Eddie Wilson Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 New to the sport, so forgive me, but just made a few cutting boards. I used a wipe down of mineral spirits to remove all the dust and started to worry if this was a bad idea. Will an overnight evaporation clear all my concerns? Can’t find a definitive answer on the internet. I plan on finishing the boards with Howard’s board oil and conditioner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Welcome to WTO, Eddie! Mineral spirits shouldn't hurt. I use compressed air and Naphtha. Does a great job and evaporates quickly, no residue. Nice looking boards, btw. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Sounds good, and thanks. My first full project from rough lumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Mineral spirits, dry rag or compressed air are all good. Nice looking boards. How did you cut the juice groove? Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Yep, rag and air compressor is all I use. Nice work and welcome, template and router for the groove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Router table with core box bits. 1/2” for juice groove and 3/4” for the inset handles. I used stops on the router fence to line things up. This works great for the handles but in the future I think I’ll use a template and a hand-held router for the juice groves so it can be one continuous route all around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, treeslayer said: Yep, rag and air compressor is all I use. Nice work and welcome, template and router for the groove? I have so much to learn ! Template for each size board? Inside or outside? One of the reasons I’ve never put one in my cutting boards. And he has no burn marks on the cross grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 @K Cooper full disclosure, I got some light burn marks in the corners but they were easily sanded. I kept moving during routing, only stopping in the corners, hence the burn marks. If I did it again I would make a quick template from 3/4” plywood strips around the cutting board. I’d have to brace it against the board so it was perfectly centered inside the guide. Probably about the same time spent setting up and triple checking the fence stops and way cleaner since it would be a continuous route all around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 They look great to me bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 On further investigation, I’m less worried about my light mineral spirits wipe down. Looking at General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish they actually recommend thinning it with mineral spirits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 hours ago, K Cooper said: Template for each size board? Inside or outside i've never done it but i would use an inside template stuck on with double stick tape and a plunge router with a guide bushing and if i was going to make more that a couple i would standardize the size of the boards so i could re-use the template. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, treeslayer said: i've never done it but i would use an inside template stuck on with double stick tape and a plunge router with a guide bushing and if i was going to make more that a couple i would standardize the size of the boards so i could re-use the template. But my wood scraps are all different sizes! I've never really found juice grooves that helpful. They always seemed to fill up instantly and then didn't' really stop much. The ones pictured here are nice and deep and might change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Chestnut said: I've never really found juice grooves that helpful exactly why i have never done one, but you're right a deep one may change my mind and done on a ribbon board may look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Eddie Wilson said: On further investigation, I’m less worried about my light mineral spirits wipe down. Looking at General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish they actually recommend thinning it with mineral spirits. I was gonna say the same thing. For most surface products a tiny bit of mineral spirits shouldn't matter. Howard's is wav in minersl oil so that will be no problem. One of the pluses of a mineral spirit wipe is it gives you a preview of how the finish will look and accentuates blemishes that may still need your attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 10 hours ago, K Cooper said: I have so much to learn ! Template for each size board? Inside or outside? One of the reasons I’ve never put one in my cutting boards. And he has no burn marks on the cross grain? The template for this could be a simple rectangle. When you get to the corner the guide bushing or bearing will just roll around it leaving slightly rounded corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 If you cut the juice groove in 2 stages with the second pass only being 1/32 to 1/16 or so deep the chance of burns is much lower. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher paige Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 I have 2 cutting boards that got put in mineral spirits instead of mineral oil. R they ruined or can they be cleaned and dried to still be used for food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 If they are soaked through with mineral spirits, it could tak a loooooong time to evaporate away. I don't think I would feel good about preparing food on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 6:28 PM, wtnhighlander said: If they are soaked through with mineral spirits, it could tak a loooooong time to evaporate away. I don't think I would feel good about preparing food on them. If he put a coat or two of shellac over them, would they be ok to use as cheese or vegetable trays where a knife blade wouldn’t come in coat with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 After you read the warning on the can I wouldn’t want that stuff anywhere near food, sorry seems like firewood to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I’m thinking, give it, as is, to the head of the HOA. Nobody likes that guy, so they say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted November 16, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Find the <{%+€£ that’s sending me 5 spam calls a day have him eat it and wash it down with a glass of mineral spirits 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Jr. Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 7:42 PM, treeslayer said: Find the <{%+€£ that’s sending me 5 spam calls a day have him eat it and wash it down with a glass of mineral spirits Same here. I counted 6 yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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