed at eye level in the US! You don’t know me well enough to say that! Yes heating water up for my pour over coffee would be difficult to get out of it on the floor like that!
And you have a Corgi lol
second
who the hell bends down to use a microwave?
Turned out nice, but I don't think I would call this fine woodworking.
He's learning. This project is additional experience for building his own useful furniture for a growing family.
He's in a donut awww what happened
Sorry, I always cringe when people use pocket holes. I'm this instance, i would personally use mortise and tenon joints. It ends up being a much stronger joint.
Pocket holes remind me of Matthias Wandel -- He shows the limitations of pocket holes. He shows the use of crowned pulleys. He builds Marble Machines (and SO much more) long before the advent of TH-cam. He's not much of a hand tool guy, but inspirational, none the less.
This is not to take anything away from Ben and what he is doing.
Sweet Pup, but he/she need to work on your go fetch
training
Looks great but for criminy sakes throw the damn ball already.
And your not asking for money, likes, or subscribe...lol
Not an organised kitchem I am un impressed
No more pocket holes please!,! I know it’s easier but what’s the point of easy if you doing something for the tube ? Why not try your hand at dovetail joints and other similar joints. Sigh don’t expect this to be listened too but would make much better content than pocket holes. Just my two cents. ... unsolicited of course
He's learning. This project is additional experience for building his own useful furniture for a growing family.
i was gifted a nice 2x3 butcher block my customer was cutting out for their kitchen sink i was looking for a video just like this!