Using the washers to support the sink answered a lot of questions for me. I was running into the same issue with the clips being too long. Thanks for the tip.
I hesitate to use the word "simple", but I've seen several videos involving much more complicated assembly of the wood blocks. This is inspiring! The end result is very bit as beautiful as the more complex counter tops I've seen. This is exactly how I plan to do mine!
I was about 3 minutes into your video and was shocked to see that you have less than 100 subscribers. I’ve learned so much more watching your video than I have from the big woodworking youtube channels. They hold out on techniques that you’re not afraid of sharing. Good work, hope to see you rise in the UA-cam ranks!
Could you use that countertop for an outdoor kitchen, where it would be exposed to sun , rain etc? Or what would you have to coat it with. Great Video!!
I think it would do OK outside. Out of direct sunlight would be better. You would definately want to allow for the woods movement in the changes in humidity. I'd use the little top clips I use in my library table video. Then use a finish that is made for use outdoors. It would need refinished more frequently. Thanks for watching the video!
Gorgeous result!! And your video is very well done. I found your descriptions and your multiple close up shots particularly helpful. It’s an honour to be a new sub for your channel. Best of luck as you move forward.
There are 7 coats on the top. Most of what we read online said every six months after this for a couple of years then as needed. We'll probably give it a light sanding before any future coats. Thanks for watching.
About a month after it was installed, we gave it a very light sanding with 220 and then put 2 coats of Waterlox on it again. Over time it will dry out at a very slow rate, but will have to be resealed periodically. We’ll probably do that a couple more times for the first year and then just yearly after that.
wow awesome result! looks beautiful. at 11:00 when you're only using washers for the bolts on short side....but with rectangular bracket/washer on long side?
We only had room to use the long brackets that came with the sink on the rear. The sink is 28" and the sink base is 30". So we only had room for the washer and bolts on the sides and front. Used a thick washer that wouldn't bend when tightened down. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
@@lesmasonwoodworks thank you for the reply. im actually doing the same too. planning to get the biggest possible undermount stainless steel sink for a 30" cabinet. do you mind sharing what sink you got? definitely learned alot on how to cut out the sink hole from this video. thank you
From what I have seen typically it is strips of wood laminated together with the grain. An end grain board would be pretty cool. Some of the end grain cutting boards are slick. Thanks for watching Marco.
Using the washers to support the sink answered a lot of questions for me. I was running into the same issue with the clips being too long. Thanks for the tip.
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Very nice!! I love reclaimed wood projects, old wood just seems to look better!
Thanks!
I hesitate to use the word "simple", but I've seen several videos involving much more complicated assembly of the wood blocks. This is inspiring! The end result is very bit as beautiful as the more complex counter tops I've seen. This is exactly how I plan to do mine!
Thanks, Neil!
Beautiful! Love that you utilized repurposed wood and the stainless steel sink!
Thank you!
I was about 3 minutes into your video and was shocked to see that you have less than 100 subscribers. I’ve learned so much more watching your video than I have from the big woodworking youtube channels. They hold out on techniques that you’re not afraid of sharing. Good work, hope to see you rise in the UA-cam ranks!
Thank you for watching. I appreciate the kind words.
Wow! That's beautiful!!
Thank you. I appreciate you watching.
I've been planning on redoing my kitchen and this is a lovely way to do the counter. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
That looks really nice. Great job.
Thanks.
Awesome idea. Turned out nice!
Thanks.
Le rendu est superbe ! Merci à vous la vidéo
thank you.
Wow. Beautiful result. Love this!
Thanks for watching, Mark.
Beautiful project and perfect realization.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing. SL
Thanks for watching!
Looks awesome. Very cool.
Thanks for watching.
Wow, looks great.
Thank you.
Could you use that countertop for an outdoor kitchen, where it would be exposed to sun , rain etc? Or what would you have to coat it with. Great Video!!
I think it would do OK outside. Out of direct sunlight would be better. You would definately want to allow for the woods movement in the changes in humidity. I'd use the little top clips I use in my library table video. Then use a finish that is made for use outdoors. It would need refinished more frequently. Thanks for watching the video!
Sweet!
Thank you.
Amazing job.
Thank you.
It’s beautiful! 😍
Thanks for watching.
Amazing!
Thanks.
Gorgeous result!! And your video is very well done. I found your descriptions and your multiple close up shots particularly helpful. It’s an honour to be a new sub for your channel. Best of luck as you move forward.
Thank you, Mark!
wow, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Es un trabajo espectacular!!!
thank you.
Excelent
Thank you Roberto. I appreciate it.
this is so satisfiying
Thanks.
What kind of wood is this? Larch? Looks great!
It's Douglas Fir. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful job!
How many time the tung oil would resist until another application?
There are 7 coats on the top. Most of what we read online said every six months after this for a couple of years then as needed. We'll probably give it a light sanding before any future coats. Thanks for watching.
Nice work.... how often should the surface be maintained? with what material?
About a month after it was installed, we gave it a very light sanding with 220 and then put 2 coats of Waterlox on it again. Over time it will dry out at a very slow rate, but will have to be resealed periodically. We’ll probably do that a couple more times for the first year and then just yearly after that.
@@lesmasonwoodworks thanks Master!!!
Very nice. I'm inspired to try this myself. What type of metal detector were you using?
It's called the little wizard. I bought it at Woodcraft. They have a website, littlewazard.com. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Excelente!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching.
wow awesome result! looks beautiful. at 11:00 when you're only using washers for the bolts on short side....but with rectangular bracket/washer on long side?
We only had room to use the long brackets that came with the sink on the rear. The sink is 28" and the sink base is 30". So we only had room for the washer and bolts on the sides and front. Used a thick washer that wouldn't bend when tightened down. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
@@lesmasonwoodworks thank you for the reply. im actually doing the same too. planning to get the biggest possible undermount stainless steel sink for a 30" cabinet. do you mind sharing what sink you got? definitely learned alot on how to cut out the sink hole from this video. thank you
Sure. It’s a Kraus. Here’s it on Lowes website: www.lowes.com/pd/Kraus-30-in-Undermount-18G-Stainless-Steel-Single-Bowl-Kitchen-Sink/1002918792
This is for the 33” sink base. Can’t find the specific one for the 30”.
Hermoso counter
thank you.
that tool you use to spot if there is a nail on the wood, what is it called?
Mine is the Little Wizard II. I'm pretty sure I bought it at Woodcraft. Thanks for watching.
Isn't a butcher block usually end grain?
From what I have seen typically it is strips of wood laminated together with the grain. An end grain board would be pretty cool. Some of the end grain cutting boards are slick. Thanks for watching Marco.
Where did you get that sink?
It came from Lowe's. Thanks for watching.