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   JeffKurtz | Oct 29, 2002 12:04am | #1

   Geoff,

   I may be mistaken, but I seem to remember reading that virtually all modern finishes are considered safe once they have cured.

   I'm wondering what a butcher block would look like stained.  I've only seen them oiled after, which they develop a beautiful patina over time.  What will a stained surface look like after being subjected to knife cuts?

   Jeff

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   gfsark | Oct 29, 2002 04:45am | #2

   Jeff,  I've also read that virtually all finishes are non-toxic once fully cured, but I don't recall reading anything similar about the stain. Don't some dyes have nasty metals like chrome or lead in them?

   I was thinking of finishing with oil after staining. ---geoff 

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   JeffKurtz | Oct 29, 2002 07:33pm | #3

   Geoff,

   Perhaps an  internet search would help.  Something like environmentally friendly stains.

   Jeff