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17th February 2010, 06:16 PM #1
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Assistance Finishing a Cheese Board
Hello all,
Let me preface my questions (or ignorance) by saying that this is the very first time I have tried doing any woodwork at all. I am really only doing it to give it a try and to learn some new stuff.
So, with that out of the way, I have a question.
I am currently making a cheese board from a piece of Jacaranda tree that I felled some time ago (the wood has had a chance to dry). I have sanded it back to a nice smooth surface and the grain actually looks quite nice. I would like to know how to finish it.
I have looked around and found a number of different options, but nothing definitive. I was thinking of applying linseed oil followed by beeswax. Would this be appropriate, or would it be sufficient just to use the beeswax?
Thanks, your help is appreciated.
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17th February 2010, 06:49 PM #2
Hiya telemeister
There are a few options open to you. My personal preference is for a) natural - no finish or b) paraffin or mineral oil.
Others will recommend other oils and they have their reasons, but I like these two options the best, based on my personal experiences.
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17th February 2010, 08:22 PM #3
Put some cheese on it... its finished already
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17th February 2010, 11:52 PM #4
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I really would like to finish it off with some sort of oil or wax or combo to give it a bit of a seal and a shine and to help enhance the natural look of the timber. Any advice is appreciated, but specifically, would a combo of linseed oil followed by beeswax work?
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18th February 2010, 12:04 AM #5
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For food items , most cooking oils will do .
Lay the oil on thick and let it soak in . Give it a few coats if you wish . Wash with warn water and dish wash soap .
The reason for oiling wooden utensils is to prevent juice, grease, water etc soaking into the wood .It stops staining too .
I use rice bran oil . No odour , and it gives a bit of a shine .
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18th February 2010, 12:11 AM #6
I would not use any organic-based oil. Mineral oil, as Wendy mentioned, is preferred and will not go rancid. For my boards I apply 2 coats of mineral oil, allowing several hours between coats. Then, melt about 25% by volume beeswax into some oil and apply a final coat or two. Renew as needed.
[Edit: Specifically, no, I would not recommend linseed oil for this application.]Last edited by Honorary Bloke; 18th February 2010 at 12:16 AM. Reason: Answer the OP's question!
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Bob
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18th February 2010, 12:29 AM #7
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18th February 2010, 07:02 AM #8
Have seen Orange Oil for sale @ the big B. Its supposed to be made for finishing chopping boards. Nothing wrong with what the others have said, just throwing one more in the mix. Noting its for cheese and does have a bit of an orange smell for a little while that might take it out of the mix?
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18th February 2010, 09:02 AM #9
If you really must finish it, go for the Paraffin or mineral oil without Beeswax for a finish that will leave no aromatics that will transfer to the cheese. Beeswax will transfer to the cheese and spoil the taste of the cheese I believe.
You can also buy Woodwipe, have no experience with this one so don't know if it has any aromatics that could transfer to the cheeseCheers
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19th February 2010, 10:19 AM #10
DJ, I put some mineral oil on the lovely chopping board and it came up an absolute treat
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19th February 2010, 10:21 AM #11
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19th February 2010, 11:41 AM #12
Better than the one I did I hope
. Made one out of Ash from Vic (seasoned 30+ years) and Red Bauhinia (seasoned barely 2 years) and it all fell apart withing months
Bloody Bauhinia is very unstable I discovered
but it did look fantastic with a couple of coats of parrafin oil
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19th February 2010, 12:38 PM #13
It's held up really well, thanks DJ
, No one but me uses it (they all know better that if they trug up my chopping board they are in severe trouble
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19th February 2010, 12:57 PM #14
Mineral Oil.
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19th February 2010, 11:46 PM #15
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Thanks for the responses so far. Where can I get Parafin or Mineral Oil? I went to Bunnings, but they don't seem to sell it. All they have is beeswax, tung oil, shellac and lindseed oil.
Any other suggestions are welcome, as I am going to try different suggestions on a couple of pieces of campher laurel (I think) that I have.
Once I get the hang of it, and come up with a really nice way of finishing I am going to give a piece of Sydney Blue Gum a go.
Thanks again.
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