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[Mark ten Haaf]

So, we were pretty slow at work, and I had to come up with some money for tuition (tools), so I put an ad on CL for concrete countertop work. I landed a kitchen countertop job, and when they saw some photos of some of my wood projects, they decided that they wanted to use me for their new table and island. The table would also be accomplanied by a matching bench.
All were to be constructed out of reclaimed barn wood. (I would later find out that old, old barn wood makes short work of planer knives, and that their knots leave BEAUTIFUL DINGS in freshly honed plane irons.)


I really wanted to wait until all the pieces were done, but I don't feel like waiting anymore. I thought I'd share what's been done so far.
The counters, table, and island have been delivered, and I hope to complete the bench this week.

['Jacques Malan']

I like it very much, and can only admire you for taking on playing with reclaimed wood.
But I've only recently became aware of concrete tops and they fascinate me. Is there any steel reinforcing in there or is it only a slab?

[Mark ten Haaf]

I like it very much, and can only admire you for taking on playing with reclaimed wood.
But I've only recently became aware of concrete tops and they fascinate me. Is there any steel reinforcing in there or is it only a slab?

Yes, there is steel reinforcement. Normally I use a combination of 3/8" rebar, wire mesh and fiber mesh.

[Dan Hintz]

Ah yes, concrete countertops... fun to put in, a life-shortener taking them back out Nicely done, especially the built-in drain station.