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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dawie on December 01, 2011, 12:09:37 pm

Title: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: Dawie on December 01, 2011, 12:09:37 pm

Hi there everybody,

Been rather busy lately with orders etc. I made one of Steve's cheeseboards and have another half cut. What finish do you think would be best to use, as I hope that they will be used to serve cheese or small snacks on?
Thanks
David

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: dgman on December 01, 2011, 12:24:22 pm

Hey David, Mineral oil would probably be good to use here. Just apply, let it soak in and then wipe off the excess. It will be easy to touch up when necessary.

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: daliclimbs on December 02, 2011, 08:51:20 am

Mineral oil or butcher block oil is what I use. Some people swear by vegetable oil, but it can spoil and produce an unpleasant smell..

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: Russ C on December 02, 2011, 09:19:11 am

I agree, I think mineral oil would be a good choice for a cheeseboard.   :)

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: Dawie on December 02, 2011, 09:40:26 am

Thanks guys, I need to go out to the DIY shop later so then I can hopefully pick some up.
David

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: daliclimbs on December 02, 2011, 10:20:40 am

Hey David. You can get mineral oil at most drug stores or in the pharmacy section of wall mart. Odds are most hardware retailers wont have it in stock..

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: Marcellarius on December 02, 2011, 12:00:00 pm

Hey David,

at IKEA the have cheap and good oil called SKYDD  (http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00046786/) specially for wooden kitchen tools.

costs $ 4,70 / ? 3,49

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: dgman on December 02, 2011, 12:39:29 pm

I just went on the Ikea website and looked it up, and yes, Its mineral oil!

Title: Re: Finish cheeseboard?
Post by: Dawie on December 03, 2011, 03:50:12 am

Quote from: Marcellarius on December 02, 2011, 12:00:00 pm

Hey David,

at IKEA the have cheap and good oil called SKYDD  (http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00046786/) specially for wooden kitchen tools.

costs $ 4,70 / ? 3,49

Thanks Marcel,

Ever since mineral oil was mentioned on this forum I have been struggling to find the right thing. Might go to IKEA during the week. Now at least I know where to get it from.

David