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Question:
How do I care for my new cutting board? |
Answer:
1. Washing your board: Your cutting board should be washed with
dish detergent and water. You can also bleach your board if needed. The two major
"No, No's" are putting your board in the dishwasher and soaking it in the sink.
Both of these actions put undo strain on the glue joints and they will eventually give
way. Scrubbing your board under running water is the proper way to wash your
board.
2. Oiling your board: In order to keep the natural hardwood
colors looking vibrant, oil your board once a month with mineral or olive oil. Pour on the
oil and rub it in with a clean cloth. It takes about 12 hours for the oil to soak in
thoroughly.
3. Buffing your board: I also recommend buffing your board
periodically with 600 grit sand paper. By doing this your board will stay smooth to the
touch. 600 grit sand paper can be found at most hardware stores.
4. Resurfacing your board: Now for those of you who are
lucky enough to live near Ann Arbor, Michigan, I offer one free resurfacing. After a
couple of years of heavy use bring your cutting board to the Farmer Market on any Saturday
and I will take it back to the millshop. I will run it through our planer and then the big
drum sander, touch it up where needed and return it to you the following Saturday looking
as good as new! This is a complimentary service. If you would like to have it done again a
few years later, I am happy to oblige but there is a $5.00 fee. For you folks who don't
live near Ann Arbor, resurfacing your board will be a little more labor intensive but it
can be done. Using a belt sander or by hand sanding with 80-200 grit sandpaper will do the
job. Be sure to sand in the same direction as the wood grain.
One last note: With proper care, my wood products will provide many years of
service. Specific care instructions are included with each of my products.
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Question:
Can I have a cutting board custom made to fit my specific need? |
Answer:
Yes, I custom design cutting boards and countertops all the time, just let me know what
length, width and thickness you require. You can also choose what types of hardwoods you
would like to be included in your board. Call or e-mail me for a price quote. |
Question:
Is it OK to use the same cutting board for both vegetables and meats? |
Answer:
I reccommend using a seperate board for vegetables and one for meats. There have been
several studies conducted on cutting board saftey as well as hardwood cuttingboards versus
plastic. If you are interested in reading about these, I have linked the following site: Alaska
Science Forum |
Question:
Can I get my cutting board gift-wrapped? |
Answer:
I offer gift-wrapping for that special someone at $4.95/package. I am known for my
gift-wrapping skills and I will make your package charming and festive. |
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