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Butcher block miter question
Posted on 3/11/24 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 3/11/24 at 11:20 pm
I'm going to be joining 2 pieces of butcher block counter top in an L shape. So do I want to miter them in a 45° joint or butt one end into the side of the other in a 90° joint? If miter, is it really a 45? Or is there a better way?
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Posted on 3/12/24 at 6:44 am to LordSnow
Depending on the dimensions it might be better to cut the "leg" piece in half so you have 3 pieces, and lay them so the joints all run parallel to the floor joints or something like that.
A miter joint only looks good if done very precisely IMO, and that can be very hard to do depending on how you are going to cut it, how square the walls actually are, etc.
A miter joint only looks good if done very precisely IMO, and that can be very hard to do depending on how you are going to cut it, how square the walls actually are, etc.
Posted on 3/12/24 at 6:56 am to LordSnow
I did this last year. I used a kreg track saw and cut one at a 45. I then laid that piece on top of the other and traced the next cut so it'd match perfectly. Came out pretty damn close. I was happy with it especially considering my lack of finish woodworking skills.
If the butcher block you're buying is anything like the cheap stuff my wife got the edges are rounded. You'd have to take a little of the edge off to get them to have a smooth transition if you're butting them.
If the butcher block you're buying is anything like the cheap stuff my wife got the edges are rounded. You'd have to take a little of the edge off to get them to have a smooth transition if you're butting them.
Posted on 3/12/24 at 7:07 am to LordSnow
Posted on 3/12/24 at 9:19 am to Loup
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If the butcher block you're buying is anything like the cheap stuff my wife got the edges are rounded. You'd have to take a little of the edge off to get them to have a smooth transition if you're butting them.
^ good advice for the OP
Posted on 3/12/24 at 9:44 am to LordSnow
I prefer the look of the miter edge. If you go that route do as the poster above suggested. Cut 1 at a 45 then cut the other to your material. 2 45s may not always like up with everything else
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