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From: snafu@ihuxi.UUCP (Dave Wallis)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: non-toxic wood finish
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Date: Thu, 26-Apr-84 09:21:38 EST
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Never, never use a finish like stain or varnish on wood items that
will be used with food! I generally use either boiled linseed oil
or regular vegetable oil for my cutting boards. Apply either
liberally, rub it in, and let the oil absorb into the wood for a while
before wiping off. You will need to reapply oil as the wood dries out
from washing, etc. Another technique I have used quite successfully is
to wax the cutting board. Warm the wood gently over a hot plate or
electric stove burner, and rub parafin wax on the heated wood until it
melts and soaks in. Repeat this several times, let the wood cool, and
buff with a soft cloth (rub off any exess wax - there should not be a
thick layer of wax on the wood). This provides a very durable and
pretty finish, especially for a tight grained wood like maple.

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                              Dave Wallis
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