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THE BUTCHER BLOCK TOP
The top (P) is reinforced
and its individual pieces aligned with threaded metal rods
(S). After cutting the
appropriate number of top pieces (P),
use your drill press to bore a series of mating holes in each
to accept your 3/8" threaded rods (S).
See Fig. 1.
IMPORTANT: Use a 1" diameter bit to drill larger holes
in the two outer-most pieces of your butcher block. These
holes will fit over the nuts (U)
and washers (T) that
are used on each end of your threaded rods.
Assemble the top pieces using waterproof carpenter's glue,
epoxy or two-part resorcinol glue. Be sure the pieces are
aligned properly before tightening the threaded rods to pull
everything together. Be careful not to over-tighten, as this
could starve the glue joints. Next, drill and counterbore
the screw holes, as well as the holes for the 1" diameter
dowel handle in the two top facings (Q).
Attach the facings to the assembled butcher block top (P)
with 1-1/4" #6 flathead wood screws (X).
Use dowel plugs or buttons (W)
to cover the screw heads. Using a belt sander, smooth the
butcher block top (P)
and top facings (Q).
Glue the handle (R) into
position.
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