09-21-2016, 10:37 AM
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.
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Bill Wilson
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09-21-2016, 10:42 AM
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?
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09-21-2016, 12:45 PM
Sand it and then oil it real good with mineral oil.
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09-21-2016, 12:51 PM
Razor blade on edge may work well.
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09-21-2016, 04:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-21-2016, 04:22 PM by MichaelMouse.)
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.
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09-22-2016, 05:43 AM
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.
09-22-2016, 10:10 PM
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
09-23-2016, 06:07 AM
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
09-23-2016, 07:43 AM
09-23-2016, 01:33 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-23-2016, 01:35 PM by Jlivingstone.)
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.
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