Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Having completed nearly two end-grain cutting boards including this one, I have plenty of knowledge and opinions to share. It seems like most people finish theirs with mineral oil because it's easy and food-safe, but mineral oil washes out and I wanted something to permanently seal the wood fibers inside the board. Waterlox is one of my favorite finishes (not sponsored), and it's food-safe when fully-cured. I expect, considering the quantity of oil inside this board, that it won't be fully cured for approximately a month. At that point, a periodic touch-up with mineral oil would be an optional step to keep it looking nice.
This video is not sponsored, but I may earn a small commission if you use this link to make a purchase:
Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish: amzn.to/39uTL16
More projects here: instagram.com/thesnekkershow
Having completed nearly two end-grain cutting boards including this one, I have plenty of knowledge and opinions to share. It seems like most people finish theirs with mineral oil because it's easy and food-safe, but mineral oil washes out and I wanted something to permanently seal the wood fibers inside the board. Waterlox is one of my favorite finishes (not sponsored), and it's food-safe when fully-cured. I expect, considering the quantity of oil inside this board, that it won't be fully cured for approximately a month. At that point, a periodic touch-up with mineral oil would be an optional step to keep it looking nice.
This video is not sponsored, but I may earn a small commission if you use this link to make a purchase:
Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish: amzn.to/39uTL16
