I like this product the best for cutting boards. It makes a hard durable shell-like finish, like a urathane or lacquer, but with that hard shell finish comes wear... you will get cut/slice marks on a cutting board, especially non-edgegrain boards. The tung oil penetrates the wood well, so I haven’t had any visible issue with bacteria growth. this product does make a board really easy to clean and dry, more so than with mineral oil and/or beeswax. I put on several coats and allow a full day to dry between coats, I don’t think I’ve ever cut/sliced down into the wood itself. IMO, if you do several(4/5/6/+) coats the first time, you maybe only need touch up like once a year or 2 depending on use and your OCD level. a light sanding and a couple new coats will make most cut marks disappear. I have used this product on cutting boards for years, and also on other projects like chainsaw bears. For some reason, Home Depot stopped carrying this product, at least my local one did...
Yea, i work at Home Depot. The reason they stopped carrying it is because they don't make enough profit on it. In fact, home depot often channels customers into the product or item that makes the most profit. They will, little by little, remove items from a department in order to force customers to buy what they have... Most often chinese made, low quality products and items. That's why i do searches of the better product and then order it directly on-line from a reputable USA based website.
So that’s it? Just rub it on with your hands and let it dry? Aren’t you supposed to level it out with steal wool or something? Especially with the amount you applied and the inconsistent application. Did you wipe off the excess oil? This stuff contains a varnish as well that needs to be leveled with steal wool from what I understand. I wish the video showed the rest of your process. The finished product would’ve been nice to see as well. Just seemed like a waste of product.
I had two questions one is when it comes to the butcher block oil what do you do when you get dry sheets or long droplets in the can? second is the smell of the finish how do you lesson that?
Can you apply a stain to the wood to give it color before applying the watco finishing oil. Also which is better to use, the oil & conditioner or just the oil you used.
Zoey E., they are drying pyramids. These help prevent the finish from pooling or collecting in one area on the board, minimizing tough sanding and further finishing issues that may occur when placing on a plastic sheet.
how long does this finish usually last. i'm looking for alternatives to mineral oil for my end grain cutting board something i dont have to reapply every month.
This is dependent on how often you use the board but I typically reapply after 2-3 months of heavy use. I have also been using Howard cutting board wax to help seal in the grain and will post more on it in a few months of use to see if there is any noticeable change. If you use a finish with mineral oil and wax mix it could make the difference, regardless of the brand.
I like this product the best for cutting boards. It makes a hard durable shell-like finish, like a urathane or lacquer, but with that hard shell finish comes wear... you will get cut/slice marks on a cutting board, especially non-edgegrain boards. The tung oil penetrates the wood well, so I haven’t had any visible issue with bacteria growth. this product does make a board really easy to clean and dry, more so than with mineral oil and/or beeswax. I put on several coats and allow a full day to dry between coats, I don’t think I’ve ever cut/sliced down into the wood itself. IMO, if you do several(4/5/6/+) coats the first time, you maybe only need touch up like once a year or 2 depending on use and your OCD level. a light sanding and a couple new coats will make most cut marks disappear. I have used this product on cutting boards for years, and also on other projects like chainsaw bears. For some reason, Home Depot stopped carrying this product, at least my local one did...
Yea, i work at Home Depot. The reason they stopped carrying it is because they don't make enough profit on it.
In fact, home depot often channels customers into the product or item that makes the most profit. They will, little by little, remove items from a department in order to force customers to buy what they have... Most often chinese made, low quality products and items. That's why i do searches of the better product and then order it directly on-line from a reputable USA based website.
thanks this is really helpful
@@nicholejones680 My local Lowe's carry this.
Seems like the finish is pretty glossy and slick looking. I watched another video that says the mineral oil and wax combo gives a buffed look.
And you can't strictly use mineral oil unless you want to reapply correct? I like this brand because it says it's permanent
Yeah it’s still wet...
have you ever used this product on an end grain cutting board? I am interested in seeing how that would turn out!
So that’s it? Just rub it on with your hands and let it dry? Aren’t you supposed to level it out with steal wool or something? Especially with the amount you applied and the inconsistent application. Did you wipe off the excess oil? This stuff contains a varnish as well that needs to be leveled with steal wool from what I understand. I wish the video showed the rest of your process. The finished product would’ve been nice to see as well. Just seemed like a waste of product.
I’ve been using this product and I find that it runs when I apply it with a foam brush. How do you prevent runs applying it like you do?
Did you sand at the end with 400 ?
I had two questions one is when it comes to the butcher block oil what do you do when you get dry sheets or long droplets in the can? second is the smell of the finish how do you lesson that?
Can you apply a stain to the wood to give it color before applying the watco finishing oil. Also which is better to use, the oil & conditioner or just the oil you used.
instructions say no - surface must be finish-free before applying watco butcher block oil and finish
A stain is not a finish.
What are the orange pieces you placed your wood block on? Would I be able to just stand the block on its side, on some plastic?
Zoey E., they are drying pyramids. These help prevent the finish from pooling or collecting in one area on the board, minimizing tough sanding and further finishing issues that may occur when placing on a plastic sheet.
You use knives on these boards? No concerns with cutting loosening the product and it getting into food?
It’s FDA compliant safe for food.
how long does this finish usually last. i'm looking for alternatives to mineral oil for my end grain cutting board something i dont have to reapply every month.
This is dependent on how often you use the board but I typically reapply after 2-3 months of heavy use. I have also been using Howard cutting board wax to help seal in the grain and will post more on it in a few months of use to see if there is any noticeable change. If you use a finish with mineral oil and wax mix it could make the difference, regardless of the brand.
Do you wipe off the excess oil
If I use too much I do. However in this example I added just enough and reapplied 3x.
Can this product be used on butcher block countertops? Does it have a strong, toxic odor ?
Decently strong odor, doesn’t smell “toxic”, but I also wouldn’t classify it as healthy either.
Apparently it’s food safe *once it dries*.