Woodworking...How to Make a Big Beefy End Grain Butcher Block Table

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2021
  • Welcome!
    Thanks for taking the time to view this video. Today's project is an ambitious demonstration of how to build an end grain butcher block table, using maple and hickory and some massive maple turned legs, purchased by Carolina Leg Co.
    I don't claim to be a professional woodworker so if you learn anything from watching the video and want to try this on your own, please do so using the upmost care and caution when it comes to working with power tools and machinery.
    I hope you enjoy watching. Please subscribe, like and share if you would be so kind! It will give me the inspiration and incentive to create more fun project videos to share with you in the future. Your support for my channel is very much appreciated!
    Have a wonderful and creative day!
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  • @deborahamy1225
    @deborahamy1225 10 днів тому +1

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I would love to have something like this in my kitchen as well! But what I would like more is the know how and ability!!! What a blessing all the way around!! BRAVA, SO STUNNING!!!!👏👏👏👏💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍✝️🙏

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  9 днів тому

      Wow, thanks very much! It is the centerpiece in my kitchen, for sure! What's more is that I so enjoyed creating it, it was definitely a challenge! 😁

  • @matiu1
    @matiu1 7 місяців тому +5

    My only problem is the music . I muted it.
    Theres nothing better than hearing the sound of workmanship with the tools and machinery creating your beautiful work.
    Great stuff all the same.
    Blessings.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comments! I am happy you enjoyed the work and sorry about the music...it was a terrible choice!😉

  • @ryananthony4840
    @ryananthony4840 2 роки тому

    I love the music!! 🎸🎸

  • @bushflyr7335
    @bushflyr7335 3 місяці тому

    Shortening the center blocks is absolutely brilliant. Saves a ton of expensive wood and lightens the whole thing up. ABSOLUTELY doing this when I make mine.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  3 місяці тому +1

      You're the first person to comment on that...I'm glad you agree! Thanks so much for the great comment and good luck on your build!

  • @Thatgirl1973
    @Thatgirl1973 2 роки тому +1

    Well go ahead with it! You just blew my mind. It’s fabulous. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ And I got ridiculously excited when I figured out that was a towel bar. 😆

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Well thank you so much! That towel bar was an afterthought that proved quite useful! Appreciate you watching 😁

  • @odemonet
    @odemonet 2 роки тому

    Wow wow wo! STUNNING!

  • @nonehandle688
    @nonehandle688 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @chrisristau8803
    @chrisristau8803 2 роки тому

    wow!

  • @markarita3
    @markarita3 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!😁

  • @PaulPatrickRogueMissionary
    @PaulPatrickRogueMissionary 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful block! Great job!

  • @kerylcooper2314
    @kerylcooper2314 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. Loved watching your video.💕💕💕💕💕👏🏼👍🏼🌵🇺🇸

  • @gothamantiquities2595
    @gothamantiquities2595 2 роки тому

    You are awesome and it’s nice to see someone take on a monster block!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! It was a labor of love!😊

  • @richardw2566
    @richardw2566 2 роки тому

    Skillfully done and you ended with a beautiful table. More please.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, glad you like it! Will be a while before I do another big build but I have lots of smalls coming up soon.😊

  • @cherylshire1225
    @cherylshire1225 2 роки тому

    Incredible art! Beautiful table!!!

  • @isaacmont3623
    @isaacmont3623 2 роки тому

    Very cool!!

  • @tedpechie6642
    @tedpechie6642 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @steveferguson1232
    @steveferguson1232 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @jimmurphy5739
    @jimmurphy5739 Рік тому

    Fantastic! What a solid piece, beautiful. Must weigh a ton! Surprised the floor can hold it up! Thanks for showing the block conditioner you use.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks very much! Yes, it is a heavy beast, had to bring it into the kitchen in two pieces...😅 that conditioner works great too!

  • @abdullahali5039
    @abdullahali5039 Рік тому +1

    Hello, my name is Abdullah from the State of Kuwait
    By chance I saw the video and it was very beautiful and wonderful
    I wish you a good life, safety and security
    Thank you
    my regards

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому +1

      Greetings! Thank you very much for your view of my video, I am pleased that you enjoyed watching it. Thank you for your kind words, I wish the same for you!😊

  • @jraglob5924
    @jraglob5924 2 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @brad_nailer
    @brad_nailer 2 роки тому

    Beautiful.

  • @user-zu8fw7yd1x
    @user-zu8fw7yd1x 2 роки тому

    Wow it’s turned amazing 🤩

  • @collef1136
    @collef1136 Рік тому

    So beautiful. Awesome job 🎉

  • @meb3153
    @meb3153 Рік тому

    thanks!

  • @toddkoenig3843
    @toddkoenig3843 2 роки тому

    Awesome project. Nicely done.

  • @suzannecarbrey343
    @suzannecarbrey343 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, I am glad you like it!😊

  • @jaaches
    @jaaches 5 місяців тому

    I'm impressed.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it!😊

  • @fastlap2
    @fastlap2 Рік тому

    I’m planning to build one and like many of your steps and assembly! Nice job!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Well, thank you so much, I appreciate it! Good luck on your build!😉

  • @garydelder
    @garydelder Рік тому

    Beautiful, That will last forever, What a very well put together video. Get work and I wish I made it. I guess I will have to, now. Thank you for the build. Great job.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, I am happy that you like it. Yes, I believe it is a sturdy piece and will most likely last for many years to come! I hope you have good luck with your build someday.😉

  • @robstevenson675
    @robstevenson675 2 роки тому +5

    I love the look of real butcher blocks, and this one is a beauty! I made one much like that years ago for a restaurant, and a legless version that was inset into a countertop. Both, as far as I know, are going strong 40 years later. The only thing I’d recommend to do differently is to make the center section first, the same as if it was a typical cutting block, then glue up the sides and add them two at a time to the central area. I think the various glue ups would be quite a bit easier that way, and you’d have a chance to run partial glue ups through your thickness sander as you go.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! I would like to think that this will outlive me! Doubt if I would ever make another, but in case I do, I will remember your suggestion. I appreciate your input and thank you for watching!😁

    • @deanwilliams93
      @deanwilliams93 6 місяців тому

      @@myambitiousart I look at things from the perspective of a production run. The legs are a separate part and can be made to order for different styles of décor. It is a beautiful piece. I'm thinking on the order of 9-13 thousand USD 10 units done well in abut 4 months of concentrated work. Art, numbered an signed!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  6 місяців тому

      It would be a great run, those blocks are well liked and demand the price!

    • @deanwilliams93
      @deanwilliams93 5 місяців тому +1

      @@myambitiousart Thank You, kind response. I talked with my older sisters about this..... 72 and 69 I'm 66. They laughed and one is in High End Real Estate Rental Business, The other is The artsy fartsy flower and food gardener for the farmers markets. I was shocked. Actually I do believe $15K+ in a retail location on consignment is possible! $3K to $4K for them The rest for my time and effort.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  5 місяців тому

      Well, I wish you good luck if you pursue it!😉

  • @EdwinMedinaTornoyArte
    @EdwinMedinaTornoyArte 3 роки тому +1

    Hermosisimo trabajo, lo felicito

  • @markbowersock3683
    @markbowersock3683 8 місяців тому

    that is awesome

  • @leebo95
    @leebo95 Рік тому

    That is beautiful.. nice job and great video

  • @BlackAUSTI
    @BlackAUSTI 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful I found an old butcher block that was used in the 50s in fixing that but my brother's want one also I'll use your plans.
    P.s. after making that for your husband have him get you bigger brushes *cheers*

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Bigger brushes a must, Haha! Thank you for your comments and I am happy to be an inspiration to you. Good luck with your build!

  • @kenea3226
    @kenea3226 2 роки тому

    Very nice.

  • @user-ms5nw8hr7f
    @user-ms5nw8hr7f 9 місяців тому

    Wow! I wish I had those skills 😊Great job!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Glad you approve!😉

  • @cfmcgheeII
    @cfmcgheeII 6 місяців тому

    Exactly what I was looking for. Great job and keep up the good work!

  • @ricardogaraycochea1939
    @ricardogaraycochea1939 2 роки тому

    Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo, 🇵🇪

  • @ericsyvertsen5880
    @ericsyvertsen5880 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful job Mam !!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much, glad you like it!😁

  • @goldmamba
    @goldmamba 2 роки тому

    I think it so HEAVY.,,,,

  • @matthewloeffler5846
    @matthewloeffler5846 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Рік тому

    Looks amazing! This will last for generations...

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Carol! It is a beast and I think it will last too!😃

    • @carolewarner101
      @carolewarner101 Рік тому +1

      @@myambitiousart Yeah, I think so!

    • @carolewarner101
      @carolewarner101 8 місяців тому

      It's so wonderful to see a woman's amazing woodworking project. It's almost always men who share their woodworking on youtube. Inspiring to see a woman's amazing creation!

  • @richardlevesque1632
    @richardlevesque1632 Рік тому

    Très très beau félicitation vous avez un abonné supplémentaire 😊

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Merci beaucoup, j'apprecie profondement votre point de vue et votre abonnement! J'espere que vous continuerez a apprecier mes futures videos.☺️

  • @stefviljoen8928
    @stefviljoen8928 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video. You got all the salient point of your work. Two points that impressed me: The 'hollow' block you made and the towel handle/hang/whatever. Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! It was a big challenge for me and I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out. Glad you liked it!☺

  • @ricktweden2276
    @ricktweden2276 2 роки тому +15

    Beautiful work! If you don't mind me offering a safety tip, when using the cross-cut miter gauge, it is much safer to use a scrap block clamped to the rip fence to establish your cut. Clamp it close to the front of the table- this will keep your clamp from interfering with your stock. It totally eliminates the chance of kick-back (with a cut that thick, the kick-back could be disastrous) A cross-cut sled is ideal as well. I hope you don't mind my 2 cents worth.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, I will take that into consideration the next time. I actually just made a sled for the table saw and find it much better! Thanks for watching!

    • @ricktweden2276
      @ricktweden2276 2 роки тому +1

      @@myambitiousart Happy 'sledding'!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you... I am sure it will present itself in a future video!

    • @redleader
      @redleader Рік тому +1

      Man-slpaning

    • @ThomasSawyers
      @ThomasSawyers 7 місяців тому

      You sound like a pussycat, maybe be a man and just cut the wood and pay attention? Your 2 cents isn't worth anything with your dimestore knowledge

  • @leksey7870
    @leksey7870 2 роки тому

    This is a masterpiece! Fantastic!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! It was a challenging and fun project. 😊

  • @mariedriskell8752
    @mariedriskell8752 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE THIS project, 💘 approximately how long did this take. Did you make the legs as well? Either way it's very impressive 👏. Any chance in selling any? Approximately the cost?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much! It probably took around 10 days to complete. I bought the legs from Carolina Leg Co. No chance of selling any, sorry. This was a project that my husband wanted for a long time, so now he's happy!

  • @3Darlings
    @3Darlings 9 місяців тому

    This is beautiful, thank you for showing all the steps, so rookies like me can see! I want a butcher block island for my kitchen, but everything online is laminate - so annoying. Thinking of making my own, like you did here, but then attaching to a used, small dresser, so i have drawers underneath 🤔 Any suggestions on how to secure the butcher block top to a preexisting table or dresser? I love end-grain butcher block, i think its nicer to cut on. Do you love cutting on this one?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! You sound almost as ambitious as me! I would think to get a few carriage screws maybe and attach them through the top underside of your dresser, into the block. You would have to drill some pilot holes first, of course. We really don't do a lot of cutting heavy on it, mostly light duty, like veggies or bread, stuff like that. Trying to preserve it as long as possible. I hope you will have success if you try it out. 😊

  • @jamesbondo5895
    @jamesbondo5895 2 роки тому

    Have you tried using pegs or biscuits to line up each layer so you can do the glue up all at the same time

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      You know...in retrospect, that would've been a great idea! Next time I have a ginormous build like that I will definitely consider that. I'm still learning! Thank you.

  • @chrisdaniel1339
    @chrisdaniel1339 Рік тому

    What made you choose a thickness sander over a thickness planer? Consider using scrap pieces of wood between the wood clamps and your glue up to spread the force of the clamp over a wider area and to prevent marring of the final piece, uniform clamping pressure is important for a solid bond. Very nice piece

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      I didn't have a planer available at the time, and I wished I had! Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it and thanks so much for watching!🙂

  • @wg8304
    @wg8304 Рік тому

    This piece is awesome! My mother in law has an old one with dovetails cut along the edge grains. Based on your experience, how difficult would it be to make one with dovetails or a more simple joint?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks very much! I'm sorry to say that I haven't had any experience making dovetails. That idea sounds awesome. Perhaps you can look into getting a jig for the router? I wish I had that knowledge because I know dovetailing makes things look so professional and adds great detail, along with strong joints. Good luck on your build if you decide to pursue it!😉

  • @malcolmmeares5086
    @malcolmmeares5086 2 роки тому

    Awesome work mate love it, gives me a few ideas for the one I wanna build

  • @SendItBilly
    @SendItBilly 2 роки тому

    Great video. Soundtrack is criminal though.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you and yes...bad choice, don't know what I was thinking! Apologies! Thanks for watching.

  • @randymears
    @randymears 2 роки тому

    Great table!, Do you remember the "leg style" from Carolina Leg? I'm thinking its the Maple Chunky Combo Thanks!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you!😁 Yes, the set I purchased was called "Ambrosia Maple Chunky", they have in the picture a two toned sample although mine weren't as two toned as I would have liked. The size was 5x5x29. Good luck with your build!

  • @davidlynch7694
    @davidlynch7694 2 роки тому

    Just found your posting. Nice job!
    In your opening scenes the wood was 1-13/16" thick, you ripped boards at 1-3/4" then it looks like you used a drum sander to reduce thickness the extra 1/16th...is that correct? Was is 1/32nd on each side? What grit?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Honestly, I was shooting for 1 3/4", the sanding was just an extra to make sure they were completely even. It probably wasn't even a 16th less. I used 150 grit on the drum. Could've used a planer but I chose the sander instead. Thanks for watching!

  • @kenkirby6721
    @kenkirby6721 Рік тому

    That is amazing! Approximately how many hours would you say you had in it?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much! Well, it being well over a year now, as far as I can recall, I would say that I worked on it for at least 8 to 10 days, around 3 to 5 hours each day. I tend to work a bit slow and that was hard to manage by myself. I appreciate your interest and hope that if you choose to build one, it comes out well! 😉

  • @kevinowens8596
    @kevinowens8596 5 місяців тому

    This is a beautiful piece!
    I’m thinking about in getting into woodworking and I just found your channel, I’m truly impressed. I do hope that you will consider not wearing your watch while woodworking, jewelry and power tools are not a good combination. I would hate to see you have serious injury because your watch got hung up and pull your hand into it.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks very much for your kind words and advice. Both are very much appreciated!😊

  • @anthonyhawes2186
    @anthonyhawes2186 Рік тому

    What kinds of timber were you using in this project? I loved watching your clip, kind regards from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching! I used maple and hickory for the block. The legs that I purchased were Ambrosia maple. All nice hard woods for this project. 😁

  • @michaelkmoody
    @michaelkmoody 2 роки тому

    Can you tell me where to get your plans for this project?
    Thank you.

  • @davidlynch7694
    @davidlynch7694 2 роки тому

    Second question: You made a really nice towel rack...what did you use for the template?

  • @michaelkmoody
    @michaelkmoody 2 роки тому

    Dont worry bout those plans i got em. No problem thanks..

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for asking, that tells me you like it!😊 Appreciate you watching.

  • @gregman0007
    @gregman0007 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing. How much would a piece like this sell for ?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks very much! We'll, I'm not sure about my piece, but a company online has a model that I used for reference. The last time I looked at their price, it was over $2k

  • @frankmarullo228
    @frankmarullo228 2 роки тому

    I love your video on beefy butcher block table. Its beautiful ! But why did you leave out a block on the bottom side underneath in the center of the table ??

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you! It would appear that way but actually it's just the end of a block that was painted on the end of the wood. I was running short on pieces and that one was the only one left that didn't have a split in it and was about 1/2" or so shorter. I figured it wouldn't matter from the underside. You are very observant! Thanks for watching!😉

    • @frankmarullo228
      @frankmarullo228 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart I thank you for saying that to me and answering so quick. And I subscribed and liked the video. PS You do some AWESOME work look forward to many more great videos to come...THANK you Frank from montana...

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      My pleasure and thanks for the kind words!

  • @houch7640
    @houch7640 2 роки тому

    Beautiful project! How much maple and how much hickory do you need for this?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you, glad you like it! I had to search the comments since someone also asked that question. I believe it was 30 to 32 board feet of almost 2 inch (1 3/4") timber. Two different species, so divide that in half for each kind...15 or 16 approximately of each. Hope this helps!😁

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      And, I always buy a bit more, just to be safe. You can always use it on another project.

  • @psguardian
    @psguardian 2 роки тому

    I've seen & had great luck with a pinch of salt, sprinkled after the glue is brushed out, to keep layers from shifting during glue-ups. Digs in upon clamping, then dissolves.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      I will definitely give that a try on my next glue up, thank you!

    • @psguardian
      @psguardian 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart just a few grains per inch, really sparse. Hope it treates you well.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thanks!

  • @redscorpionsix
    @redscorpionsix 2 роки тому

    Would love to build one and I have Slabs of American Black Walnut I would like to put to use But How much wood did you need to make top

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Good luck with your build, walnut sounds wonderful! Calculations are on the other comment.

  • @davidlynch7694
    @davidlynch7694 2 роки тому

    During the stacking process how did you keep the glue-up square? I could see how it might slide just slightly one way of the other and end up with a parallelogram when looking from the top or and end product that leaned one way or the other...

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      I only did a few rows at a time and used so many clamps! There was some shifting but I managed to keep them relatively straight by unclamping and reclaiming before the glue set. I think someone suggested that a bit of salt or sandpaper dust on the glue would aid in that process. Hope this helps!

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Reclamping...not reclaiming

  • @donkerwin6289
    @donkerwin6289 10 місяців тому

    What is the thickness setting for the second sanding/planing after gluing studs together?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  10 місяців тому

      That's a question I don't think I have an answer to. I used my belt sander, which doesn't have a thickness gauge. I was more interested in getting a completely flat surface and given that this block is so thick, it didn't matter how much I was taking off in sanding. Sorry that I don't have a more accurate answer for you but I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.😉

  • @rl8631
    @rl8631 Рік тому

    That's brilliant. Can i ask why you didn't notch out the legs to incorporate the skirt? it would've made it more stable with a wider footprint. and i think you need a bigger glue spreader for a job like this.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      In retrospect, that would have been a good idea. Too bad I didn't think of that back then! I have since changed my glue spreading methods, thanks! Thanks for watching and I appreciate your advice very much! 😉

    • @rl8631
      @rl8631 Рік тому

      @@myambitiousart i am my own worst enemy when it comes to after thought.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Aren't we all!? ☺️

  • @TheMultisportGeek
    @TheMultisportGeek 8 місяців тому

    Does it matter which direction the grain is going or do you vary it?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! It really didn't matter to me, they are all end grain at the top. I think it's good to mix them up, but that's just me.😉

  • @mdgreer6640
    @mdgreer6640 2 роки тому

    nice project. Music is a little much. What size are the blocks?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! The blocks are approximately 1 3/4" square. The outside is 10" long and the fill inside is about 6" long.

  • @vandalorian8777
    @vandalorian8777 Рік тому

    Nice work. The only thing I would have done differently is to have an thin 1/4 inch inner border of a much darker wood to outline the dimensions of a chess board

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thank you! That is a great idea, but that would have been a great deal of extra work. Maybe for a project in the future!😉

    • @vandalorian8777
      @vandalorian8777 Рік тому +1

      Not really. A 1/4” board the full length and width of 2 of the parallel glued up sections. The boards would extend edge to edge if the butcher block but their placement would enclose two sides of the squares if a chess board. For the other sides you would need to glue up individual pieces but this could be done prior to cutting and plaining

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому +1

      Kind of like this one that i did a while back?
      ua-cam.com/video/GUilNxNSKR0/v-deo.html

  • @user-lx5xh7nz2y
    @user-lx5xh7nz2y 6 місяців тому

    Very nice. Could you tell me how you attached the legs to the table? I see you used bolts on the legs. Do you just screw those into the outside so far in without going all the way thru?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you☺️ I screwed in those lag bolts enough to go about halfway through the block from the inside. The extra screws that held those skinny braces also went in about halfway through. Hope that makes sense.

    • @user-lx5xh7nz2y
      @user-lx5xh7nz2y 6 місяців тому

      I'm kinda slow. Lol. So you drilled about halfway thru the outside, from the inside, right?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  6 місяців тому +1

      Just long enough for the screw to go in, like a deep pilot hole so the wood doesn't split. Continue to turn it until the fit is tight. Make sure the screws are not too long, you wouldn't want those to poke through the outside. Hope this makes sense.

  • @kcgamingchannel5951
    @kcgamingchannel5951 Рік тому

    Bad ass block but try to get a roller to apply your glue

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks very much, I have since graduated from my tiny applicator!😆

  • @SandraRishell
    @SandraRishell Рік тому

    Do you have the working plans for this butcher block other than the video? My husband would like to build one. Thank you.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks for the interest and for watching. Aside from just making a few scribbles on paper, I really don't have plans to speak of. But, I would be happy to answer any measurement questions your husband would have.

  • @bailenbrumfield7332
    @bailenbrumfield7332 2 роки тому

    Why did you cut the legs and add the piece of wood connecting all the legs? What does that for for it?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      In my weird logic, I thought having that extra brace attached to both the legs and the table would give it more stability. I also was concerned about the transport to my kitchen. Due to the weight, I couldn't attach everything and pick it up. So that's what I came up with.🙂

  • @redscorpionsix
    @redscorpionsix 2 роки тому

    How Much Wood did it Take for Top? What was Total Cost of Build

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! I was looking for my receipt but couldn't find it. Calculating in my head, I am thinking it was approximately 30 to 32 board feet. Just to be safe, I would get a bit more. I bought it last summer, so the wood prices were astronomically high! I believe the legs were about $230, give or take and the wood was about $450-$500. Seems like a lot, but by that block new these days and its $1300+. Hope this helps!

  • @borgassimilate5272
    @borgassimilate5272 2 роки тому

    What glue do you use. thanks.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Gorilla brand wood glue. Thanks for watching!😊

  • @theoriginalrecycler
    @theoriginalrecycler 2 роки тому

    Failing to countersink the screw holes on the cross rail could lead to splitting. The countersink is not aesthetic it is functional to allow the screw head to sit flush without causing damage to the rail.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, duly noted! Appreciate you noticing details.😊

  • @mikethompson7290
    @mikethompson7290 2 роки тому +1

    Did you build this as a gift or a commission? I have a lady asking if I can make her one 24x24 in the style you made, and the Input costs are substantial. I usually build and gift to friends and family. I only sold a cutting board this year by accident, The first time ever.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! My husband wanted one for ages and I finally convinced him I could make one. Yes, the cost was enormous but compare it to one already made, I would say it was half the price.

    • @mikethompson9745
      @mikethompson9745 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart I live in WA State so any hardwood is shipped in, Where did you buy your wood? but the 2x2 in material sort of hard to easily come by here. I calculate you needed 196 blocks, is that about right? so 7 2x2x8 roughly. trying to figure my costs and weather I want to do the Job and how I'd price it. Thank you for any info. Also Titebond 3 for cutting boards, it is waterproof, also any mineral oil including baby oil, the fragrance fades quickly, But i get my mineral oil at the pharmacy $3 vs $8 I build lots of cutting boards. keep yours oiled, whenever it looks dull time for more oil, maybe once a month.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Small world... I am in Washington too! Bought my wood from Hardel Builders. Bought the 1 3/4" thick boards and ripped them down.

    • @mikethompson9745
      @mikethompson9745 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart i get over to the west side often enough ill give them a call and get some info thanks again. im in Spokane

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      They have a very big selection, I'm sure you'll be satisfied. Good luck!

  • @houch7640
    @houch7640 Рік тому +1

    Sleeves and jewelry, great way to loose fingers or worse

  • @olgacoots6169
    @olgacoots6169 6 місяців тому

    Do you sell them would love to have one if not too.pricey.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  6 місяців тому

      I'm sorry, no I don't. This one was my one and only piece. Thanks for the interest!😉

  • @brandonjohnson7559
    @brandonjohnson7559 2 роки тому +1

    How much do you charge for these, just curious

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the interest, but this wasn't a build to sell and I don't have any plans to do another. However, if I did, I would probably charge around $1600. Also depends on the type of wood used. Appreciate you asking, thanks!

  • @Joshua-1212
    @Joshua-1212 Рік тому

    On the underside why are the blocks not the same length?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      I was running short on my stock, there is only a slight difference in length, but I figured as long as all the sides were even and the lengths on the inside were close, it wasn't worth going to spend even more money. That was quite an investment!

  • @casperscuts2627
    @casperscuts2627 2 роки тому

    Great job, what does the finished table weigh?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I'm guessing between 175 and 200 pounds maybe. It's a beast!

  • @NewtonWashinton
    @NewtonWashinton 2 роки тому

    The only future problem I see is someone is going to grab the towel bar and either try to lift the block or move it and it will break off.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Well...since this one will be with me until my dying day, I guess that I will never see that happen! But good point...🤔

    • @NewtonWashinton
      @NewtonWashinton 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart Ok, that's good, It's a beautiful block, glad to know it will be in safe hands.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, glad you like it!

  • @tedpechie6642
    @tedpechie6642 2 роки тому

    Any chance of getting your play ?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      I'm new to UA-cam...do you mean playlist? If so, I'll figure out how to do that...sure.

    • @tedpechie6642
      @tedpechie6642 2 роки тому

      Sorry, I meant to say plans for the butcher block

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Oh, no problem! All my plans were basically in my head! But I can tell you that all the squares are about 1 3/4" squared, the outsides are 10" long and the insides are 6". Legs were bought from Carolina Leg Co. Everything else is just bracing all together with extra wood and lag screws. Hope this helps.😊

    • @tedpechie6642
      @tedpechie6642 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart it does help, thank you 😊

  • @thomaslynch9955
    @thomaslynch9955 2 роки тому

    Do you have plans for this?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Other than a few scribbling calculations, I would have to say not really. The majority of my plans stay in my head until the build is complete. I can give you some sizing specs, although most of those are on the video itself.
      The wood I used was approximately 1 3/4 thick, so I ripped them down to a square of 1 3/4x 1 3/4. The outside walls were all cut at 10" lengths and the inside was cut at 6". I didn't see the need to have the whole block at 10", it would have been way to heavy.
      If you need any more info, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks so much for watching. 😊

    • @thomaslynch9955
      @thomaslynch9955 2 роки тому

      Ok, thanks. If you could give me the final dimensions that would be great.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      The final size of the block is 24.50 inches, square. The legs bought were 29" tall and when fastened to the top, the overall height measures 35".

    • @thomaslynch9955
      @thomaslynch9955 2 роки тому

      @@myambitiousart Perfect, thanks

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      👌You're welcome!

  • @herenthere10
    @herenthere10 2 роки тому +1

    Jewelry and woodworking dont mix! Safety first

  • @genebruce6321
    @genebruce6321 11 місяців тому +1

    Rings and a watch while woodworking with power tools... 😲

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your concern, I will take that into consideration. Hope you liked the project1😏

  • @griffinyoung6776
    @griffinyoung6776 3 місяці тому

    Cost of materials?

    • @griffinyoung6776
      @griffinyoung6776 3 місяці тому

      Wanted to know BF of each to re-create

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  3 місяці тому

      At the time a few years ago, it was more than $700, including the legs. I am certain with the crazy inflation we are all having to cope with, it has to be much more. Using a more affordable wood choice would obviously make it more cost effective, but I chose these woods for durability and cohesive use around food. Thanks for asking!

  • @aarons2moody
    @aarons2moody 2 роки тому

    My mother ruined wood cutting boards for me. Told me all about the bacteria and germs that can't wash out of the cuts in the grain. Beautiful art but I can't use them lol

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that's a shame! Well, if it makes you feel better, we use ours for extra counter space mostly...out of preservation for the table I guess! But it's a beauty in our kitchen and a good feeling, knowing that I made it.😁 Thanks for watching and the nice compliment.

    • @sgib199
      @sgib199 2 роки тому +3

      Your mother is...for a lack of a better word...wrong. Studies have shown wood cutting boards to be as safe as plastic ones, because of the anti-bacterial properties of wood.

  • @be4real121
    @be4real121 2 роки тому +1

    Checkers or chess anyone?

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Hey, heh... that's cute! Would need a few extra pieces though! Thanks for watching!😊

  • @redleader
    @redleader Рік тому

    Great video. And nice music to keep things moving. Maybe some minkr vo would be cool as well to describe the wood or choice of stains etc.... Shop tour is a must see...wink 😜

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks very much! Not many people cared for the choice of music, but I'm glad you liked it. Shop tour, huh? I'll give that some thought!😉

  • @MrARodriguez1974
    @MrARodriguez1974 2 роки тому

    Fantastic job! However, the music was annoying.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and I know...apologies! Don't know what I was thinking!🙄

  • @frankmarullo228
    @frankmarullo228 Рік тому

    Where have you been young lady ??? I hope everything is ok. Did you tube take you off my subscribed list ? If you get this comment please let me know. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thanks for checking in, sir! Everything is fine, I just had to take some time off to move my son from the east coast to the west and a few other occurances that all seen to happen at the same time. I will be back at my shop soon, as I am sure my tools have missed me very much!

    • @frankmarullo228
      @frankmarullo228 Рік тому

      @@myambitiousart thank you for your response I am glad you are OK. Can't wait for your next video . THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.....

  • @KM-hn8ce
    @KM-hn8ce 2 роки тому

    Love the butcher block, hate the repeating annoying music.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Apologies for the music...realizing it was a bit of a mistake! Appreciate your honesty 😊

  • @jheminghsu
    @jheminghsu Рік тому

    I want to play chess on it.

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      That's a first...you might need a few extra pieces to fill the board! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @Joshua-1212
    @Joshua-1212 Рік тому

    Sorry but when you glued and clamped the rows of blocks together you only put clamps on one side you should of put clamps on both sides and put a strip of wood under the clamps all the way across the piece when glueing and crank the clamps as hard as you can even use a wrench to tighten the clamps hand tight for this is not good enough. .by not doing it this way there's a good chance for separation on the part you did not clamp! Also there could be air pockets in the glue between the pieces on the unclamped side that's why on the underside you see gaps ,the underside should look as good as the top!!! I am not putting down your work just trying to help you do it a better way so you don't have a failure! Even tho it might be good the way you did it but there's that chance of , "might be good" !!! The way i would do it takes out that chance of "might be good" ! TO EACH THEIR OWN! , LOVE & LIGHT

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your observations and input, I appreciate any kind of constructive criticism, it helps me to learn techniques and tricks of the trade. Appreciate your view!🙂

    • @ThomasSawyers
      @ThomasSawyers 7 місяців тому

      Dude no offense but you couldn't sound less intelligent, you have no idea what you're talking about, glue holds it together, know what glue it? It dries, idk what moron planet you came from, but cranking it too tight causes it to bow, you wouldn't know that though because the only wood work you do is jerking your three inch stick. Sthu and stop pretending you know what the f you're talking about yeah big boy?

    • @ThomasSawyers
      @ThomasSawyers 7 місяців тому

      It's just so stupid, when you tighten it that much it squeezes and deforms the wood, if you woodwork you must be a huge failure and people would think your products are shitty 😂

  • @robertast.esprit7679
    @robertast.esprit7679 Рік тому

    I love the build but that music is so annoying

    • @myambitiousart
      @myambitiousart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much and yes, what a big mistake that was...my apologies!😉