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Finished. Very impressed by how water repellent it is.
Totally neglected. Only just moved in. We were going to replace it.
So glad I bought the extraction unit.
First pass with 80 grit
2nd pass with 80 grit
Finished pass with 120
Finished pass with 240
Starting first coat with Osmo clear Matt
First coat
First coat completed
2nd coat completed
Final coat done
Done. Loving the colour and smoothness of it. Don't want to use it now.
FlyRink
Nice work! Looks awesome!
Ana5ta51a
Those three grooves would drive me crazy -- I can picture food and crumbs caught in them.
TVPro
Damn good job!
ilikecars
Watch out for license plates in your posts OP
memoryshuffle
Good on you for not replacing it. Looks like original mid-century work.
cornjac
Jokerthehulk
Really like the counter being over the sink. That seems so smart.
cptcr
as long as there is no surface tension running under the board though. i wonder
Eckilla
It's sealed. The water just runs straight into the sink
itscoolman
Osmo clear Matt.
IbecomeaSchnitzelplease
It looks very Professional. Great job.!
Rignak
Beautiful work. I like how just a bit if sandpaper and clear coat can give wood new life.
Eckilla
It's such a striking change for 4 hours work
gordolio
Bacteria trap.
TossABabyYodaToYourWitcher
Fosho
superfeathers
Ugh god I hate everything about it. The way it hangs over the sink, how it doesn't match anything else, those stupid little shelves
superfeathers
I mean, please tell me you're changing out hardware and rest of shelves? And look at how dirty that little sink pocket is
Eckilla
Fully agree but it'll do for now. Its old and the layout doesn't make sense. You can sleep well knowing that it'll be replaced next year.
sYferaddict
I'm thinking about buying that little wet/dry vac for myself, and I have that sander; can they attach normally or do you need an adapter?
Eckilla
If it's the same DeWalt vac and tool they fit with an supplied adapter. I was very impressed with it when I remembered to turn it on :/
shieldmaiden714
This is lovely. And I'm jealous of that sink!
alisa2089
GORGEOUS!
bigmrt
Wooden countertops are the worst material for a kitchen
Eckilla
I think grass would be worse
bigmrt
At least it would absorb some water :)
Mayyybe
Beautiful work, but I’ll never understand wooden countertops, especially with tons of other options
Piperr
Before seeing this counter, I would have agreed with you.
Turbolibros
This post is a good reason: it can be restored or repaired without needing specialized knowledge, skills or tools (still, I couldn't, haha).
tegfdd77
My friend has one, it’s a pain in the ASS
Mayyybe
See! That’s what I’m saying! Even redone, lacquered , etc... it’s porous!
wazztastic
Holy hell that is sexy. Really nice job!
schrodingersasymmetric12gauge
That sink cost more than my entire kitchen remodel.
TreeWithBranch
Nice. We need more people willing to restore.
BrentTheBiologist
Matte
Eckilla
Noooo. It's Matt here in the UK
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Thank you.
Eckilla
Matt Matt Matt Matt
ManateemSix
Whats the upright vent? Overfill? I'd be afraid of dropping something in it.
Eckilla
It's the overflow. I haven't dropped anything in there.......yet.
LordWr3ck
Beautiful restoration on that counter top. Out of curiosity, what kind and color of osmo oil did you use? Just a clear top oil or ?
Eckilla
It's the clear oil. It makes the wood look a lot darker. It's v easy to use.
cera19
Please can my company use your pictures for our Facebook page? We are a small UK based company selling osmo.
Eckilla
Do I get discount on my next order? ;)
cera19
Are you in the UK? Then yes I can sort that out ?
Eckilla
What's the name of your company and how do you intend on using it? :) You can PM me if you want.
sYferaddict
Get this man a discount!
OneOfManyBerrys
Looks very handsome. What is that little pocket thing on the right hand side of your sink?
EvolvingOpinion
Overflow tube?
froggyzoomzoomEABOD
I’m not 100% but it looks like the sink overflow. If the plug is in and the water gets that high it goes down that drain.
taborgur
That is some mighty fine work! That Osmo Clear Matt is waterproof?
crumpetsandteaforme
Yes and food safe
Eckilla
Yep. The water just pools on the top and you can wipe it down.
tchoukiwalimou
Even if i love wood, stoneis better for kitchen
bigeasy44
Stone is better for temp, it would suck to burn these with a hot pot/pan. But as a prep surface, wood can’t really be beat.
tchoukiwalimou
Look you need restauration likethat post. But stone need nothing...
bigeasy44
Yes there is maintenance, & some stones need resealing too, but you can cut directly on wood & wood is better for most food related bacteria
tchoukiwalimou
Realy ? I wouldnt bet on that bacteria side
ultimatecrazy
I see that fairy washing up liquid. I believe you are in the British Isles.
Eckilla
Indeed :)
ultimatecrazy
joid75
Beautiful! Now do the dishes in your bathtub.
lyricraine
I’m washin me and my dishes-!
Hurro
"They are soaking babe." ... "Kitchen's clean like you wanted, right?"
aselleus
I like to prepare food as I bathe
majorkira9
Alright Kramer
callmecalculus
Don’t act like you haven’t.
ElevenAndCounting
I've done it before, I was in a weird time in life...
CheeseBakedCrouton
It's the only place the tamale pot can fit...
FiftyShadesOfCauliflower
Saves a lot of water if you bathe yourself first, or at the same time.
Rockthatbooty
If you install a garbage disposal, you can do a salad there too, I think the Clarkman garbage disposal is the best for that job
PuppyDontCare
Ew
RikaRAWR
Ew, but I still laughed!
BannedbyastupidMod
Ew? You can eat food and then put the plate right into the tub with you, that's called multitasking
JustAPileOfCats
Defrost your meat at the same time why don't you.
maincarrot
Set the pasta in at the start for a tasty snack later
GrumpyOldMillennial
I'm pretty sure most guys defrost their meat while showering. Its just more efficient to do it that way.