Kitchen Island Chef Station American Cherry Base Start Price USD 1,695.00 Current Price USD 1,695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 13, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 Location Paso Robles, CA See more about 'Kitchen Island Chef Station American Cherry Base' Description American Cherry Base Multi Side Grain Wood 2 1/4” Thick Top Chef Station Up for auction is a wonderfully American made and hand crafted multiwood sidegrain kitchen chef station.  This particular chef station/kitchen island is 23" deep by 26" wide and is 36 1/2" tall, the top is 2 1/4" thick.  The base of this kitchen island is made from American Cherrywith accent woods,  the top is a beautiful blend of Purple Heart, African Mohagany and American Red Cherry grain woods.  We use only High Tech Stainless Steel non-marking casters for our units- their measurement is 3 inches.  These casters do have locking features on two of the four wheels.    The weight of the chef station is about 85 lbs.  This unit comes completely assembled, you will not have to use a tool. This particular model has a pull out drawer that glides smoothly and quietly.   We arrange and pay for the shipping and handling for you.  Please ask any and all questions prior to placing your bid.  We also have others that will be posted within the next week.  All units are custom built and there are no two of a kind.  This makes for a wonderful gift.  This is piece of kitchen furniture that will be a treasure you can pass on from generation to generation.  We build and design custom butcher blocks and chef station units also along with several other items, if interested in having a unit custom built please send us a email.   Here is a listing of some of the frequently asked questions about our kitchen chef stations. What are the thicknesses of each of the tops?                             2 ¼” – 2 1/8” What is the thickness of the lower shelf?                                      ¾” thick What size are the casters?                                                          3” Casters Are the casters locking?                                                             Yes How many of the casters lock?                                                   Two of the four casters are locking. Shipped by truck?                                                                      Yes, several options are available please inquire. Does the product come fully assembled?                                    Yes What is the inside height of the drawers?                                    2” in depth. If the drawer isn’t present, is there still an “apron” surrounding the top?   Yes What is the height of the apron surrounding the top?                  3 ½” in height How many packages are the stations shipped in?                      1 Do you have any parts available for replacement?                    Casters & Handles What is your time zone?                                                             Pacific Standard Time Do you ship APO/FPO?                                                             Yes   CARING INSTRUCTIONS FOR KITCHEN CART & BUTCHER BLOCK TOPS   Use only butcher block oil or mineral oil on your cutting board.  Other oils (vegetable, olive, etc.), will turn rancid.  It is best to apply the oil slightly warm and with a soft cloth in the direction of the grain.  Warming the oil allows it to penetrate deeper into the wood.  Wipe off any excess and buff the wood for a nice sheen.  Season your board by applying mineral or butcher block oil and letting it soak into the wood for 15-30 minutes on new boards.  Apply 4-6 coats before using the board.  Repeated conditioning will help repair knife marks while maintaining the woods natural moisture. Oil your kitchen island top when it looks dry, sometimes as frequently as once a week.  If you allow your board to become dry it may begin to crack. You can scrub and wash your cutting board with soap and water but don’t immerse it completely in water and do not put in the dishwasher. Our payment requirements are such:  Pay pal is our preferred method, we also accept cashier's checks and money orders.  Payment for this item must be completed within 3 days from the close of auction.  We ship to the 48 contiguous states. Place a Bid!