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Installation Guide

Installing your Butcher Block

There are two methods we recommend for installing your new custom crafted butcher block. Both methods work the same in terms of strength and durability but depend on which style of cabinet you have.


Cabinets with a built in mounting rail

For cabinets with 1 x 2 bracing around the top inside perimeter of the cabinet/cabinets, drill holes every 16-24 inches around the perimeter. The hole in the mounting rail should be oversize, around 3/16 or so for a #10 screw. With drilling completed put your block on the cabinet/cabinets and drill an undersized hole (slightly smaller than the shank of the screw, 1/8th inch for a #10 screw) in the bottom of the block. The length of screw required can be different for different cabinets depending if the rail is flush with the top surface or inset below the top surface of the cabinet. Screw length is figured by measuring the distance from the bottom of the mounting rail to the top surface of the cabinet plus 3/4 inch.  Using the proper length screws and a flat washer snug the block down until the washer starts to pull up to the brace. Once the washer contacts the mounting rail, give about a 1/4 turn more. Do not over tighten.


Cabinets without a built in mounting rail

Install 1 inch angle brackets every 16-24 inches flush with the top of the cabinet on the inside perimeter using the screws provided or a #10 3/4 inch screw. If your cabinet wall is 3/4 of an inch or thinner shorter screws may be necessary and can be found at any hardware store. After all the angle brackets are in place, set the block on the cabinet in the desired mounting location and use the holes in the top of the bracket to mark the block with the hole location. Once the marking step is complete, remove the block from the cabinet and drill pilot holes on the marked locations with a 1/8th inch drill bit, being careful not to drill to deep. Marking the drill bit with a piece of painters tape at the depth of the threads of the screw and flipping the block over makes this step easier. Lastly, put the block back in place and fasten it down using the screws. Snug the block down until the head of the screw contacts the bracket and the bracket touches the block then give about 1/4 turn more. Do not over tighten.


Remember, your new butcher block is a wood product. Wood products will expand and contract slightly with temperature change, by just snugging the fastener you allow the smallest amount of movement without damaging the block or your cabinets.

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