Carpentry and Woodworking - finishing new cuting boards
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03-04-01, 05:15 PM
need advice on which finishing agent to use on new maple cutting boad, mineral oil versus cooking oil versus other?
[Edited by jerry kirk on 03-05-01 at 09:59]
[Edited by jerry kirk on 03-05-01 at 09:59]
fewalt
03-09-01, 09:29 PM
Jerry,
I don't think you want to use either mineral or vegetable oil - both will spoil/sour. Try a "salad bowl finish" or one made with beeswax. Some hardware stores may carry what you want. If not, try Woodworkers Supply or Constantines.
I don't think you want to use either mineral or vegetable oil - both will spoil/sour. Try a "salad bowl finish" or one made with beeswax. Some hardware stores may carry what you want. If not, try Woodworkers Supply or Constantines.