SeanKroll
Treehouser
I used to work at a wilderness therapy program where everyone ate with sticks. Most people fashioned wooden spoons and/ or forks each week.
Woodworking
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CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
stikine
Treehouser
davidwyby
Desert Beaver
What oil do y’all recommend for teak butcher block countertops?
pigwot
M's, Juniper's, Lowen’s, and Inge’s Grandpa
Marc-Antoine
TreeHouser
For me, it feels weird to use a mineral oil on a food related product, even if it's a "clean" one. "Food grade mineral oil" is a strange association of words, in my mind at least.
But I saw yesterday some vids about making cutting boards. They use the mineral oil too (and then a mineral oil - bee wax compound as a finish).
But I saw yesterday some vids about making cutting boards. They use the mineral oil too (and then a mineral oil - bee wax compound as a finish).
pigwot
M's, Juniper's, Lowen’s, and Inge’s Grandpa
If you use walnut oil -get the heat-treated, filtered version.
Like Mike Mahoney’s:
bowlmakerinc.com
Like Mike Mahoney’s:
UTILITY FINISH OIL - 4 OZ - Bowl Maker Inc.
UTILITY FINISH OIL - 4 OZ. Made from pure California Walnut oil, Mike's Utility Finish oil offers a food-safe way to protect and beautify your turning.
bowlmakerinc.com
Is there some treatment that doesn't result in such a shiny finish? I may be weird, I think it detracts a bit from the final result.
Having said that, what a fabulous outcome for that bit of timber!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Probably like a tung oil
davidwyby
Desert Beaver
Counter top guys said to put a clear sealant around the edge of the sink. I think once that is done, the wood under it won’t take oil. Then again maybe it will soak along the grain. Will keep it as narrow as possible.
So I thought maybe oil it first and then seal, but the sealant will probably not stick to the oil. 🤔
So I thought maybe oil it first and then seal, but the sealant will probably not stick to the oil. 🤔
Kaveman
Treehouser
Mark around the sink, lightly, with a pencil. Remove the sink. Use masking tape to cover to the pencil line from the sink edge. A small amount of oil may seep under the tape from capillary action, but shouldn't present much issue. Seal the sink in with crystal clear silicone.