DIY WOOD COUNTERTOP

This BYOT DIY video tutorial is all about how to make a wood countertop from start to finish. This DIY wood countertop is a perfect do it yourself woodworking project that is one of a kind. We go through the process of measuring, cutting, biscuit jointing, glueing, sanding, finishing with General Finishes and everything in between. Bring Your Own Tools (BYOTools 79).

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[bigbilltoady]

Keep in mind that wood "putty" made out of sawdust and glue will never stain the same color as the wood surrounding the holes that are patched. Wood glue does not stain at all so the mix will not stain because of the glue mix. Best to get a wood filler that is very close to what ever stain you will be using. Fill the holes first before staining. You can go a little wild here with some of the putty staining the wood around the hole. After all holes are filled touch up with a fine sanding at each filled hole so only the the filler is exposed at the holes with no "over spray" so to speak.

[giantsfan]

that white oak in the second shot when it's rough is amazing! you did good brent.👌

[jnewmy]

Length x width x thickness / 144 gets you board feet as well. Great video

[PinetopJackson]

That's some good looking wood!
I'm really enjoying your channel Brent! You have a nice, even instructing voice that just makes every project feel..chill

[StevenDavisPhoto]

Great video. S3S means "surfaced 3 sides" though, not "sanded".

[bigbilltoady]

Not a bad idea to use biscuits at the joints where the draw bolts as well.

[johnharvison]

Nice work. For biscuits, you gotta glue them in! In the slot specifically 😎

[bluecurlygirl]

That really is a fabulous countertop. Nice one Brett.

[Swahiliangiftx]

I loved the Mariam Makeba song that you played ta the end. Pata Pata!

[don.]

S4S means surfaced 4 sides, not sanded.

[johnnyutah]

Great work! I wanna make a walnut one for my kitchen

[louiescousin]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing your process!

[CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

That turned out beautifully, as always! I have some little oak planks that I want to try to make a simple box with but I'm afraid of ruining them. LOL!

[nickmacker]

Many articles that I am finding recommend not putting plywood under a countertop such as this to allow it to breath. Especially in moisture areas. Why does your scenario have 3/4 ply underneath?

[widehotep]

Excellent video! Excellent craftsmanship! Could you please tell me approximately how many man-hours were needed to complete this oak countertop?

[travelsizearchitect]

Can you put the wood countertop on top of existing outdated tile countertops? would it work?

[jeffreyaltneu]

Could you talk a little bit about the end grain butt joints when gluing up? I am hoping to glue up a 14’ long countertop in one shot (workshop is in my house so no need to transport) but will need to use boards that are shorter than the 14’ length. Did you just slap some glue on them and the edge glue ups will hold them in place/make the table strong enough? Also any suggestions for substrate for under countertop? Does it have to be plywood or can it be particleboard or mdf?

[ulyseenardin]

Beautiful!! Great video! One question. Would it be a difference to have that lower lip screwed after gluing? Thanks

[dcduben]

learned something new, did not know about the counter top fasteners thanks👍🏽

[Brewsy]

I bought a biscuit joiner about a year ago, and was excited to use it, but found it more annoying than useful. Laminating up a countertop like this is honestly easier without them.