Blake Barnes Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've been working on this kitchen island for the girlfriend and documented my progress (video link). I don't have all the measurements of every cut or the size of every bit/screw but thought it would be cool to share on here. It still needs a cabinet for the front. This project took me forever because I don't have a lot of free time to work on this and I live in an apartment complex with a small patio as a workspace. I do like taking on new projects, though, because that gives me an excuse to acquire some more tools! Anyways check out the video if you're bored with nothing else to do. Power Tools used:Milwaukee m18 drill driver - 2601Milwaukee m18 impact - 2650Milwaukee m12 drill driver - 2407 (bought this with the hackzall as a combo kit at Home Depot for $100!)Milwaukee m12 Hackzall - 2420Milwaukee m12 Compact Vacuum - 0850Milwaukee 5" Random Orbit Sander - 6021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/0Awu1rbmV9c 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 That thing is sweet. I love your table saw set up. What kind of finish did you use on the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Barnes Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 That thing is sweet. I love your table saw set up. What kind of finish did you use on the top? Thanks! Howard Butcher Block Conditioner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nice job man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Barnes Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nice job man!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T75R Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's a really nice job dude. Love the look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Fantastic job and I love the way you built the casement. Never seen it don't like that. That island must be rock solid. What did you end up using for the butcher block top as a finish? Great job and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Turned out nice! What were you sanding off the top piece? A finish previously applied and you sanded it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Very cool project Blake! I like the way it came out. Nice setup with the saw, goes to show no matter how small the shop, you can make it work. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Barnes Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Fantastic job and I love the way you built the casement. Never seen it don't like that. That island must be rock solid. What did you end up using for the butcher block top as a finish? Great job and welcome to the forum! Thanks a lot! I used Howard Butcher Block Conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Barnes Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Turned out nice!What were you sanding off the top piece? A finish previously applied and you sanded it off? Yes. The top came from a coffee table that we didn't use anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 awesome job....and welcome to the forums.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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