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1. 
   TOMMAN | Aug 13, 2008 03:09am | #1

   MAPLE, BIRCH & CHERRY

   As Dense Grained Woods Are Suitable For True Cutting Boards

   True Cutting Boards Are Boards That Can Handle Meats < Chicken Etc.

   LITE Mineral Oil Is In Every Drugstore In North America

   Apply Once A Day For A Week

   Once A Week For A Month

   Once A Month For A Year

   Then Yearly Touch-Ups

   Wash Board In Sink Not Dishwasher

   Use Tite-Bond 3

    

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   GEide | Aug 20, 2008 11:51pm | #2

   Hi Jim, it sounds like you already got some information on this. If you're interested in other resources, check out the links below.

   Good luck with your project,

   Gina
   FineWoodworking.com

   The Wood Whisperer has a video on making a cutting board: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignArticle.aspx?id=28480

   Tim Albers wrote an article on making them:
   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignPDF.aspx?id=29510

   And here are two pieces of content on food-safe finishes: an article: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=26893
   and a video: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Materials/MaterialsArticle.aspx?id=28481

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   jimmorse | Aug 22, 2008 07:18pm | #3

   Thanks, Gina.

   I reviewed the articles you cited.  (I'd already seen them.)

   I ended up making it with alternating strips of hard maple and cherry. 

   In terms of the finish, I ended up using Watco's Butcher Block Oil and Finish.  I tested it against straight Mineral Oil and thought it brought out the grain and color of the cherry better.  The label says it food safe and all that, but I'll have to wait a while to see how well it stands up.

   Thanks again.

   Jim

    

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   GEide | Aug 22, 2008 07:24pm | #4

   Glad you found the info you needed for your project!