Choosing the best type of wood for your workbench top depends on both your budget and on the type of work you plan to do not to mention your own aesthetic preference.
Best wood for butcher block workbench.
Each type of wood has its own peculiarities which will be explored below in order to allow you to make the most informed decision possible.
Step 3 attach the legs to the butcher block workbench top.
One of my first projects is a sturdy long lasting workbench.
The john boos reversible maple chopping block is 24 x 18 x 2 25 inches and features a reversible surface edge with grips to prevent the board from moving maple is a strong and heavy wood ideal for butcher block cutting boards.
This northern european 36 w x 36 d butcher block top workbench is crafted in the baltic states of the eu.
Next we were ready to screw the butcher block top to the base of the table.
See the john boos maple reversible chopping block at amazon.
We drilled pilot holes first then drilled the wood screws in.
My question is what is your best recommendation for a finish if any to apply to the butcher block work surface.
Blend oil and wax.
This board is constructed from end grain for resilience against wear and tear but should be maintained.
I have a good idea on how i want to construct it and it will use a pre made maple butcher block top i purchased from grizzly.
Mineral oil is sometimes marketed as a food safe finish for butcher blocks at a much higher price than it commands at your local pharmacy.