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In this video, I transform two barrels into a solid oak end-grain butcher block, measuring 2 feet long and 18 inches wide, weighing nearly 50 pounds and taking approximately 40 hours to complete. The ...

If you watch our show every day, you know that Rach does all of her cooking on a butcher block countertop. While Rach loves it for its convenience ("You can chop everywhere [on it]," she says.), some ...

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, FP ...

If you're remodeling your kitchen and have decided to DIY butcher block countertops, you probably want to know a few things before you commit. For instance: how long do they last; what is the ...

Weblog Ikea Hacker demonstrates a simple but inventive idea for carving a knife slot in an Ikea butcher-block island. The method: simply cut a slot with a circular saw, stick in a few knives, and call ...