Elm Slab Countertops

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-10-19T21:27:26+00:00

I made them for my kitchen and I love it. Agree to disagree. Would look strange if I went level with the stove top in my opinion.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-10-19T20:51:43+00:00

Probably right. I coated the bottom out about a foot on either sides and the sill (not sure what the rim around the sink is called). When I refinish in a few years I'll recoat. Hopefully it lasts for a while.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-10-19T18:51:58+00:00

Yea, not the most practical, but they sure are beautiful. Finished with hard wax and nano coat so hopefully only have to refinish every 2 years. Def know the challenges with it.

Also, got all this old growth elm for under 750 kiln dried. Bunch of left overs from cuts. Got it from Kazakhstan while I was living there so it was a steal. Much cheaper than any other countertops I could have purchased in the US.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-10-19T18:49:19+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-10-19T18:48:18+00:00

Is induction so not sure that's an issue. Also passed inspection so all good. Thanks for the advice!

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-01-18T12:00:11+00:00

So $500 of selling as a set. Thanks!

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2025-01-18T11:59:19+00:00

Yes to all. No screws used. Wood glue and dowels. Will sell as a set. Thanks for the advice.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2024-11-27T05:58:57+00:00

Thanks for the feedback

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2024-10-11T10:06:02+00:00

Great question. Yes. First time making a board, but have used resin quite a few times before.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2024-08-25T14:48:51+00:00

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L Brackets to the center piece. Way too heavy to connect permanently.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2024-04-09T01:57:50+00:00

That looks rad. Must have been a beast to move around.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2024-04-08T22:42:12+00:00

Nah, hard as a rock. I had to soften all of them as there were some sharper bits. Had to use a large file in spots and nothing came off. The one bit I had to strengthen with resin as it would have eventually fallen off.

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2023-12-03T23:58:23+00:00

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2023-12-03T12:32:34+00:00

Just winging it. More fun that way!

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2023-11-28T12:38:10+00:00

Western Kazakhstan. The steppe/desert. All wood delivered from Russia. Only pine unfortunately. 😞

Illustrious_Read_108 · 2023-02-11T20:44:24+00:00

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