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Beeswax alternative for cutting board - Bill Wilson - 12-04-2017
I'm making some cutting boards for Christmas presents. I typically just use Mineral Oil as a finish, but wanted to try an oil/wax blend, as is often recommended on this forum. I know beeswax is the preferred wax, but is there an alternative? Does regular old paraffin wax or canning wax work just as well? I'm looking to find something locally and haven't had any luck finding beeswax.
Thanks
RE: Beeswax alternative for cutting board - Cooler - 12-04-2017
I buy it from Amazon.com. It comes looking like little ball bearings.
Cheap enough and two day shipments. The pellets dissolve more easily than blocks.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=beeswax+pellets&sprefix=beeswa%2Caps%2C130&crid=1FOKTOI6XITIB
RE: Beeswax alternative for cutting board - jteneyck - 12-04-2017
I use canning wax, which is paraffin.
RE: Beeswax alternative for cutting board - fredhargis - 12-05-2017
They beat me to it: the canning wax will work just fine.
RE: Beeswax alternative for cutting board - Stwood_ - 12-05-2017
Yes. Paraffin wax. $4.00 a box at Walmart.
RE: Beeswax alternative for cutting board - pepper - 12-11-2017
walnut oil (look out for nut allergies) great cutting board finish
for the nut-allergic - flax seed oil