White oak, butcher block, counter top

White oak, butcher block, counter top 9’ x 2’ x 1 1/2”

A commissioned counter top I made out of clean, quarter sawn white oak. This was not the usual bar/counter top build that I encounter. This counter top is going to be used outside as a BBQ chefs station and serving table. The counter top will sit on 3 teak cabinets and a small refrigerator next to the patrons grill. The gentleman choose to stain and finish the counter top on his own using the same colors on the teak cabinets. Ill post pictures of the finished serving station when he is completed with the finishing process. I used 30 strips oak and over 200 dowels, staggered every 8 inches. I also placed two 1/4” pieces of all-thread through the entire counter top about 12” in from each end. I secured the all-thread with locking nuts and was able to hide everything by attaching the end two strips last. My hopes are that the all-thread will be more of a mechanical fastener than just glue, since this is going to be subjected to the outdoor conditions and the harsh PA winters.

Thanks for looking

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