On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:58:15 GMT, Stuart Noble
wrote:

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Staffbull wrote:
Had some lengths of oak worktop and I intend to cut them into chopping
board sizes, they are untreated, what would be the best to seal them
with?

cheers

I would say absolutely nothing, or olive oil

Nothing is ok, but vegetable oils go rancid in varying degrees.
Plastic is the perfect material for the job but maybe one needs to hug a
wooden one

Rancid oil is only going to be a problem if you coat the board
generously with oil and leave it to stand for a lengthy period of
time. Six months to a year ought to do it, perhaps longer depending on
the oil used. A re-application from time to time will be necessary.


Regards,



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