Adding Legs To Butcher Block
A demonstration of how to attach our metal table legs to a wood table top.
Adding legs to butcher block. I think that another pair of legs in the middle will be enough to stop any bounce or vibrations you would feel in the top. The butcher block is 40 years old the cutting. We have a wide variety of metal table legs for butcher block countertops available.
To mount the legs I had to drill dowel holes in the bottom of the butcher block that perfectly matched the dowel holes in the legs. Remove the frame and very carefully drill 075-1 inch holes where youve marked. Then attached the leg mount then the leg before turning over to sit on the ALEX drawers I had already build.
Live Edge means the characteristics of the outside of the tree are on the edge of the butcher block and will go in and out up to a half of an inch. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. You have to build an undercarriage.
Its a good idea to use an adhesive as well as nails to secure the butcher block to the legs. To locate the holes I dipped the top of the legs in water then pressed them against the corner of the butcher block. This same setup will be repeated for all 4 sides of the skirting.
It will be the overall length of the butcher block island minus the width of both legs minus the overhang. Step 2Staining and adding butcher block top to island. All I need to know is how the original legs are attached.
In this video you will learn how to turn our Acacia Island Top Butcher Block into a DIY table by utilizing pre-drilled holes for legs and finish with mineral oil to make a food safe DIY Table Top. My rig is in my post history if youre interested 1. A 38 x 2 ½ bolt is installed part-way into the leg the remaining ¾ of exposed threads are screwed into the mounting block.
