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Originally Posted by Titan2
@surferguy but figured I would post vs. DM to share his wisdom. I am looking to treat my cutting boards. Pretty much cheap Ikea ones but I do have a Boos board. It appears food grade mineral oil is the way to go. Some also recomend a beeswax eithe mixed in or applied after. Also, another poster on Reddit suggeste using vacuum bags with mineral oil and soakiiung for 24 hours. Claims to have caused twice the amount of oil to be absorbed.
Some have also recomended Walrus Oil but that is a US product so no go. ]
So:
1. Mineral Oil only?
2. Mineral oil sous vide?
3. Wax, yes or no?
4. A concoction of mineral oil and wax mixture?
5. Some other process not mentioned here?
Appreciate any feedback from anyone but holding out for the pro...
There are million posts on creating a mineral oil/wax concoction but here is one: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cuttingboar...l_oil_beeswax/
Link to the reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cuttingboar...d_ive_already/
I also saw this product and was considering it: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074PYZL25/...9kZXRhaWw&th=1 |
I have made a few boards, mostly maple, and use only mineral oil. Apply liberally whenever they look dry.
Recommended frequency for a new board:
Once a day for the first week
Once a week for the first month
Once a month for the first year