In this video, I disassemble barrels and transform the wood into a solid oak chopping block, detailing my techniques throughout the process. Key topics include milling barrel lumber using various ...

With the exception of cast iron, and maybe high-quality knives, kitchen tools are rarely purchased for posterity.More often, they meet an immediate need. Jacob May’s end-grain butcher blocks, however, ...

One of the most popular features of contemporary kitchens is a solid-wood butcher block cutting surface, usually 1 1/2-inch-thick hardwood strips laminated to form countertop inserts or cutting tab… ...

Butcher block countertops are gorgeous and bring any farmhouse kitchen aesthetic to the next level. But you could be making a huge, unsanitary mistake.

This Michigan Maple Block end grain chopping block is sure to be a showpiece in your kitchen, thanks to its checkered maple wood construction. With a size of 20 by 15 inches and a thickness of 3-1 ...

Made using an end-grain design, the Brooklyn Butcher Blocks Brickwork Board ($300) ensures your delicious meals stay exactly where they’re supposed to: in the stomachs of your guests. Unlike ...

A. Butcher block countertops are a relatively DIY-friendly project and can be done by anyone who feels confident with basic woodworking skills like cutting the wood, matching it and making cutouts ...

Sanding down deeper stains works as well—just be sure to treat the wood again after sanding. This Old House advises using: . a coarse, 60-grit sandpaper or sanding sponge to abrade the ...