Yes, that's correct, I knew what I meant I suspected the reason was
grain related - since finish isn't an issue, I'll pick up some Maple,
thanks.

Don

"Leon" wrote in message
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Maple is preferred because of its tight closed grain. Oak has more of an
open pore grain that can collect food.
Mineral Spirits for a finish? I don't think so... Maybe Mineral Oil.

"D. J. Dorn" wrote in message
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I know that Maple is the preferred wood but why? I have an abundance of
Oak, is there any reason that I can't use that. For finishing, I
realize
that Mineral Sprits is the only proper finish as it's meant to come in
contact with food, but I don't want to use Maple unless I have to.

Don