Great instructions for beginners…so many people leave out details that leave questions. I can literally go out tomorrow and complete this with confidence. And the laundry room looks INCREDIBLE!
I can really appreciate someone who can extreme simplify and still get the message across. You didn't even trigger my ADHD not one but! Thank you very much.
I had not thought of using a biscuit (or plate) joiner. Nor did I realize that Makita offered a cordless version for less than $300 (tool only). Indeed, I wasn’t even aware there were any alternatives to the $1300 corded Festool Domino! And to think I was thinking of using a router table and splines, or drilling mortises for loose tenons.(Rockler Beadlock jig $90, but a lot more labor intensive). Table saw to trim board edges? I agree; it’s amazing how smooth a cut you can get from a table saw.Your individual boards are wide enough you could probably even use a track saw on a 2x8 (I’d have to check to see if there’s enough width should you want to use clamps on the track. Track is just under 10” wide.) Another option, if you don’t mind losing thickness, is to use a planer to remove the rounded corners - though I have to ask: just how good are the factory board edges? Does Titebond 3 even take stain? As for glue, has anyone tried Gorilla glue? How well does it work with biscuits? How visible is the glue line after staining? Clamps . . . Again, Rockler has some rather pricey panel clamps that will help ensure the boards assemble FLAT. At about $125 each, and you’ll need at least two, costs add up. Then again, compare $50 worth of lumber to a $500 slab of butcher block. Even if you use butcher block, you’ll still want to attach a front edge and a back splash. I’ll bet the biscuits work well for those as well.
this is so beautiful. i would love to make this if i ever have the opportunity to own my own home. i know very little about wood working or construction so i feel a little stupid asking but i would really like to know, how or what did you use to mount it on top of your wood brackets on the walls? i can't imagine it's just sat on them. again, beautiful work!
Is the Minwax Paste Finishing "Special Dark" that you used water resistant for use where it might have contact with wet items or water? That turned out beautiful, I absolutely love how the beauty of the wood grain shows through.
I have a portable workstation in my kitchen with a Corian top. I want a Farmhouse wooden top to match my kitchen decor. I want the countertop to overlay the existing Corian top and I have a really low budget. Also I don’t want it too make it too thick. I would use wooden plugs to connect the boards. With glue. Is this possible to achieve? Also, do I need to prepare the wood with a preservative and what would I apply to protect the surface and be food safe? I’m a female novice but can follow simple directions as I already do some woodworking. I cook a lot and this station is always being used as I don’t have much other counter space to use. This station was converted from an old, well made, tv. I get a lot of compliments with the way I decorated it, but I love wood so much and saw your video and thought you could help me. Ty
It’s all fine an dandy if all your lumber is s4s but this would never work with standard lumber from a big box store or even a local supplier unless the user is very meticulous and luck in finding lumber that’s not bowed or cupped and twisted. Taking off 1/4” on two sides isn’t squaring up the board and a cupped board will cause major headaches for users. It’s a good instruction on using a biscuit jointer but you should warn viewers to use s4s lumber or use the proper tools such as a joiner and a planet to properly mill the boards for a satisfactory glue up.
Even in a very rough joint/glue up like this. The glue is vastly stronger than biscuits/dowls/dominos. You would only use it for edge grain glue ups like this for alignment purposes. Now on a joint, dowels are much stronger than biscuits.
Spans over 4 feet you’ll have out of alignment planar birds using pockets most of the time. Biscuits will keep the boards in alignment so you don’t have to plane after the assembly.
The title is "How To Make a Cheap Farmhouse Countertop" but after watching I still have no idea how to do that. All I learned was how to glue two boards together, sand and stain them. That alone doesn't make a counter, just a bigger, pretty-colored board!
@@Archifx Much of the video shows sanding and staining (longer than necessary) but the part about the circular saw and router doesn't even exist. More importantly there's no explanation for the mounting, which is the only part I was interested in when clicking on the video.
@@Archifx Regarding this other person's complaints, if they need to actually see well known basic details like sawing, edge routing and how screw fixing a panel with overhanging lip from the underside are done, they have no place to be holding a power tool or any sharp object. For the rest of us, you showed sufficient detail of what timber you used and what you turned it into. For my tastes, I'll sand mine to finer grit and use pre-stain sealer so the grain is less contrasty. Cheers.
Great instructions for beginners…so many people leave out details that leave questions. I can literally go out tomorrow and complete this with confidence. And the laundry room looks INCREDIBLE!
Thank you!!
I can really appreciate someone who can extreme simplify and still get the message across. You didn't even trigger my ADHD not one but! Thank you very much.
This is a great video! From explaining to showing the steps to get a good looking counter top. Thank you.
Awesome, You explained this so well! Very detailed and thorough.
You did an amazing job. So much so that I feel like I can do this myself, LOL. Awesome work
Thank you for this. Every countertop video is so ridiculous I would end up needing to spend 1000 in special tools lol
I had not thought of using a biscuit (or plate) joiner. Nor did I realize that Makita offered a cordless version for less than $300 (tool only). Indeed, I wasn’t even aware there were any alternatives to the $1300 corded Festool Domino! And to think I was thinking of using a router table and splines, or drilling mortises for loose tenons.(Rockler Beadlock jig $90, but a lot more labor intensive).
Table saw to trim board edges? I agree; it’s amazing how smooth a cut you can get from a table saw.Your individual boards are wide enough you could probably even use a track saw on a 2x8 (I’d have to check to see if there’s enough width should you want to use clamps on the track. Track is just under 10” wide.)
Another option, if you don’t mind losing thickness, is to use a planer to remove the rounded corners - though I have to ask: just how good are the factory board edges? Does Titebond 3 even take stain?
As for glue, has anyone tried Gorilla glue? How well does it work with biscuits? How visible is the glue line after staining?
Clamps . . . Again, Rockler has some rather pricey panel clamps that will help ensure the boards assemble FLAT. At about $125 each, and you’ll need at least two, costs add up. Then again, compare $50 worth of lumber to a $500 slab of butcher block.
Even if you use butcher block, you’ll still want to attach a front edge and a back splash. I’ll bet the biscuits work well for those as well.
Nice job! Some neat tricks here. Thanks.
this is so beautiful. i would love to make this if i ever have the opportunity to own my own home. i know very little about wood working or construction so i feel a little stupid asking but i would really like to know, how or what did you use to mount it on top of your wood brackets on the walls? i can't imagine it's just sat on them.
again, beautiful work!
So what would you do to blend the seems to where it would be like a solid piece? For use to be able to write on paper
Is the Minwax Paste Finishing "Special Dark" that you used water resistant for use where it might have contact with wet items or water? That turned out beautiful, I absolutely love how the beauty of the wood grain shows through.
Excellent question
So good🎉 great video❤
I have a portable workstation in my kitchen with a Corian top. I want a Farmhouse wooden top to match my kitchen decor. I want the countertop to overlay the existing Corian top and I have a really low budget. Also I don’t want it too make it too thick. I would use wooden plugs to connect the boards. With glue. Is this possible to achieve? Also, do I need to prepare the wood with a preservative and what would I apply to protect the surface and be food safe? I’m a female novice but can follow simple directions as I already do some woodworking. I cook a lot and this station is always being used as I don’t have much other counter space to use. This station was converted from an old, well made, tv. I get a lot of compliments with the way I decorated it, but I love wood so much and saw your video and thought you could help me. Ty
Did you make the cart between the washer and dryer and do you have a video showing that?
Looks great
I didn't hear you say what size the wood was.. can you please tell me.. thanks.
2 questions
1. DId you use treated lumber
2. What color stain is that
Looks really good! Nice work man.
8:15 It is called a floating top or floating design
What color is that stain? I really like it
Great tutorial. Loved it.
What respirator do you use? Link to it?
looks nice you did a good job. but take it down to 220 grit. and use wood filler on the knots
Nice job. Like that plate joiner
Hi where is thw video for the table in between your washer and dryer? Can't find it
Enjoyed your video, very thorough. Could you please share what stain color you used and brand?
I will try it. Thanks!
It’s all fine an dandy if all your lumber is s4s but this would never work with standard lumber from a big box store or even a local supplier unless the user is very meticulous and luck in finding lumber that’s not bowed or cupped and twisted. Taking off 1/4” on two sides isn’t squaring up the board and a cupped board will cause major headaches for users. It’s a good instruction on using a biscuit jointer but you should warn viewers to use s4s lumber or use the proper tools such as a joiner and a planet to properly mill the boards for a satisfactory glue up.
A cheap electric planer works well to join the boards. And I used a power drywall sander on the top. Knots can be a problem though.
How much did it cost you for materials?
Great job
Great job. Doing ours soon!
so helpful. can borrow my neighbor's table saw.
What size boards?
He had said 2x8
Ide love to see a video from start to finish
Can you use pocket holes instead of biscuit joiners
Technically you could but you’ll never get the offsets in the boards matching well enough to be even.
Thanks for the reply! What color stain did you use? If I polyurethane it, can I add a sink?
Are wood dowels stronger than the biscuits joints. I want to be sure before I make my heavy duty office desk.
Biscuits are super strong when you glue them… either will work great
How did you fasten the worktop to the wall brackets/battern?
Even in a very rough joint/glue up like this. The glue is vastly stronger than biscuits/dowls/dominos. You would only use it for edge grain glue ups like this for alignment purposes. Now on a joint, dowels are much stronger than biscuits.
@@Archifxwhat type of wood planks did you use? I’m trying to replicate your build but I’m confused with all of the options I can use.
How does it look now after 2 years?
Just like the video. Sees daily use.
What size wood?
2x6 planks
Nice work
Pressure treated SYP for a COUNTERTOP??? What's for dinner? YUM!
What color stain did you use?
Early American
Can I just use screws to accomplish this? I don’t have that tool.
Yes you can, and it will be even stronger than with biscuits. To do it right, you will want to get a pocket hole jig.
Spans over 4 feet you’ll have out of alignment planar birds using pockets most of the time. Biscuits will keep the boards in alignment so you don’t have to plane after the assembly.
Do you remember what the stain color was before you put the paste on?
Yes. I show it in this video. Same stain Wood Staining Tips For The Beginner Featuring "Early American" Stain
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Thanks excellent
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The title is "How To Make a Cheap Farmhouse Countertop" but after watching I still have no idea how to do that. All I learned was how to glue two boards together, sand and stain them. That alone doesn't make a counter, just a bigger, pretty-colored board!
What Else you need to know that your couldn’t discern from the video. Just curious.
@@Archifx Much of the video shows sanding and staining (longer than necessary) but the part about the circular saw and router doesn't even exist. More importantly there's no explanation for the mounting, which is the only part I was interested in when clicking on the video.
@@Archifx Regarding this other person's complaints, if they need to actually see well known basic details like sawing, edge routing and how screw fixing a panel with overhanging lip from the underside are done, they have no place to be holding a power tool or any sharp object. For the rest of us, you showed sufficient detail of what timber you used and what you turned it into. For my tastes, I'll sand mine to finer grit and use pre-stain sealer so the grain is less contrasty. Cheers.
The problem with a cheap build is that it's a cheap build.
No wiser words have been spoken Confucius
u lost me in the first 1 minute. also, by the time i buy all the clamps and “joiners”…im out
Yeh. I’m glad. You probably shouldn’t be building anything.