sasaki@harvard.UUCP (Marty Sasaki) (12/29/85)
An oil that I have not seen mentioned for finishing wood is walnut
oil. Walnut oil has the advantage that it dries, in much the same way
that boiled linseed or the Danish oils dry. Mineral oil and vegetable
oil do not really dry. They also don't really provide much protection
for the surface (not an important consideration with a cutting board).
If your super market doesn't carry walnut out, check out a health food
store.
Walnut oil is also an interesting oil for cooking. Try it in salad
dressing for an interesting change.
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