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30" Wide x 48" Long MAPLE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOP FOR SALE...Needs some Re-finishing and Seasoning (originally from John Boos)

This countertop is shown as a work table surface that hasn't been used much fir 20 years while being stored away for keeping - it is waiting for some much-needed care and attention for the next chapter in useful life.

Here's an image as an extension to a kitchen island of the top only - it's mounted on a used Moble Metro Wire rack on casters for display purposes. Price does not include the mobile car or the ktichen chairs.  

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