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I’ve been working on this kitchen island for the girlfriend and documented my progress (video link). I don’t have all the measurements of every cut or the size of every bit/screw but thought it would be cool to share on here. It still needs a cabinet for the front. This project took me forever because I don’t have a lot of free time to work on this and I live in an apartment complex with a small patio as a workspace. I do like taking on new projects, though, because that gives me an excuse to acquire some more tools!
Anyways check out the video if you’re bored with nothing else to do.
Power Tools used:
Milwaukee m18 drill driver – 2601
Milwaukee m18 impact – 2650
Milwaukee m12 drill driver – 2407 (bought this with the hackzall as a combo kit at Home Depot for $100!)
Milwaukee m12 Hackzall – 2420
Milwaukee m12 Compact Vacuum – 0850
Milwaukee 5″ Random Orbit Sander – 6021
Video Link: https://youtu.be/0Awu1rbmV9c
That thing is sweet. I love your table saw set up. What kind of finish did you use on the top?
Stercorarius wrote:
That thing is sweet. I love your table saw set up. What kind of finish did you use on the top?
Thanks! Howard Butcher Block Conditioner.
Nice job man!!
Bigmikez wrote:
Nice job man!!
Thanks!
That’s a really nice job dude. Love the look
Fantastic job and I love the way you built the casement. Never seen it don’t like that. That island must be rock solid. What did you end up using for the butcher block top as a finish? Great job and welcome to the forum!
Turned out nice!
What were you sanding off the top piece? A finish previously applied and you sanded it off?
Very cool project Blake! I like the way it came out. Nice setup with the saw, goes to show no matter how small the shop, you can make it work. Thanks for sharing.
chrisk wrote:
Fantastic job and I love the way you built the casement. Never seen it don’t like that. That island must be rock solid. What did you end up using for the butcher block top as a finish? Great job and welcome to the forum!
Thanks a lot! I used Howard Butcher Block Conditioner.
KnarlyCarl wrote:
Turned out nice!
What were you sanding off the top piece? A finish previously applied and you sanded it off?
Yes. The top came from a coffee table that we didn’t use anymore.
awesome job….and welcome to the forums….