Stampy Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Well we are in the final stages of the reno/build of our home and have moved back into the house and are feeling quite happy about the whole project. Some will recall a couple of posts months ago about our concerns with our build and our builder. After navigating the trials and tribulations of all that we are at the finish line. Just a few odd's and ends to do that I will complete and we will have a 99% new home. Pictured is the walnut island butcher block top. It came un finished as we wanted to get our hands dirty. I bought some food grade oil and need to do some sanding to get this baby gleaming. Any advice as usual on this process would be much appreciated. The plan with this is that it will be fully functioning as a cutting and food prep surface. We want it to live with us in our kitchen so staining and marks to us will only add carachter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Very pretty island. I'm a big fan of initially seasoning with GF salad bowl finish then touch ups with butcher block oil. Remember not to leave a half cut tomato on there. I did it a week ago and the red stain is there to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I use 2 -3 coats (light) Watco Butcher block finish to start with then touch ups w mineral oil. Sand to 220 or 320 if your compulsive. Ease all sharp corners. Finish under the overhang is important, keeps drips from the edge from soaking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I did a walnut countertop, and finished with 5 or so coats of salad bowl finish (GF). Came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'll add that a topcoat of besswax / mineral oil blend really helps repel water, even though it still requires frequent re-application. If you melt & blend the mixture yourself, I suggest 1 part wax to 2 parts oil, by weight, not volume. This makes a hard paste that is more water repellent than most commercial blends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampy Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I like that suggestion Highlander. Thank you all. I was thinking of doing a coat on the underside as well. Anyone have issues with cupping of a block this size? It's 87"x32" and 2" thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampy Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I sanded one corner to test it out with some 600 grit and it came out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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