AstroDave Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 You only soak in for a couple of minutes so that the end grain wicks in as much oil as it can. The oil helps seal and water proof any wood fibers. The mineral oil won't warp the wood like water wood. I see what you did there Say that 10 times fast...! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The reason water makes wood warp is because the fibers swell when they get wet. Oil doesn't have the same effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The reason water makes wood warp is because the fibers swell when they get wet. Oil doesn't have the same effect. Oh ok. Thanks for clearing that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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