DIY Stove Top Cover for Electric or Gas Stove | Version 2.0
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- I did a diy video on how to build a stove top cover a while back and have learned quite a bit over the last couple years of making them. Let me show you the new techniques and tricks I am using to build my stove covers faster and better. You can use these noodle boards as an electric stove cover or a gas stove cover. Make sure your stove is off and completely cool before placing the cover on the range top. Also be sure your stove does not have a lit pilot light that is on all the time. They can be and are fire hazards if used improperly. These make excellent extra kitchen decor and storage, especially if you don't use your electric or gas range very much. You can make these stove cover for campers, travel trailers or your home. To make an oven cover, all you need is one 10 foot 1x6 and one 8 foot 1x4. I use the Kreg pocket hole jig to join the boards together to make a super strong wood stove cover.
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I have seen a lot of these before.
thats a geat idea with the level thanks for that tip
I made myself a stove top cover about 8 years ago with a wood base and tile top. I would recommend using high heat resistant paint on the sides and bottom to protect accidental fires. I forgot to check to make sure all the gas burners were cold and put the cover on the stove when I realized an hour later that I had forgotten to check. When I removed the cover, yep one back burn was on low, and the heat resistant paint did its job. The board with the heat resistant paint was really hot, yet it did not set fire.
I'm sure lots of people have started fires with these. We had an electric stove with knobs on the front. We were constantly brushing passed them an accidentally turning the stove on. Would not use a cover on that type of stove. Accidents happen. Also, would not sell these without insurance. People will make mistakes and blame you for it.
I ended up wood-burning in mine and staining it with a food-safe stain. First one and it turned out great!
Finally, a noodle board and not some piece of wood with metal handles stuck on top of it! Thank you! 😊
Anyone else watch his videos like ten times before they make what they're watching? Not that it's confusing but its quite the contrary, so much info so well explained that the more I watch, the more I feel like I've made it before. So thankful for finding this Chanel.
Thank you!
Channel. I'm not into Chanel 😆
The difference in your videos from then til now is amazing. Love your stuff.
Thank you
Thank you for giving us some free projects for us to get started. I get you make money from plans that you worked hard designing and I love your work. So thanks for taking time to show us some projects for free!
Thank you for being so generous with your project tips, building tips and even marketing tips. Not many people would take the time to help set-up someone else in what could be a semi-profitable hobby. AND that you were so honest of telling us how you got started. It really helps the true beginner thinking they too can do something honest and productive. Thanks again Mr. 731 Woodworks : )
Glad to help
as a relatively new supporter, i just want to say how incredibly proud i am of you. you have no doubt touched millions and become SO good at your craft
Thank you! 👊
Hey Boss, had to come back to watch this video again. Made 2 of these months ago - one for us and my brother. People saw them and would be curious - now I have to make 6 more, very happy to. You have a great instructor's voice and leave nothing out. It's the little things that some gloss over (pun intended) that you explain probably from getting there yourself. Thanks for spreading your knowledge - I know I'll be making more of these... not so old Marine? Old Corpsman here... God Bless...
That's awesome. I've never been in the military. I'm a police officer.
@@731Woodworks Cool, thank you!! Back The Blue!!
Just started woodworking. I made a small cutting board and showed my mom. She asked me for a stovetop thingy! Here we go! Thanks for the video.
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This is one of the first things I will make when the snow melts this spring. Thank you!
Awesome
I built 2 for the stoves at our small church (around 75 people). I had 5 comments from members that the thought they were beautiful!! One I did in red oak and on in dark walnut. The only thing I made in wood before this was 2 lazy susans and I am 71 years of age. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and yours
That is great!
I'm impressed. The simplest way to get a flat side without jointer.!
Your trick for jointing using a level should be more well known! Every other youtuber I've seen making videos about "how to joint boards without a jointer" all involve building some kind of wood jig. Just use a damn level! Great idea
Must admit I borrowed it from someone I saw on Instagram, then shared it with the RUclips world lol.
@@731Woodworks hey a good idea is a good idea. I just found your channel and I've been watching your videos back to back. I wish I could show you some of the pieces I've made so far.
you can, just send me pics on instagram or FB @731woodworks
I just finished up one of these. The bench cookies haven't made it to the top of my wish list yet, so I borrowed a pro tip from Paul Seller's channel and simply countersunk 4 screws into a 18" square piece of scrap sheathing. I ground the points off the screws first. These home made bench cookies worked like a charm and were free. I like free. lol
I'm DEFINITELY not heckling right now, At first I didn't understand your "level against the track" (I think) method you used....HOWEVER, I really like it after thinking about it a few times. Basically you're trying to eliminate the imperfections of the boards by adhering/sliding the boards WITH the level at the same time, to use the straight side of the level to guarantee a straight side of the board you're cutting. I'm a novice wood worker, but I really think that's a good idea. Good for you sir!!!
It's a great way to get a straight edge on the board without a jointer
I was wondering if someone was gonna comment on that. If the fence is off then wouldn’t the level be off and so would the board? I don’t get it.
@@jamesPerez1980 You hold the trailing end of the board tight against the level, and slide them together. If there is a bend in the board, then the front end will be away from the level, while the back end is against the level. You push the board forward, along with the level at the same rate. This makes a straight edge on the cut edge of the board. This new edge will NOT be parallel to the edge that was against the level, but WILL be parallel to the level itself (this assumes that the level is straight).
The reason you do this, instead of just using the fence, is not to correct for the angle of the fence, but to adjust for a crooked board. You COULD use the same technique with just the fence, but it's tricky to slide the board like that; you'd naturally want to push the entire board edge flush to the fence, and if the edge of the board is curved, you wouldn't get a straight cut. The curved board might rock slightly, causing a crooked cut. The level acts sort of like a sled, to keep the board in the same orientation. This whole technique, or any table saw jointing technique, assumes that the fence is parallel to the blade. You need to square your fence before every cut.
That's how it makes sense to me.
Good work Matt! Couple of things. 1. Responsibility for not burning the house down is on the buyer. Motorcycles are dangerous but people ride them every day. That’s their choice and this is a free country. 2. Have you considered just glueing the boards without pocket holes? The boards will break before the tight bond gives and the frames around will add stability. Could save you a lot of time if you master a flat glue up.
Thank you. True on the glue. I’m batching these out pretty quick so the pocket holes help speed up the process
Qtips are good for getting stain in pocket holes
Yes!
LOL! Now that's the proper application of intelligence and ingenuity!
My only issue with the Q-tip is it leaving cotton strands maybe I should spring for the name brand ones next time 😆 what I have found that works also are little cheap kids art set brushes for like paint by numbers or something
Hey Matt, thank you so much for helping people out! I really appreciate what you do man and I just wanted to let you know. Take care,
Steve O
I appreciate that!
I've watched this video a couple of times now, and I think this will be my next project. I really like your design. Other designs I've see just look like a couple of boards put together and some store bought handles attached... I appreciate your attention to detail when explaining how things go together and tips for getting the best finished project. Thanks!
Thank you
I have made a few stovetop covers, but none like this. I will definitely give this a shot! Thanks for sharing
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I don't know if you know, but q tips work awsum in the pocket holes....awsum job
Sliding the board with a level through the table saw to get square sides is brilliant! Thanks 🤙
At the 11:46 mark I thought your hand was covered in blood. LOL.
Thanks for the instructions, though. Awesome work.
Made one of these for my wife. She loves it! Thanks! Keep the videos coming I watch every one.
Thank you!
Yeah!! Someone that finally knows wood work and brings up prestain! I’m such a big believer!! In it!! Awesome vid!’ Thanks for sharing!
I am making one of these right now myself but i'm making it with hardwood like I do for cutting boards that way it can double as a cutting board since nearly 100% of the time that I need a cutting board I am using the stove/oven which means I can just move it to the counter to cut on then when cooking is all done, boom, back over the stove top.
Thank you for the video and the care you take in them and not just being like "you can slap these together for $5 and sell them for $50".
Adding this to my wish list to build. I only have a jig saw and a drill. I’ll have to improvise :)
You can do it
I believe I can :)
There is another version by a girl, no talking she just show the process, very simple , and it almost seem like it took 5 minutos she is a beginner as well. This is beautifull but it could be made in to a more simple project.
Jig saw blades can flex, so really take your time making the cuts. If you find you're having problems getting straight edges to join the boards, you can clamp down a board to use as a straight edge guide, or you can swap out the plan and buy a 48 x 48 inch piece of plywood and cut it down to size. Due to the limited tools, you can just be OCD with sanding and make up the difference. If you don't have a pocket hole guide, wood glue (the Titebond type anyway) is rated for about 3,600 pounds per square inch so the wood would break before the glued joint would fail if applied properly. If you enjoy doing stuff like this, watch for yard sales, Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook and so on for people selling tools. There are many people that buy tools for a few projects then turn around and sell them for very little money. I got my Ryobi tablesaw for $50 and the blade looked like it had barely been used. Good luck!
Oh awesome! Thank you for the advice 😊
Now I need even more tools. Forstner Bit......I liked the idea of using a level against the fence for your first cut. I can do that on my radial arm saw. Great idea.
Getting my material tomorrow to built it. Also changing to a water based polyurethane. I like the idea of how fast it dries.
Barry
Thanks
I'm totally new to woodworking, just wanted to say thanks for this video. Really great and easy to understand.
Wait. Why would people thumbs down this? This is a really good video for people just starting out. I know this because I am just starting out.
I appreciate that. Can’t make everyone happy
731 Woodworks I appreciate the instruction especially with the base. Looking at what you made I would have thought it was one big board and not multiple 1x6 boards glued and pocket screwed together. Thanks for the videos and not making people trying to learn woodwork feel dumb.
I appreciate your feedback and kind words!
I gave it a thumbs down because placing anything combustible over your stove burners is a DUMB and dangerous idea.
Ed Berkel I think that is a fair statement
Great video! I do not know if you are a police officer but the blue line flag stands out. A great many people are offended by the alteration of their country's flag to create a symbol for police officers. The workshop is your personal space to do with as you like but you are inviting us into it and making it public. I love the idea of this simple project.
Flag ain’t going anywhere. I support our police officers and that’s what that flag stands for.
@@731Woodworks As I said, do as you please. I also support good policing. The flag of a nation should not be altered and used as a symbol for any group. It is sacred and belongs to every citizen. Thanks for the love. Best.
I use that same clear coat, I mix 50/50 with mineral spirits put it in a Hersheys syrup bottle that way I can squirt it onto the wood and wipe it on with a rag dries really fast and you can reapply faster. For thicker coats just mix with less mineral spirits but takes longer to dry. Great video, can’t wait to make this one for our RV.
The heading of your vedio says stove cover for electric or gas stove. But at the end you said not to use on a gas stove, which one is it.?..
I can’t believe how effective that stain was. Man, maybe I’m underestimating the value of stain. And the lack of pre-stain might be why I wrote it off so easily the few times I’ve tried it.....Thanks for teaching so well. 👍🙏
Thank you for this video. I just finished a stove cover inspired by what you built here.
My wife and I really enjoy watching your videos! Keep up the great work!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you! What an excellent way of getting parallel and straight edges! I will try this method in the next couple days. Blessings to you and yours.
Let me know how it works for you
I did this yesterday, worked very well for me.
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I like the idea of using glue and pocket screws. My wife prefers drawer pulls with three inch openings on a flat side board on the two sides.
Just discovered your channel great info I like the stove cover going to make one for my wife. Congratulations and happy Anniversary tomorrow is 7/31
Man, I sincerely appreciate your videos. I am ready to launch my own business and you have been a great help! If you are ever near Crossville, TN let me know I would love to visit with you my brother! God bless you guys!
Thank you
Thank you I made my first one Your explanation how to make them was amazing and detail I messed up like four sets of handles I learned from each one it was a fun project
Glad you enjoyed the project!
Same here. The holes were a trip. Finally I got it, 5 toys later.
I meant 5 handles later
Thank you for sharing with us the build process and taking the time to put this all together! 👷
I like the dual purpose of the stove cover and tray! Thank you very much. 😄
Glad you enjoyed it!
I promisted one of these to my Aunt in N.C. I better get busy! Thanks for sharing .
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I was wanting to start woodworking and this video gave me the confidence to start making stuff. I just made my first noodle board and all that is left is to seal it. Keep up the great work!
That is awesome! You're welcome! How did the noodle board come out for you?
@@731Woodworks I am very happy with it and got some good experiences to grow from. I need to get some sort of jointer, either table or hand planer to deal with wood bowing. Other than that, it's just better attention to detail and improving techniques.
Thanks, for this video. I decided to do it. I haven't been building anything in the last 5 or 6 years but you got me hooked with this one.
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Thanks for the detailed illustration; it is appreciated!
Great job now I need to make one for the wife thanks for all the tips
Go for it
I'm about to go ahead and try to build one of these out of palletwood soon, hope I don't mess it up lol. I'm very happy you shared this, good sir. keep up the good work and take care
I love the idea and love the blood!!
lol thanks. Red paint though
I would have kept the idea it was blood! "I put blood, sweat, and a lil poly on my work" (war face) lol
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@@731Woodworks blood looks better shouldnt have told me!! 😄
lol
One of my favorite videos by you.
I love this guys videos. He is so knowledgeable.
Thank you
Such an informative video! You seem like a very kind man too, I would have loved to have you as my carpentry teacher in highschool!
Thank you
you make pocket holes look easy
I think you need to add a first aid kit to your toolbox! You’re bleeding! Lol great video and awesome product
This was my first nice project last year making them as Christmas gifts. Only major difference I see is that I use dowels and glue for the board bottom and glue and brad nails for the sides and back. They were incredibly popular as gifts and all the ladies in my family loved them. As a project for sale there has been some interest but plenty of push back on pricing. I've been getting $70 to $80 at best so far. This could be due to location and economy in my area being a bit behind as I see them averaging much higher on Etsy.
Great step by step video and as always I love watching your channel.
Thank you for your video on this build. I used your handle design and just modified the back piece a bit. This was a Christmas present for someone and they absolutely loved it again ty sir!
I love these covers. You do a great job on them.
Thank you very much!
You should start a small business and specialize in rvs. You would make a fortune! I always wanted one like that for my small trailer. I bought a kind of crappy one and one of my friends used it actually as a cutting board and destroyed it on the first weekend.
I built my first one for myself. It's sitting on my gas stove. No problems so far.
Nice work. Good instructional video.
Love the board, going try to make one for my RV!👍🙌💞
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Very nice work. I am in need of a new jig saw and then I will be trying this one out.
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Excellent and detailed demonstration of this nice project.
Matt thank you for all your advice. Just getting started with my woodworking skills. Very helpful and your encouragement keeps me going. Keep up the great work you do. 1 Thes5:11
Glad to help
Thanks for the great videos, tips, tricks and very detailed information! There are some of us that are very appreciative of it, I know I am. Looking for ideas and I came across your page, the videos I've watched so far are great! I'm in the construction field but looking for side hustle ideas. Now for those bad mouthing and giving thumbs down, well, common sense goes a long way! He said it would also go great on an ottoman, so put it there instead of the stove and quit telling him what a bad idea the stove is when he already warned people of this! Just appreciate the time he's taking to share how he makes things or don't watch. Simple as that!
I appreciate the kind words.
Gr8 job,I will make one for my wife too, its my third woodwork!!!,thank you for nice video
Nice
Thumbed up for the jointing trick with the level.
Thanks
I like the knots in the wood. Hard get
Well done man! Simple design, but it adds nice character to a kitchen space.
Thank you
I made one myself and the wife and I love it. Would love to show you.
Enjoyed the video. Straight forward to the point.
Thank you
You could use your Shapeoko CNC to carve interesting designs into the stove top cover.
Cool Idea, I'll have to give this a shot soon.
Go for it!
Dude the tip with the Level Priceless!!
Glad it helped!
I have been struggling to afford a jointer and planer. I just got the x Carve and trying to chose and pick the bigger tools is tuff. I am trying to grow my business and can not say thank you enough!
You’re welcome. I want to get the X carve myself. How do you like it so far?
Wow. Turned out nice
Cam, great video it was very informative as well as interesting , even the best authors go off genre and still remain interesting.
Great Video!! I already have a Festool Domino machine, which I will use for joinery. Other than that, I plan to build a serving tray for moving food and utensils out to the back patio, where we spend a lot of time. So with a few adjustments, this a great build procedure. Simple, easy, no exotic tools (except for my domino machine, which isn't necessary, I just already own it). Thanks.
Nice. That’ll make for smooth looking board
You should make yourself a lazy Susan. So you can turn your project when your staining instead of holding on to it. It'll make life a little easier. I did and it's great way to stain or paint your projects without handling them.
thanks for the tip! That's a great idea
@@731Woodworks Your welcome
I love your kitchen looks good
Great video well done you make it look effortless thank you
Thank you
Made my first stove top cover. Thanks for the help!
Awesome 👊🏻
Just another example of a fine useful simple DIY project with awesome clear cut instructions. Love how you do all your presentations/videos
I use shop grade Q-Tips for staining the insides of my pocket holes. Bulk quantities of which can be bought at Rockler /Amazon among other places
Harleymike/chicago
I appreciate that. I will certainly look into those Q tips. That’ll save a ton of time! Thanks.
Great stuff! I’m buying that router today. You’re better with the jigsaw than I am. I can’t ever get a square cut. The blade always bends off to one side or the other. I like the Minwax wipe on poly I always end up with runs using a brush. I probably won’t do anything but a mineral oil natural finish. The wife will use it as a cutting board. I’ve got oak, ash, walnut and pine boards from trees that fell or were taken down on our land. I think I’ll try the oak for this. I don’t know why I never thought of your jointing trick with the level. My solution wasn’t as good.
An oak one would be nice!
@@731Woodworks for the guy having trouble with jigsaw cuts. With the jigsaw, if it oscillates, setting that up will help keep the cut plumb, also let the saw do the cutting just maintain steady pressure forward, but not so much the blade deflects. Start the cut plumb, ive seen people have issues with that and dont curve the cut, just push in a straight line.
For a production run on these i would use a bandsaw, drill press and scroll saw on the handles, tablesaw on the panel and a miter saw on the end cuts, but that could be eliminated with a table saw crosscut sled.
Thank you for the tips
Great job and thanks for taking the time to put this together and share with us...
Thank you. Glad you liked it
Great video. I really appreciate you sharing it with us
Thank you for the kind words!
Appreciate you taking the time to explain your process. Very detailed and helpful
You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful
At about 8 minutes you gave a tip I have not seen, using your level and table saw to edge join boards. You should include in any future tips and tricks videos.
I have a full video about it on the channel already
Looking at the design. What if you made the back taller to cover the stove control knobs and had a cutout for the clock. This way no one would turn the stove on not remembering to remove the stove cover. Thinking of kids.
This has been the most interesting video I've watched for a very long time. Thank you very much. I've subscribed and will definately watch more.
Welcome aboard!
You are so good at these tutorials and videos! Using you for my recon & research! TFS, I appreciate it and the marketing tips is such a bonus. Here from your Jumpstart community xoxo Sandy DIY
Thank you
Cool project.
Very great job very detailed I like that
Thank you
I believe that it would be good for riser in the back to have an extension of about 6 inches taller to cover the stove knobs so that they can't get accidentally turned on. It could hinge up or clip on
that could work
Thank you, I really want to build one or more of these.
I wonder if you can make a flag into one.... hmmm
Awesome job! Clean look and great color!
Thank you
Love the thin blue line flag!!!
Thanks! The build video for it is here: ruclips.net/video/m2LqCYzkOls/видео.html
What design do you use for stoves with raised heating elements or grates for natural gas?
Same design
Great video and great project. I rarely watch videos more then 7-10 minutes long. Can't keep my attention on 'em. Watched yours all the way through! Will probably watch it again to see if I missed anything. Thanks for the info. Earned a new subscriber today!
Awesome. Thank you.
Great tutorial
Thanks
Your videos are great are the best yet. It takes someone who cares for everyone to give trade secrets away. I’m certainly a fan and I’m retiring soon and want to start making some projects like yours. Thanks for sharing
Thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you.