Kitchen Island Complete … aka the last 11 months of my life

[Tom Bain]

My wife really wanted a hybrid kitchen island combining a European-style farm table with some cabinetry and also seating. No problem I said. The woodworking techniques are all pretty straightforward, but the design and sheer size of this thing (100” x 60”) presented some challenges. And we had to accommodate plumbing and electrical as well. I did a complete SketchUp model before I even started milling lumber so I knew exactly how I was going to assemble on site. By far the largest project I’ve ever taken on, but me and the wifey-poo are really happy how it turned out.

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[Ron Selzer]

Definitely something to be proud of.

[Dave Anderson NH]

Not much to say except outstanding job.

[glenn bradley]

That is just beautiful. I cannot show this to LOML or we will have to get a bigger house.

[Mike Cutler]

Tom

Very nice work, and it looks great in your Kitchen.
Big work like that is hard to get square. On smaller projects you can kind of cheat square, but on big stuff no way. Out of square will quickly reveal itself.
Once again, well done.

[John Ziebron]

Beautiful piece of work Tom. Those large projects can be challenging. I like the contrast between the base and the top. BTW, what material is the top?

[Jim Becker]

Very nice!!

But just like a top I made for one of similar size a few years ago, that's not an "island"...it's a "continent"!!!!

[Tom Bain]

Beautiful piece of work Tom. Those large projects can be challenging. I like the contrast between the base and the top. BTW, what material is the top?

John — thanks, the top is a quartzite (natural stone) that my wife picked out. I can’t remember the name off the top of my head.

[Tom M King]

Looks fantastic, and a great addition to any home!!

[Ron Citerone]

Gorgeous! Worth all the time you put in!

[David Falkner]

Great looking kitchen and island - excellent work!

[Patrick McCarthy]

Tom, great job. I really like the leg treatment; well proportioned and quite attractive.

If you ever feel the need for more practice, come on over to my house!

Best, Patrick

[Mike Allen1010]

Very, very nice – love the design seem super practical! Must've been a real bear hauling the completed components on-site for assembly. Dude I'm sure you know you just set yourself up for a lifetime of projects from your better half – here's hoping she's not looking to replace the kitchen cabinets anytime soon!

Cheers, Mike