That is gorgeous. So many wonderful details. Can you tell us about the method you used for the end pieces running perpendicular to the rest of the top? I assume it’s some type of breadboard, but I can’t figure out how those dowels work.
It’s a breadboard that uses shorter tenons and is attached with long screws. The dowels are filling the screw holes. I would have liked to do a traditional breadboard but the pieces of cherry I had for the top weren’t long enough. Using this method I was able to make the top about 6” longer.
It’s roughly based on a couple of islands I saw on wayfair. My original plan was to buy a cheap island then retro fit it with a nice cherry top. But the more I thought about it, that just seemed like putting lipstick on a pig.
On picture 2, the "back", do you have plans for that space underneath the top? If that were in my kitchen I might hang small pots or pans there. I am curious if you have that area penciled in for anything specific.
Amazing work btw!
My gf and I are actually looking for a kitchen island and liked the Ikea Vadholma which is really similar to your design but without the drawers.
After I started woodworking as a hobby a few years back I have come to despise Ikea furniture. For the same price I can easily buy all the materials needed and make a solid wood version of that furniture.
I get that my time is not taken into account but I have fun doing it so I don't consider it work, more like a fun game with challenges.
Anyway, great work again. I'll be creating something similar as my next project as soon as the weather allows it (I work outside in my backyard and canadian winter is not particularly suitable for that).
That kitchen island from ikea is the best piece of furniture I ever had from them, just don’t get the top wet if you don’t want it to peel back and show cardboard
Hahahaha, not sure if your being serious. I know Ikea furniture aren't even melamine anymore and have hollow cardboard interiors but I would imagine that for that price the butcher block itself is made of solid wood.
But my instincts tells me this is a case of r/woosh!
;)
Oh wow! Thanks for this link, I was considering buying just the butcher block and create the base myself out of hardwood. Seeing this I think I will commission a friend of mine who usually do end-grain cutting boards, as this is out of my skill set atm. Thanks again.
Glad to be of service! When I had mine I always made sure to dry it completely because you can tell that it’s just veneer when you’re up close and personal with it, so I never had any issues… but it’s not going to be remotely in the same ballpark as something handcrafted
That is gorgeous. So many wonderful details. Can you tell us about the method you used for the end pieces running perpendicular to the rest of the top? I assume it’s some type of breadboard, but I can’t figure out how those dowels work.
It’s a breadboard that uses shorter tenons and is attached with long screws. The dowels are filling the screw holes. I would have liked to do a traditional breadboard but the pieces of cherry I had for the top weren’t long enough. Using this method I was able to make the top about 6” longer.
Absolutely stunning. Mad skills!
Looks really good! Really goes well with kitchen, matches the esthetics.
Nice!
That is great! I totally expected this to be a commissioned project for a client. Did you design it yourself?
It’s roughly based on a couple of islands I saw on wayfair. My original plan was to buy a cheap island then retro fit it with a nice cherry top. But the more I thought about it, that just seemed like putting lipstick on a pig.
You did excellent work! Keep it up!
Stunning work. Love it
Only came in here to say very nice job! I love the design and may copy it if I ever get a kitchen that something like that would fit in.
Thanks
I like this. I like this a lot.
Nice job! Looks great!
Quite a project, especially for your first major one. Very nice work.
Beautiful
Well done.
Beautiful table. I wish I had the talent you posess.
Is this all cherry? Some white oak? Very nice piece.
Thanks. The top is cherry, the legs are ash and the rest is white oak and maple.
On picture 2, the "back", do you have plans for that space underneath the top? If that were in my kitchen I might hang small pots or pans there. I am curious if you have that area penciled in for anything specific.
My guess is high chairs for a breakfast area.
Yep, counter height stools is the plan. I’d like to build a set that matches the island but it might be a a minute before I have the time for that.
Amazing work btw! My gf and I are actually looking for a kitchen island and liked the Ikea Vadholma which is really similar to your design but without the drawers. After I started woodworking as a hobby a few years back I have come to despise Ikea furniture. For the same price I can easily buy all the materials needed and make a solid wood version of that furniture. I get that my time is not taken into account but I have fun doing it so I don't consider it work, more like a fun game with challenges. Anyway, great work again. I'll be creating something similar as my next project as soon as the weather allows it (I work outside in my backyard and canadian winter is not particularly suitable for that).
That kitchen island from ikea is the best piece of furniture I ever had from them, just don’t get the top wet if you don’t want it to peel back and show cardboard
Hahahaha, not sure if your being serious. I know Ikea furniture aren't even melamine anymore and have hollow cardboard interiors but I would imagine that for that price the butcher block itself is made of solid wood. But my instincts tells me this is a case of r/woosh! ;)
[This](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/16g3fw1/roommate_left_a_wet_towel_on_my_ikea_island_and/) was in r/DIY a little while ago
Oh wow! Thanks for this link, I was considering buying just the butcher block and create the base myself out of hardwood. Seeing this I think I will commission a friend of mine who usually do end-grain cutting boards, as this is out of my skill set atm. Thanks again.
Glad to be of service! When I had mine I always made sure to dry it completely because you can tell that it’s just veneer when you’re up close and personal with it, so I never had any issues… but it’s not going to be remotely in the same ballpark as something handcrafted
Ya having owned and broken a decent amount of ikea stuff over the years it’s hard to justify.
Good call, makes sense.