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Cutting boards - glennw - 09-21-2016
I sold a 2 inch thick 20by 16 walnut cutting board to a friend of mine. The buyers girlfriend washed it the other night and the boards fibers stood up after it got wet. What's a way to fix that.
RE: Cutting boards - Bill Wilson - 09-21-2016
Not to be a smart azz, but don't wash it. At least don't soak it in water or put it in the dishwasher. Hand wash only. At this point, it will need sanded/scraped to remove the raised grain.
Was there any oil or wax on the board?
RE: Cutting boards - paarker - 09-21-2016
Sand it and then oil it real good with mineral oil.
RE: Cutting boards - MsNomer - 09-21-2016
Razor blade on edge may work well.
RE: Cutting boards - MichaelMouse - 09-21-2016
By now you know that you should do three-four defuzz cycles of wet/dry/sand repeat before presenting. Gives you the best shot at keeping the board from getting standing grain. Even if it does, what's the problem? Wet scrub it a few times and it will go away. Wet, because the fibers are softer when wet.
Bit of detergent and water wipe/rinse is all a meat board needs to stay well. The one for anything but meat needs nothing.
RE: Cutting boards - Kansas City Fireslayer - 09-22-2016
Glenn,
You may try a combination of paraffin wax melted in MO for the finish. I put it in a mug on a coffee pot warmer. I like this much better than MO alone.
RE: Cutting boards - glennw - 09-22-2016
did it wh mineral oil twice I guess I need to sand wet it and sand some and then give a good mineral oil rub down
RE: Cutting boards - Ron Brese - 09-23-2016
You'll never be able to overcome the carelessness of people. In the future you may want to add a tag that explains proper care. Some people are oblivious to the idea that wood and water are not a good combination.
Ron
RE: Cutting boards - joe1086 - 09-23-2016
(09-23-2016, 06:07 AM)Ron Brese Wrote: In the future you may want to add a tag that explains proper care.
Ron
This. When I made a bunch for gifts a few years back I made tags and included a bottle of mineral oil or small tub of oil/beeswax mix.
RE: Cutting boards - Jlivingstone - 09-23-2016
Just curious why anyone thinks that washing a cutting board is a bad idea. Obviously dishwashers and soaking it are bad, but washing? Mine get washed every time they're used.