New Cutting Board!

FryBoy · May 5, 2009

My new Board Smith 16" x 22" x 2" black cherry cutting board arrived yesterday. Dave Smith makes some of the best cutting boards available. DW says it's going to be my Father's Day present, which is fine with me!

I finished oiling it and waxing it this morning, but it's too pretty to cut on:

Deelady · May 5, 2009

Looks great!! Happy chopping!!

Doc · May 5, 2009

Looks great.

Congrats.

But your old one looked great to. I can't help but wonder, why did you replace the bamboo one?

Mama · May 5, 2009

Beautiful Board FryBoy!!!!!!!!!

PieSusan · May 5, 2009

Have you taken a look at the drop dead gorgeous boards that the Board Smith makes? It is a different kind of foodie porn, Doc. You should see me in a Sur La Table baking section--I love looking at my hobby's wares. For me, it is similar to car porn.

buzzard767 · May 5, 2009

FryBoy - I didn't notice it was you who posted at DC. LOL

I said something about if you only gave the board one coat of oil you might want to give it some more because of the following from Dave's site.

Before using a new butcher block, season it to prevent staining and absorption of food odors and bacteria. Before applying oil to butcher block, warm the oil slightly. Apply oil with a soft cloth, in the direction of the grain, allowing the oil to soak in between each of the four or five coats required for the initial seasoning. After each treatment, wait about four to six hours and wipe off oil that did not soak into the wood (oxidation or hardening of the oil will take approximately 6 hours). Re-oil the butcher block monthly or as often as needed.

FryBoy · May 5, 2009

Gave it four coats of mineral oil, five on the top, followed by a thick coat of Board Butter, a mix of beeswax and mineral oil.

Keltin · May 5, 2009

Are you really going to cut on that???? Seems a shame! :yum:

It's beautiful, congrats!!! :clap:

buzzard767 · May 5, 2009

FryBoy said:
Gave it four coats of mineral oil, five on the top, followed by a thick coat of Board Butter, a mix of beeswax and mineral oil.

You're doing it right. :alc:

I make my own board butter and use it on knife handles as well. I guess you already know it but don't forget to oil the bottom as well to prevent cracks.