Amboyna Burl Cap

[Big Ry]

Ah I agree. I would agree if I were making an expensive piece (there I would probably use tung oil or linseed oil) but on a production run I would use mineral oil and make sure I also sell refresh finish to maximise profit. I see where you are coming from now.

I can understand the desire to use mineral oil from a production and cost standpoint, but if I were ever to sell my products I think I'd be marketing for the high end/bespoke market. Cutting boards are a dime a dozen, so its hard to get a foot in the door and even harder to make money. But a one-off board made with ultra rare or one of a kind pieces of wood and with careful consideration of design are the kind of projects that can command a premium price, and they are equally deserving of premium finishes. Maybe I should turn the purple wattle from Fred into a custom luxury board!

 

[daniscool]

I can understand the desire to use mineral oil from a production and cost standpoint, but if I were ever to sell my products I think I'd be marketing for the high end/bespoke market. Cutting boards are a dime a dozen, so its hard to get a foot in the door and even harder to make money. But a one-off board made with ultra rare or one of a kind pieces of wood and with careful consideration of design are the kind of projects that can command a premium price, and they are equally deserving of premium finishes. Maybe I should turn the purple wattle from Fred into a custom luxury board!

Personally I would rather use rare and expensive wood in a way that minimises wastage while maximising surface area. But I understand the hate of mineral oil. The way I make cutting boards is to take wood that was important to the person involved. Say the lilac from grandmas garden or something. I also let the client choose what finish they want. Most choose mineral oil for its simplicity.

 

[Big Ry]

Personally I would rather use rare and expensive wood in a way that minimises wastage while maximising surface area. But I understand the hate of mineral oil. The way I make cutting boards is to take wood that was important to the person involved. Say the lilac from grandmas garden or something. I also let the client choose what finish they want. Most choose mineral oil for its simplicity.

Yeah, I would agree that the customer preference is priority #1. I might try to encourage them one way or another, but its ultimately up to them.