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[VEG]

That is awesome

[Rob D]

Ive allways tried to avoid using oils from nut trees due to people who have allergies.

I would hate to be responsible for some one getting a reaction.

 

 

From the research I've done on the net (approx 3 to 4 hours) indicates it would be incredibly rare for someone with a nut allergy to get a reaction.

 

From what I gather someone who could die from touching a raw peanut could drink refined peanut oil and not get any reaction. Not sure why it works this way.

 

However this is done over the net so far from being gospel....

[Rob D]

Great shelves by the way - cracking yew!

[Paul Smith]

You can use a food safe mineral oil fro T&G woodcare, think they are in Bristol? They sell is specifically for chopping boards and blocks.

[Paul Smith]

Great shelves by the way - cracking yew!

 

Very nice! Do you use a router to fit the shelves and back or hand tools? I am not sure I could manage all the complicated joints involved in some pieces.

[morten]

My pleasure.

 

If there is some one who knows better i would love to know,,

All my information is gained through trial and error so if im giving wrong info out or accidently giving out misleading info out please correct me if you know the right answer.

 

Thanx

Steve...oo/

 

I'd use raw (untreated) linseed oil. It's food-safe, and has the advantage over other oils that it cures/hardens fairly quickly when oxidizing, sealing the surface somewhat, so it does not absorb quite as much of the food-stuff that is being processed in the mortar. Just remember wipe off excess linseed oil from the surface within hours of applying, as it will otherwise set.

[Valewoodturner]

 

Here's a couple of bits i churned out today. A 10cm Walnut Mushroom and a couple of 16mm Walnut Flesh Tunnels.

[garry kidd]

very nice i would love to be able to do stuff like this (in all the pics) i doth my cap to you