Hello AT,

Do you know where i might be able to find a decent kitchen butcher block table for food prep (36" height) without paying a fortune for a Boos model?

IKEA used to carry a style i liked but they've since discontinued it. i need it to be open around the sides so i can sit at it and do other tasks (like eat?) with my knees underneath the table rather than butting up aginst the closed sides of the IKEA island I currently have (which, BTW, came with the apartment-- not my choice).

prefer depth greater than 24", less than 40" and width of about 36-42". does anything come to mind? thanks so much! Nick

Dear Nick, We feel your pain and Ikea has always been the best bet for a low price. They still have this one, The Bevkam, which isn't bad at all. This one doesn't work for you? Other than that, here is a list of good places to look, but no silver bullets. MGR

• SeattleLuxe.com
  
• Cutleryandmore.com: they have good prices and frequent sales.
  
• Dencities.com: Good prices here...

• And could we also recommend making your own for cheap with
  these legs and this table top, which you can cut down to any size....