Making Cutting Board Oil

The rule of thumb is to do it once a day for the first month once a week for the next month and once a month there after.

Making cutting board oil. 3 4 in thick boards at least 22 in. Though boiled linseed oil is not great for your cutting boards un boiled food grade linseed oil is a great option for protecting that cutting board. I made four versions of this design and got smarter with each. Pour a small amount of oil maybe a teaspoon or so i always eyeball it onto your cloth.

This all natural wood conditioner is food safe and great for rejuvenating and maintaining of indoor butcher block countertops wood cutting boards salad bowls. Now you know how to make a cutting board out of any type of. If it looks dry i put more oil on it. This is a drying oil and will help create a food safe plastic like coating on your board which will make your cutting board easy to maintain and protect it from future damage.

How to apply cutting board oil and board cream. This cutting board dazzles the eye but making it is easy. Stop by your local home depot to get all the supplies you need to make your own cutting board. I totally don t do that.

If you find your oil wax too hard to apply heat it gently until it becomes softer. Take a look at cutting boards you buy in the store to get some ideas. Wipe off excess oil and dry board overnight. Once your cutting board is thoroughly dry apply the oil directly onto the surface of the board.

Long and a total width of at least 8 1 4 in. I decided to make my cutting board 1 5 inches thick which might be thicker than the average sized cutting board. After testing many recipes we have finally found the magical blend of mineral oil and beeswax mix that is so easy to use and creates such a beautiful result. Overall dimensions are 1 5 inches thick by 14 inches long by 12 inches wide.

Wipe the surface of the cutting board rubbing gently to get the oil everywhere. Making your own cutting board is a fun and easy project to tackle on a weekend. A board that is treated with oil also prevents liquids from penetrating the board which is often the source of germs and bacteria. Oil the board whenever it starts looking dry by just applying more mineral oil.

Beeswax is also a popular choice for cutting board maintenance. Rub on a small amount with a clean lint free cloth and buff to a shine. Be generous with the application especially if the wood is dry or you just purchased the cutting board or butcher block. After applying several coats of mineral to your cutting board finish with a coat or two of this oil wax mixture.

Just cut strips of wood and glue them together. Regular application of mineral oil will prevent cutting boards from becoming dry and brittle which can cause a cracked board.