how to finish a butcher block counter top

In this video I show the easiest way to finish a butcher block countertop. It's packed full of info and gets to the point!

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[RobertBaiko]

A great way to get the countertop even finer is to lightly mist it with a spray bottle filled with water to raise the grains of the wood. After raised, sand it down. It gives for a pristine finish on the top!

[Ojja]

Nice video man. Short, simple and right to the point with no access clogging it up for length. Super great job. As a fellow maker, I applaud you sir.

[macking]

thats the best look i have seen for chopping block!!! but the Simple Finish is out of stock everywhere!!!! Anything you know of that may be comparable?

[magicarpetmoto]

Thanks for linking everything but the finish 👍

[desimarie]

I like this guy straight to point!! Great looking kitchen I am doing mine now looking for best ways to go about it and found your video liked & subscribed !!

[MrMichaelkc]

Wow, that turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Chris.

[ladydoon]

Great video, very helpful, hopefully mine looks as nice as yours when I’m finished 👍

[thomasanderson]

Buy this for my husband and he so love it and easily unfold.

[robinbaker]

It appears that I'm using the same butcher block, mine is 39" x 72" and have been looking for a non toxic finish, this popped up in YT feed right in time. I never considered using a squeegee but sure makes application look easy.

[ZeroEscape]

man I wish I have a workshop like this, would love to get a block for my standing table

[RussellWilliams-cd]

Is there only one finish made by maker brand simple finish hardening finish with wax sealer Is this the kind you used also would this make teak butcher block countertops light color also thanks so much great videos

[matthewneary]

Great video, clear vocals, straight to the point, and no distracting background track.

I found this while looking at butcher block stuff, but you're the same guy who built the sink cabinet with the access door on the back - right? I knew that cabinet looked familiar! Pretty sure I saw it on Reddit.

Think this same method of application (squeegee) would work with OSMO TopOil? I love the idea of the squeegee, since I'll be working on a 42"x10' worktop I made, and constantly need to re-dip my applicator - I would also love not to lose as much of the OSMO to my applicator pad / cloth.

Thanks!

[jdubya]

I wipe it down with paint thinner after i sand. It helps open the pours a bit and removes the dust

[Kamdorian]

Finishing a butcher block to use as a bench in my mudroom. What is the best type of stain (water, oil, or gel based?) and sealer for durability since people will be sitting and clothes rubbing on and off the bench daily?

[mtnbiker]

Great Work Chris ! Love the helpful video. Quick Question.... What Squeegee are you using? How do wet the edges with the oil? Thanks again !

[charlietindall]

looks beautiful! I just received an unfinished butcher block and im wondering how long you think i need to let it acclimatise to the house before installing?

[monpetoo]

Hi Chris... Thank you for your videos and great work! I'm about to start a small kitchen project and I've got a couple of butcher block counters that will need to be finished, I like the product that you used in this video but it seems to be sold out (according to the link that you posted), is there another similar Brand/Product that you can recommend?
Thanks in advance and keep up the beautiful work.

[dennischristen]

Yes sir thank you for the videos I'm ready to start my butcher block countertops and learned a lot that I should do and shouldn't do I have questions about the bits that I'm having troubles finding for my router for a flush cut and spiral cut up down etc also to finish around where the sink is going to be under mounted do I have to tape that before I finish that and seal it so that the sealant will seal and what kind of adhesive should I use thanks be safe

[phillipotoole]

Would you cut/chop food on that surface? I don't mind knife marks. I have a kitchen island that I use as a cutting board/food prep surface. I usually finish it with mineral oil, but I like the idea of an oil/wax blend.

[amandaignot]

Will using the simple seal allow me to use my kitchen counters without fear of food getting into wood? Like can I do prep work on my counter if I use this? I like to cook and bake breads and want to make sure I use the right product to give me full use of my counters.