Bread Board

[wizer]

Well I did manage to get one present finished. Oddly this was a last minute idea that I was doing at the end of each day in the workshop. The last day I was in the workshop I'd sanded it.

I was mobile enough last night to apply a couple of coats of Paraffin Oil.

It turned out smaller than I'd hoped, about 200mm x 380mm so it's turned out to be more of a bread board than a chopping board. It's going to a professional chef so I hope he likes it

I'm going to complete the other presents in the new year (hopefully)

Merry Xmas guys. One more sleep til I can open my SS pressie

 

[BrianD]

You say Paraffin Oil? Is this OK for foodstuffs?

 

[Mattty]

That is lovely mate=D>
What timbers have you used? It looks like ABW and beech? :ho2

 

[MikeG.]

Well done Tom! Thats much nicer than mine (just uploaded).

I wonder how many other woody's families are going to be receiving breadboards for Christmas?!!!

Have a good one........

Mike

 

[wizer]

Yes quite a coincidence, Mike. Not that this is a mutual admiration society, but I think yours are much nicer. These turned out thinner and smaller than I planned. I didn't much much thought into the stock sizes as I was going.

The wood is Beech and Iroko. All offcuts.

Paraffin Oil was recommended on this here forum. I didn't go the thinned varnish route as I didn't want to be standing for longer than I had to.

 

[maltrout512]

Nice Tom, seen Mikes as well both nice work, and sure who ever has them they will be used well. Just taking some pics of what I have made for my mun to open.

 

[paulm]

Liquid paraffin is fine for bowls and boards for food contact I believe, gives a nice matt finish and doesn't go rancid and sticky like some natural oils.

Called mineral oil across the pond I think......

Cheers, Paul :ho2

 

[Oryxdesign]

Like it WiZeR well done.

 

[TheTiddles]

Liquid paraffin is fine for bowls and boards for food contact I believe, gives a nice matt finish and doesn't go rancid and sticky like some natural oils.

Called mineral oil across the pond I think......

Cheers, Paul :ho2

Nooooo, mineral oil is not paraffin, however both will make you bloody regular if you injest them!

Aidan

 

[Tom K]

Yeeeeeeeeeees apparently although I don't think Esso Blue is quite the same thing :shock:


http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-mineral-oil.htm

Regards Tom

 

[filsgreen]

Another idea borrowed Tom , looks really good.

I've also borrowed yours Mike, just call me Phil the plagiarist!

As soon as I read your comment Tommo I automatically said "Boom boom boom boom Esso Blue" The power of advertising .

Phil

 

[wizer]

Phil I have so many 'tuits' from this site it's unreal. The thing is, everything posted here is custom, from our own heads and that's what makes it all desirable.

 

[OPJ]

Looks good, Tom - very different to most other bread boards. Well done.

 

[motownmartin]

Nice design Tom, we might see this design become very popular in most woodworker family households.

 

[MikeG.]

Yeeeeeeeeeees
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-mineral-oil.htm
Regards Tom

Interesting link. It has often crossed my mind to try vaseline (petroleum jelly) as a wood finish......and it seems that it is not only possible, it is even food-safe.

Has anyone tried it?

Mike

 

[woodbloke]

Yeeeeeeeeeees
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-mineral-oil.htm
Regards Tom

Interesting link. It has often crossed my mind to try vaseline (petroleum jelly) as a wood finish......and it seems that it is not only possible, it is even food-safe.

Has anyone tried it?

Mike

Mike - liquid paraffin is the preferred finish for food related articles. Vaseline used to be a favourite of Alan Peters but isn't recommended any more as the stuff never actually hardens - Rob

 

[MikeG.]

Cheers Rob........