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  • Wooden kitchen work tops, where from?
  • tinybits
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    I’m looking t freshen up the kitchen and want a nice oak worktop. Loads of places to get them from, however looking for recommendations. Someone who can pre cut the sink etc would be good.
    Thanks

    Stoner
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    Perimeter counter tops from Ikea. I made the centre island using some from an ebay seller. Not sure who would do the sink cut out though. TBH patience, some good blades and a cheap jigsaw and you should be able to do it yourself.

    druidh
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    Ikea. I used a jigsaw for cutting the sink/hob. If you are used to cutting pine and other softwoods, just be prepared for the fact that oak is a lot tougher.

    supersessions9-2
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    Better off hiring a big router and worktop will get a better finish and less likely to get angled cuts.

    Also have ikea oak, and a bit of honister slate.

    tinybits
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    Ikea would be great, but I think they only do 2.5m lengths and I need a 3.0m. Happy enough doing the work, but need a reputable supplier.

    druidh
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    Yep – I used a router for corners and other, visible, cuts. Not too fussed under the hob/sink edge though.

    geoffj
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    Ikea would be great, but I think they only do 2.5m lengths and I need a 3.0m.

    Biscuit jointer?

    wallop
    Full Member

    How do you cut work tops to fit angles which aren’t exactly 90 degrees?

    Stoner
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    Or you can use these instead of biscuits if you have access to a router:

    Stoner
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    How do you cut work tops to fit angles which aren’t exactly 90 degrees?

    a work top jig, router, angle finder, and big balls.

    EDIT> BTW those three “dog bone end” slots on that jig are for the jointing bolts.

    scousebri
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    If you are looking at fitting an oak top then i think you would be best steering clear of cheap jigsaws etc. Could end up being a costly mistake. Hire a router and sink and mason jig from HSS. Practice on a few old pieces of timber, When you have got the confidence just go for it, slow and steady, cutting at a 10mm depth with each run of the router.Better still get a trades man in to do it for you.

    georgecats_0
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    screwfix,and if your quick get b and q to price match,they will give you extra discount,i bought beech,sure they do oak though

    bruneep
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    Oh expect to see another ad for cheap wooden kitchens anytime soon

    tinybits
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    I’ve got access to more woodworking tools than you could shake a stick at, from hand routers to 4m bed, 5 axis CNC machines. I really don’t want a joint the thing is, it’s actually not worth doing if I can get a 3m piece and simply cut out a sink and trim to exact length. Easy win that way!

    Stoner
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    3m lengths available on eBay delivered.

    Go for the largest dimension staves that you can for the price youre willing to pay.

    Blazin-saddles
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    I buy mine from here but delivery may be the killer. The prime oak is of very good quality and finishes up nicely. Probably used them on 20 customers kitchens now as well as my own house.

    http://www.woodworktops.com

    Blazin-saddles
    Free Member

    Stoner is right, get 40mm x 40mm staves if you can.

    ebygomm
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    Worktop express

    Our kitchen is from Ikea but went with worktop express as we needed lengths greater than 2.5m too.

    harrytoo
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    After a disaster in cutting worktops while doing my previous kitchen we used:

    Barncrest

    Made to measure, millimeter perfect, cut outs completed for Hob and underslung sink, drainer grooves cut, taphole drilled, ready for me to lift into place.

    Was very impressed.

    tinybits
    Free Member

    Some good links there, many thanks

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