counter tops

[Jeff Mills]

I am thinking about using the Kreg system to fasten 1" cherry boards

to make my kitchen counter tops. I quizzed the Kreg rep ant the Atlanta wood working show over the weekend he said there should not be a problem at all and would work fine with no glue,which sounds good to me but I would rather only do it once. Any feed back would appreciated.

Thanks  

[Henry Parslow]

Screws will hold but joints are not sealed. Is Cherry a good idea for a counter top ? Check with a lumber co.

[Kim C]

I did this with a small vanity top from 1" oak. I haven't used it yet because the seams are so obvious on the ends once routered with a decorative edge. This happened because it was planed from rough lumber and the edges were not perfect. Once fitted together there were some small gaps. So, make sure the edges that fit together are absolutely perfect!
I would love to see pictures!

[Anthony Lanting]

Kim- Did you have any edge banding around the top where you routed it?

Kim Carroll said:

I did this with a small vanity top from 1" oak. I haven't used it yet because the seams are so obvious on the ends once routered with a decorative edge. This happened because it was planed from rough lumber and the edges were not perfect. Once fitted together there were some small gaps. So, make sure the edges that fit together are absolutely perfect!
I would love to see pictures!

[Jeff Mills]

There is a great article this month in Fine Homebuilding this month using Cherry counter tops,they do apear to be glued
which I can do also. I am a month away from finishing the cabinets so I have plenty of time for more research and feed back
I will post pic's as I am nearing the end
Thanks for the reply

Henry Parslow said:

Screws will hold but joints are not sealed. Is Cherry a good idea for a counter top ? Check with a lumber co.

[Kim C]

No, I was determined to try it without them... needless to say it didn't meet my expectations.

Anthony Lanting said:

Kim- Did you have any edge banding around the top where you routed it?

Kim Carroll said:

I did this with a small vanity top from 1" oak. I haven't used it yet because the seams are so obvious on the ends once routered with a decorative edge. This happened because it was planed from rough lumber and the edges were not perfect. Once fitted together there were some small gaps. So, make sure the edges that fit together are absolutely perfect!
I would love to see pictures!