This is a everyday kitchen type wood cutting board. Last I knew just
4 types of wood were safe for such use. One type is maple. These
days I see retail cutting boards are offered in ' olive wood '... not
a type I'd normally find in a local lumber yard.

Also, I read somewhere that its recommended to rub mineral oil over a
home made cutting board. I'm guessing that mineral oil is the
drugstore variety... any insight is appreciated... thank you.