Gaby Kitchen Island

Submitted by DWL on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 17:15

I used Ana's Gaby Kitchen Island plans and shortened the island to fit our small kitchen. I did not have reclaimed wood, so I used a vinegar and steel wool solution to transform the fir and pine into a completely unexpected look. For the top, I trimmed the edges of the 2 x 6s with my table saw to get a smoother top surface, then routered the edges with a 1/2 inch round over bit (thanks Steve Ramsey). I used white pine down the middle to make up for the edges I removed which looks like a cool custom stripe. (I also used the white pine for the side supports so hopefully there's some cohesion.)

Thank you Ana for the inspiration and great project! Can't wait for the next one :)

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Vinegar and Steel Wool Solution for color; Min Wax Finishing Paste.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner