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Just curious if anyone or how many people condition their cutting boards? I researched online on what to use and found 100 or so different opinions on how to do it and what to use. The most common was food grade mineral oil and bees wax. The other common one was linseed oil as that will actually harden over time.

Some said don’t use linseed oil and some said don’t use mineral oil and bees wax. I think it’s just all personal preference but should condition it in one way or another.

A couple other oils is almond oil and walnut oil, however if someone has a nut allergy it could give them a bad allergic reaction when food is prepared on it.

Oils to not use is vegetable and canola oil as they will turn rancid over time and actually grow bacteria.

At the time of the picture is just the first coat with the Cutting board oil. I will wait 1 hour then coat a second time. Let it sit for 24 hours then put on 2 more coats an hour apart. After another 24 hours I will use the Butcher Block conditioner for 2 coats 24 hours apart.

Will I use it or hang it in the kitchen I have not decided yet!!

Thank you again Waltons and Meatgistics, such a great pleasure to be a part of!!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/4125/cutting-board-conditioningRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 23:43:18 GMTWed, 04 Aug 2021 23:42:43 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:15:33 GMT]]>when mine get to marked up I just sand mine and reseal them

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44288https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44288Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:15:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:09:03 GMT]]>Phil Layfield That is one nice looking board, good work. Only problem is, it looks to pretty to cut on.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44284https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44284Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:09:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:07:43 GMT]]>We use a John Boos Oil & a cream conditioner. I also use another brand that is easier to find, but I cannot recall the name of it right now. Very Lightly heat the oil up before rubbing it on & letting it sit for 24 hours, then follow & maintain with the conditioning cream.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44283https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/44283Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:07:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:29:36 GMT]]>tomhancock Wow, for 20 years old, that looks fantastic. You have taken extreme care over the years. Good Job!

You’re the kind of person I would buy a used car from.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43694https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43694Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:29:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:11:57 GMT]]>Chef 20210806_070247.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43685https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43685Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:11:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:23:55 GMT]]>twilliams I have been doing the same with similar products, first bamboo board. I am at six coats, but it is slowed absorbing quite a bit. I figured I would let it rest and try again in two weeks or so.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43679https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43679Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:23:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:56:48 GMT]]>Chef so I put the original 2 coats on last night an hour apart. Let it sit for 24 hours. It sucked it all in. Got home from work and put the 3rd coat on at 5pm. It’s starting to finally soak in by 7:56pm so I don’t think I will put a fourth coat on of the straight mineral oil. Tomorrow after 24 hours after work again I will use the other bottle of the mineral oil and bees wax. Probably only gonna take one coat but I will see.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43660https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43660Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:33:08 GMT]]>tomhancock Do you have a picture of your cherry wood board?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43652https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43652Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:33:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:32:35 GMT]]>twilliams I’m learning with this bamboo board. Let’s keep updates because I have no history with bamboo.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43651https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43651Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:32:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:22:29 GMT]]>Chef this is the first board I have ever done so not sure about penetration on the others however when I put the coats on within about an hour the wetness is almost gone and ready for another coat. This bamboo does look like a harder material and a tighter grain than the hardwoods so I can see why it wouldn’t suck it up as fast.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43648https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43648Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:22:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:14:24 GMT]]>Straight up mineral oil. Been working fine on my 20 year old cherry board.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43647https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43647Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:14:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:53:52 GMT]]>samspade I got my bottles at my local Ace Hardware. So I think pretty much any hardware store that sells paints and lacquers would have it.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43645https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43645Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:53:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:45:23 GMT]]>Beside amazon lol where to look for beeswax?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43644https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43644Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:45:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:32:43 GMT]]>twilliams That is a bamboo board. In the past I have not conditioned my bamboo board, but, as you, am trying it on the Meatgistics board. Doesn’t seem to pernitrate like the hard wood boards. I’ll see how it works over the next few months.

On my Hardwood boards, I use mineral oil, both for end grain as well as edge grain. Over the years, and many chopping board, I prefer end grain - it last longer, doesn’t dull the knifes near as fast, and seems to clean up faster.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43642https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43642Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:32:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:26:42 GMT]]>Phil Layfield Beautiful Board. Great work

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43641https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43641Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:26:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:15:37 GMT]]>Beautiful board
Walrus oil…interesting

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43639https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43639Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:15:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:35:29 GMT]]>64eb1d63-9f5a-46b8-baeb-8eaf78c55340-Cutting board.jpg

I have made a few cutting boards for some friends and family and found this works really well. Its a great company and the product is made here in the USA!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43638https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43638Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:35:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:38:57 GMT]]>I also use the mineral oil and beeswax butcher block conditioner and like how it works.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43636https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43636Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:38:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:31:56 GMT]]>twilliams - Thanks for posting. Good info here.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43612https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43612Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:31:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:27:26 GMT]]>samspade I think you will be just fine, especially if you are retreating with mineral oil after every use like you described. I do think that bees wax included will give you a bit better liquid repellency than just mineral oil by itself

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43611https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43611Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:27:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:59:05 GMT]]>Tex_77 2nd that product.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43607https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43607Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:59:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:28:22 GMT]]>I just use mineral oil, now mixing your own that is pretty particular.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43592https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43592Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:28:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:36:04 GMT]]>I use just mineral oil usually just everytime I use the board. Am I doing something bad? It wa a board I got from a friend so I didnt spend a ton of cash but I do want it to last.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43583https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/43583Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:36:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cutting board conditioning on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:30:21 GMT]]>I use Boos board mineral oil and bees wax.

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