Repair Your Butcher Block

Do you have one of those large butcher blocks that is about two inches thick? To prevent warpage these are always made of laminated strips of wood that often delaminate over time and with use. Dry climates are especially hard on these. If yours is broken, don't throw it away, repair it. It is quick and easy.

Tools and materials you will need are: 2 medium duty bar clamps, 2 slats of wood the same length or a little longer than your butcher block, wood glue, and a sanding block (or vibrating sander.

1) Match up the pieces of your butcher block.

2) Lay it on a large flat surface.

3) Apply wood glue to one side of the break and spread evenly.

4) Set the broken surfaces together and make sure that the top side is flush.

5) Place the slats of wood at opposite outer edge surfaces.

6) Set the bar clamps, evenly applying pressure until the gap between broken surfaces is gone

7) Wipe off the excess glue and allow to dry overnight

8) Remove the clamps and sand top and bottom surfaces.

9) The entire process should take no more than one hour of work time.

10) Now, keep it oiled so it doesn't dry out and crack.

Oh, and one more thing..... go buy yourself a cup of coffee with the money you saved.