Oak Block Worktop

[Johnny65]

Hi Guys,

I've got some new full lengths of oak block worktops, slightly damaged for free from my local kitchen supplier.
One thing I intend making from them is chopping blocks / boards.
My question is after sanding what would I finish it with for food safety.

Cheers John.

 

[Fitzroy]

You’ll get a hundred different answers, watch out! I used food safe/grade mineral oil. Was about £5-£10 for 500ml which would cover many many chopping boards.

 

[jcassidy]

Hi Guys,

I've got some new full lengths of oak block worktops, slightly damaged for free from my local kitchen supplier.
One thing I intend making from them is chopping blocks / boards.
My question is after sanding what would I finish it with for food safety.

Cheers John.

What he said.

I have some bits too from renovating our kitchen, I'd love to see your end results so I can steal your ideas.

I mean, get inspiration....

 

[eribaMotters]

Hi Guys,

I've got some new full lengths of oak block worktops, slightly damaged for free from my local kitchen supplier.
One thing I intend making from them is chopping blocks / boards.
My question is after sanding what would I finish it with for food safety.

Cheers John.

I'm sure this has been covered recently. I would not put anything on a cutting board. I sand mine smooth and give a wipe or scrub clean after being used.
If you use them for a worksurface then Danish Oil is my go to finish.

Colin

 

[Linus]

Blend of mineral oil and beeswax. Works a treat and looks good too. Plenty of recipes for making it on YT.

 

[robgul]

Chestnut brand food-safe finish - Chestnut's Food Safe Finish - the charcuterie boards we have were originally finished with 4 coats - leaving them to dry thoroughly between each coat. Satin, wipe-clean finish looks good.

 

[JonOuk]

Vegetable oil would do