Need help finding the right wood slab

[RobotRamen]

Hi all!

I have an Omar ikea shelving unit and I want to turn it into a tiny kitchen island/work surface. I am looking to cover it with a wooden top surface, something that at least looks like a real counter top. I was hoping to spend under $100 on the wood. Anybody have any suggestions for where to get a nice piece of wood at least 36x16x1.5 inch that I can just finish and attach to the top of this? The best I could find is this project board but it’s only 0.7 inches, so a little too thin for a countertop. Would love your thoughts!

[Majicj]

Cheap option might be to check out local lumber supply places and ask for offcuts and then glue them up yourself? Also check out local furniture makers for offcuts too.

[tdwebste]

Buy a used solid wood table from Craigslist and cut it to size.

[RobotRamen]

Thanks all!