Start by making the butcher block top from 1⁄4 X 1⁄2-in.-thick maple. Nail pins were used to assemble the butcher block. ... Use a table saw to rip 1 5⁄8-inch strips of board.

Step 2: Use a table saw to rip 1 5/8-inch strips of board. Step 3 : Rotate each strip 90 degrees so the cut edges are on the top and bottom. The width of your cutting board is determined by the ...

Butcher block table simple to refinish. By Peter Hotton, Boston Globe June 30, 2001. Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter.

A wooden butcher block countertop lends rustic charm to any kitchen. But even if you install them yourself, the slabs can be pricey. Here’s a cheaper, do-it-yourself alternative. Over at BLDG 25 ...