Design-Build-Go GP Factor table treatment and bundle review

[David Czarnecki]

Put together this fun video showing treatment of your GP Factor table with Walrus wax. We have done two other videos with installing the lights that are fantastic. We have been selling the tables, install kits with the lights and now have bundled them up all together to get all in one bundle. Feel free to call with any questions at 704-682-9323. Link to purchase and free shipping (Continental US). https://www.design-build-go.com/product-page/rear-door-bundle-table-lights-with-kit-polish

View: https://youtu.be/TDK5xFnTFlU

 

[C-Mack]

Watco makes a butcher block/cutting board “food safe” stain that is available in darker colors including a grey or ebony. Curious what that would look like on the GP board for those who don’t like the plain or lighter color perhaps?

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/watco/butcher-block-oil-plus-stain

 

[David Czarnecki]

Watco makes a butcher block/cutting board “food safe” stain that is available in darker colors including a grey or ebony. Curious what that would look like on the GP board for those who don’t like the plain or lighter color perhaps?

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/watco/butcher-block-oil-plus-stain

It would be fun to try one tone on one side a another tone on the other since you don't really see them at the same time.

 

[C-Mack]

It would be fun to try one tone on one side an another tone on the other since you don't really see them at the same time.

I have a table on order and may try staining one side of it to see how it looks. If I do it I’ll post some pictures.

 

[Chrisinboston]

I did Howards oil on the food side after a light sand, looks good.

 

[TK42one]

Put together this fun video showing treatment of your GP Factor table with Walrus wax. We have done two other videos with installing the lights that are fantastic. We have been selling the tables, install kits with the lights and now have bundled them up all together to get all in one bundle. Feel free to call with any questions at 704-682-9323. Link to purchase and free shipping (Continental US). https://www.design-build-go.com/product-page/rear-door-bundle-table-lights-with-kit-polish

View: https://youtu.be/TDK5xFnTFlU

David, have table already, like the lights but did not see separate on your website

 

[C-Mack]

I just installed the GP Factor table and let me just say the quality of their products is incredible. The table and folding mechanism is built like a Swiss watch and installation was a breeze with no issues… gotta love a well engineered product like this. I also took some extra time and stained the cutting board for a more subdued look.

I used a pre-stain conditioner and four coats of Varathane (Ebony) stain then simply sealed it with a wax paste. I wanted to preserve the natural finish of the bamboo and didn’t really want to mess around with polyurethanes. I won’t be preparing food directly on the cutting board as I’ll use a smaller plastic cutting board on top in order to keep the shelf looking nice. Here are some pictures for those interested in how it turned out.

 

[ColoradoMike]

I just installed the GP Factor table and let me just say the quality of their products is incredible. The table and folding mechanism is built like a Swiss watch and installation was a breeze with no issues… gotta love a well engineered product like this. I also took some extra time and stained the cutting board for a more subdued look.

I used a pre-stain conditioner and four coats of Varathane (Ebony) stain then simply sealed it with a wax paste. I wanted to preserve the natural finish of the bamboo and didn’t really want to mess around with polyurethanes. I won’t be preparing food directly on the cutting board as I’ll use a smaller plastic cutting board on top in order to keep the shelf looking nice. Here are some pictures for those interested in how it turned out.

Was the varathane food grade? Also what wax did you use? I just got mine a couple of hours ago and am headed to Home Depot to pick some up!

I got the cubby table from GP factor as a scratch and dent and I could only find one minor imperfection that is NOT noticeable at all! Will be installing it here tonight!!!

Thanks for the pictures @C-Mack … looks great!

 

[C-Mack]

Was the varathane food grade? Also what wax did you use? I just got mine a couple of hours ago and am headed to Home Depot to pick some up!

I got the cubby table from GP factor as a scratch and dent and I could only find one minor imperfection that is NOT noticeable at all! Will be installing it here tonight!!!

Thanks for the pictures @C-Mack … looks great!

The stain I used was just Varathane standard stuff. I won’t be putting food products in direct contact with the board as I use a separate smaller HDPE board for chopping, etc… I wanted to keep the GP board looking good and use it more as just a handy shelf for general prep and let the other cutting board take the abuse and keep it disinfected or throw it away once used up.

There are products from Watco (see image below) which are supposed to be food safe but what really is 100% these days as it seems like there are chemicals and risks with everything. The GP board is so nice I wanted to treat it a bit more like a piece of furniture hence the stain and wax to try and keep it hydrated as I live in a low humidity area.

Here are some pictures of the products I used and I believe you can get them at Home Depot or someplace similar. I used a combination of foam brush and lint free painters rags for application. Use a pre-conditioner first wait about 30 minutes or so then apply the stain. Once you have the stain to the color you like let it fully dry for about 24 hours then wipe it down with a clean rag and then you can apply the wax which was oddly therapeutic. Enjoy!

 

[ColoradoMike]

The stain I used was just Varathane standard stuff. I won’t be putting food products in direct contact with the board as I use a separate smaller HDPE board for chopping, etc… I wanted to keep the GP board looking good and use it more as just a handy shelf for general prep and let the other cutting board take the abuse and keep it disinfected or throw it away once used up.

There are products from Watco (see image below) which are supposed to be food safe but what really is 100% these days as it seems like there are chemicals and risks with everything. The GP board is so nice I wanted to treat it a bit more like a piece of furniture hence the stain and wax to try and keep it hydrated as I live in a low humidity area.

Here are some pictures of the products I used and I believe you can get them at Home Depot or someplace similar. I used a combination of foam brush and lint free painters rags for application. Use a pre-conditioner first wait about 30 minutes or so then apply the stain. Once you have the stain to the color you like let it fully dry for about 24 hours then wipe it down with a clean rag and then you can apply the wax which was oddly therapeutic. Enjoy!

Thank you Sir! We will probably be using it for having food on it so I will probably go the Food Safe route. I have used Tung oil in the past and may go with that.

I was at Home Depot just now but they only had the Watco (in the food safe) and it was Ebony. We generally like the color of the board as is but a slightly deeper finish would be nice and I think the Tung oil will be ok...as well as mineral oil. I would definitely apply a wax afterwards.

Ill be sure to post up some pics here once it is installed!

~Mike

 

[C-Mack]

Thank you Sir! We will probably be using it for having food on it so I will probably go the Food Safe route. I have used Tung oil in the past and may go with that.

I was at Home Depot just now but they only had the Watco (in the food safe) and it was Ebony. We generally like the color of the board as is but a slightly deeper finish would be nice and I think the Tung oil will be ok...as well as mineral oil. I would definitely apply a wax afterwards.

Ill be sure to post up some pics here once it is installed!

~Mike

For sure share some pictures when you get it all done so we can see how nice it looks.

 

[David Czarnecki]

David, have table already, like the lights but did not see separate on your website

I can put up a link for them and all the kitted wiring. Feel free to call me at 704-682-9323 with any questions as well.

 

[David Czarnecki]

I just installed the GP Factor table and let me just say the quality of their products is incredible. The table and folding mechanism is built like a Swiss watch and installation was a breeze with no issues… gotta love a well engineered product like this. I also took some extra time and stained the cutting board for a more subdued look.

I used a pre-stain conditioner and four coats of Varathane (Ebony) stain then simply sealed it with a wax paste. I wanted to preserve the natural finish of the bamboo and didn’t really want to mess around with polyurethanes. I won’t be preparing food directly on the cutting board as I’ll use a smaller plastic cutting board on top in order to keep the shelf looking nice. Here are some pictures for those interested in how it turned out.

It is a sweet set up. I tried to explain to a customer about the quality of it and why it is expensive. You either can see it or you can't.

 

[C-Mack]

I should have posted this little modification for the GP table here for anyone following this thread.

Easy GP Factor table modification to secure cutting board more firmly

Just finished up an easy modification to my GP Factor table with cubby which is an amazing product BTW and couldn’t be happier with it! That said, I’ve noticed the cutting board can slide back and forth in its mount and on sharp bumps creates a bit of a knocking sound. I suspect the low...

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[Chrisinboston]

Instead of hard wiring lights I purchased these glowright USB -C charged lights and a door sensor they work great in my drop down table so far. https://glowright.co/?utm_campaign=xsell outdoor max (SmQ43m)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Post Purchase Flow&_kx=4sQI5e6zUpCXjoVnoRzDeLwgZ2xwf1ZorgIAZQQPrJk.RsPpBQView attachment 7881245

 

[C-Mack]

Instead of hard wiring lights I purchased these glowright USB -C charged lights and a door sensor they work great in my drop down table so far. https://glowright.co/?utm_campaign=xsell outdoor max (SmQ43m)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Post Purchase Flow&_kx=4sQI5e6zUpCXjoVnoRzDeLwgZ2xwf1ZorgIAZQQPrJk.RsPpBQView attachment 7881245

Thanks for sharing, I was looking for something like this as I didn’t want to get into hardwiring a light right now. I’ll check them out.

 

[ColoradoMike]

For sure share some pictures when you get it all done so we can see how nice it looks.

Well.....I installed the GP Factor Scratch/Dent cubby table a month ago and finally got around to treating the cutting board. I elected to go with the Walrus Oil (two coats) and the Walrus Wax that @David Czarnecki illustrated in his great YouTube video. I really like the Walrus oil/wax combo...made the bamboo grain pop and look a bit darker.

I must say the table is AMAZING! Solidly built, install was a BREEZE, and couldn't be happier with it!

Sorry for the dog hairs on the stainless steel table...for got to "pretty" things up for the "photo shoot"...LOL

As Promised @C-Mack here are a couple of pics...apologies for the delay in posting them up!

 

[C-Mack]

Well.....I installed the GP Factor Scratch/Dent cubby table a month ago and finally got around to treating the cutting board. I elected to go with the Walrus Oil (two coats) and the Walrus Wax that @David Czarnecki illustrated in his great YouTube video. I really like the Walrus oil/wax combo...made the bamboo grain pop and look a bit darker.

I must say the table is AMAZING! Solidly built, install was a BREEZE, and couldn't be happier with it!

Sorry for the dog hairs on the stainless steel table...for got to "pretty" things up for the "photo shoot"...LOL

As Promised @C-Mack here are a couple of pics...apologies for the delay in posting them up!

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Looks fantastic and well protected should last a good long time now… great job!

 

[ColoradoMike]

Looks fantastic and well protected should last a good long time now… great job!

Thanks @C-Mack ! I think the Walrus Oil/Wax did a great job.

From another post of yours, which I simply cannot find, is that you added the thumb screws to prevent the cutting board moving. I have NOT found that issue with ours whatsoever. It fits like a glove even before I oiled and Waxed it.

Do you think there are differing tolerances to the bamboo cutting boards with regards to the Stainless table?

 

[C-Mack]

Glad to hear yours fits snuggly. I don’t think it is a manufacturing issue or anything like that. Bamboo like any natural material is going to take whatever shape it wants based on humidity, temperature how the different pieces were glued together etc… It would be very hard to make a wood product hold a consistent dimension considering all the variables.

I thought about buying a replacement cutting board but figured the chance of another one working was about 50/50 so I chose to work out a method to secure the cutting board more firmly. Not a solution for everyone but even today I was out on some very rough roads and not one rattle or knock from the table at all so I’m calling it a win.

Incidentally, the link to the thumbscrew conversation is a just few posts back in this same thread if you wanted see it again.