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I have made some bread boards out of hardwood & heard to preserve them you coat with Mineral oil. I can't find any locally & was hoping there is something else i can use?
You can usually find it at the drugstore. Ask the Pharmacist.Dav333 said:I have made some bread boards out of hardwood & heard to preserve them you coat with Mineral oil. I can't find any locally & was hoping there is something else i can use?
Dav333 said:I have made some bread boards out of hardwood & heard to preserve them you coat with Mineral oil. I can't find any locally & was hoping there is something else i can use?
jim mcnamara said:Mineral oil does not dry, it stays on the surface of the wood, so you have to reapply it periodically -as Turbo noted.
Walnut oil is a drying oil. It will penetrate and then react with oxygen in the air over time to become permanently bound to the wood. There are a lot of other edible drying oils - safflower oil, poppy seed oil...
See
http://www.sanders-studios.com/instruction/tutorials/historyanddefinitions/dryingoils.html
IcedEcliptic said:Must be careful that those oils do not become rancid, mineral oil needs applicaiton, but is never rancid. I sometimes enjoy curing a butcher's block, or seasoning cast iron. It's a nice ritual, in a way.
Evo said:You might also be able to find mineral oil in a cookware store, but it will be needlessly overpriced.
Yes, that's correct. And it is also sometimes referred to as "light sweet crude oil." Which is the same stuff as "SAE 30," aka "Bar and Chain oil." Although it might be sold as "lamp oil" in your local craft store.Dav333 said:Found some, its also called baby oil.
Oh dear, baby oil contains mineral oil, but I'm not aware of any baby oil that contains nothing but pure food grade mineral oil. Where do you live?Dav333 said:Found some, its also called baby oil.
Evo said:Oh dear, baby oil contains mineral oil, but I'm not aware of any baby oil that contains nothing but pure food grade mineral oil. Where do you live?
Most commercially-available baby oil contains fragrances, at a minimum. It's so easy to locate food-grade mineral oil, so why use something with extra ingredients?Evo said:Oh dear, baby oil contains mineral oil, but I'm not aware of any baby oil that contains nothing but pure food grade mineral oil. Where do you live?
rewebster said:here's a nice article:
http://www.leechesson.com/cutting_boards/wood_cutting_board_care.htm
http://www.leechesson.com/cutting_boards/old_cutting_board_250.jpg
Dav333 said:Yea we call it baby oil in Aus, the chemist didn't know what mineral oil was.
So i just assumed it was the same as MI. Guess its too late as I coated the board with it.
IcedEcliptic said:I hear that LSC makes is being marketed by BP as an alternative to baby oil and food grade mineral oil... for otters. :)
Very nice!Dav333 said:hmmm sexy finish...
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Cant smell anything either.
Evo said:Dav, go to a pharmacy and look in the laxative section.
Dav333 said:hmmm sexy finish...
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Cant smell anything either.
Dav333 said:hmmm sexy finish...
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5558/62695498.th.jpg [Broken]
Cant smell anything either.
lisab said::tongue2:...!
Mineral oil is a type of clear, odorless oil that is derived from petroleum. It is commonly used on bread boards as a protective coating to prevent the wood from drying out and cracking.
Some alternatives to using mineral oil on bread boards include using food-grade oils such as coconut or olive oil, beeswax, or a mixture of beeswax and mineral oil. These options are also safe for food contact.
While it is not necessary to use a coating on bread boards, it can help extend the lifespan of the board by preventing it from drying out and cracking. It also helps to keep the board looking clean and well-maintained.
There are no known health risks associated with using mineral oil on bread boards. However, it is important to use food-grade mineral oil and avoid using any oils that contain additives or fragrances.
The frequency of reapplying the coating on bread boards will depend on how often the board is used and cleaned. As a general guideline, it is recommended to reapply the coating every 3-4 months or as needed to maintain the board's appearance and prevent it from drying out.