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Finishing a Cutting board

Peter_Mooradian | Posted in Finishing on January 28, 2001 09:41am

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Can anyone suggest a good finish for a maple cutting board. It slides out from underneath a red oak breadbox.

Thanks.

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Jed_C. | Oct 18, 2000 09:07pm | #1
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Mineral oil. This has got to be one of the top five FAQ's--an archives search will yield more than you'll ever want to hear about the subject.

Jim_O'Donnell | Oct 19, 2000 01:34am | #2
*I agree with Jed. I just made 27 specialty cutting boards out of a variety of woods. It richens the grain and color of the wood, yet is food-safe. Mineral oil is the way to go.Jim

Dan_Turner | Jan 28, 2001 09:41pm | #3
*linseeed oil (Not BOILED linseed oil, it has nasty drying agents in it) can also work. it also tints the wood a soft yellow that can sometimes look nic.

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