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Crafts

NavyDem

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2. Thank you!

Reply to blm (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 10:55 PM

Apr 2022

I sealed with a combination of bee's wax, and food grade mineral oil. This is a functional cutting board, so can be used with food, without the risk of contaminating the food.

The woods I used were Purple Heart, Padauk, Maple, and Ash.

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I have recently developed a passion for woodworking [View all] NavyDem Apr 2022 OP

What products did you use to seal? blm Apr 2022 #1

Thank you! NavyDem Apr 2022 #2

It's a simple concoction to make cutting board sealer. Craft store bees wax and mineral oil mix mitch96 Apr 2022 #7

Correct. NavyDem Apr 2022 #11

Beautiful cutting board! MLAA Apr 2022 #3

Thank you! NavyDem Apr 2022 #4

Wow! Your precision, skill, and artistry are unbelievable! I can't even imagine being so talented. Doodley Apr 2022 #5

Thank you! NavyDem Apr 2022 #9

Hope you have some really good ear protection Sucha NastyWoman Apr 2022 #6

Yes, I have good hearing protection NavyDem Apr 2022 #10

Beautiful Work - But With Your Tools You've Exceeded The Skills That I Have...... global1 Apr 2022 #8

Very nice lettering! Then the fact you used different woods to complete them. 👍 electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #12