Tiny Kitchen Counter Top

Our design calls for a six-foot kitchen counter with a standard 24" width.  To save money, we are laminating 2-inch strips of pine.  For strength, and to discourage warping, we are gluing and screwing each strip to the next.  The surface finish will be hand-rubbed oil and beeswax.  Most recommend against using pine in favor of more durable hardwoods like oak and maple.  However there are accounts of decades old pine cutting boards that last if maintained.  When the counter top is complete, we will cut a hole for a small sink.

Our kitchen counter top will be one giant cutting board.

Pictured here it is 2/3 complete.