"keith" wrote in message
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I am still new to the craft of wood turning and am a bit puzzled to
what finish that i could use on any item witch will hold or store food
and at the same time protect the wood and give a high gloss finnish.

Many thanks and safe turning!!


Lacquer or Urethane plastic probably be easiest, with epoxy the best choice.
And make that food dry, or put it in only short-term. The liquid will find
a way through, somehow.

Food safety is a subjective evaluation, like the efficacy of the two alcohol
soaking methods being discussed. Scientifically it's difficult to find any
common wood finish which, if ingested, will be digested. Makes 'em all
"safe," in the intestine, but not in the heart.