Butcher block refinish?

[Timber II]

Have a couple butcher blocks we have sitting on the kitchen counters just for show. We don’t cut on them really just for looks. I’m gonna sand them down and clean them up. Not sure what I should put on them. Don’t really wanna polly them….tung oil maybe? Whatcha think?
Thanks

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

You could also use food grade mineral oil.

 

[DougE]

They make a food grade oil just for that.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Clear-Food-Grade-Butcher-Block-Oil/5002619023?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_219_Stain-and-Spray-Paint-_-5002619023-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8sauBhB3EiwAruTRJq76meR1MkZyPo0vf3PNyqoHlxkciLeUIdrpRwrl9dBLgitk8DqDFxoC4OQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[02ebz06]

I use food grade mineral oil.

 

[chopsaw]

You should use a food grade product made for this application .
( edit : Mineral oil works just fine , and is cheaper )
I use Howard's cutting board oil , or Howard's Butcher block conditioner / oil .
The butcher block will add some color , and has food grade wax in it to fill gaps and pores . Helps to restore a surface with cuts and dings .
You can get either one at Lowe's or Home Depot . In the stain isle in the paint dept.

I also have the Watco posted above . Just be aware that it has a finish in it that cures hard after 72 hours . Stays shiny and slick after it cures . Not easy to touch up like the oil and wax .

I use the watco for spoons that will see a lot of moisture . I like the wax and oil for cutting boards .

This is the oil ,




I use the Butcher block with wax on lighter woods .

 

[02ebz06]

Nice cutting boards chopsaw

 

[chopsaw]

Thank you .

I use food grade mineral oil.

Try that Howard's Butcher block . Really cleans them up .

 

[02ebz06]

Don't really have any butcher blocks.
I just use the mineral oil on my pizza cutting board and knife handles.
I will look for the Howards.

 

[chopsaw]

I don't either . It's made for the true end grain butcher blocks , but works good on face or edge grain stuff too . The beeswax adds some color , and fills any cracks .
I use regular on my wooden peel though .

 

[Timber II]

Man I’m glad I asked! Thanks a lot all and good info! Beautiful boards Chopsaw!

 

[chopsaw]

glad I asked!

The walnut spoon is Howards board oil . The Kentucky Coffee tree spoon is the Watco mentioned above .

You can see the sheen , and it's hard after it cures . That coffee tree is a porous wood .
That's why I used the Watco . Might be a good choice for what you have if you're not using them to cut . In the same isle as the Howards oils .

 

[Timber II]

Thanks again chop! I have a mini paddle I made for the wife’s stock pot,out of walnut and need to finish it as well!

 

[crazymoon]

I use John Boos block Mystery Oil with no complaints.

 

[chopsaw]

Nice . I like that paddle . Use the board oil on that too .

Those boards need some attention . I'd sand them enough to get rid of all the dark spots .
Maybe start with 120 . Then 150 , and finish with 220 .
Then spritz with water and wipe it down and let it dry .
Then final sand again with the 220 .
That raises the grain , and re sanding knocks it down . That way it doesn't fuzz up the first time it gets wet after you re do it .
Once you do that , wipe the dust off of , and coat with board oil . Let it soak in for 10 minutes or so , then wipe off with a clean cotton rag . Wipe on as many coats as it needs .

 

[indaswamp]

I also use heavy food grade mineral oil...5-6 coats until the wood just will not take any more...

 

[Culinary Otter]

The butcher block will add some color , and has food grade wax in it to fill gaps and pores .

I use something very similar from Clapham's. Mineral oil and beeswax. Works really well.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I use Boos mystery oil.

 

[Timber II]

Got things coming along….one board done and the paddle is reshaped a bit. and ready for the stock pot

 

[Nodak21]

Wow.. looks like a different board. Nice job!

 

[chopsaw]

Yup . That came out nice . Keep it touched up .