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About Camelia Oil:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_seed_oil

Most solvents will remove paste wax without too much trouble,.
I have used both alcohol and mineral spirits with apparent success.

You already got some good advice. In addition:

Be careful with the final flattening your cutting board.
I finish with a scraper.
Sanding can leave bits of grit - which isn't good for your...

First of all, thanks to everyone for the prompt comments.

I realize thet 600 rpm is too fast, but that is as slow as my drill press will go.

I have no problem with paying for good tools, and...

I have been using a 2" (Chinese) Forstener bit at my slowest drill press speed (~600rpm?) to drill through 3/8" thick woods.
Things are OK with Teak, Walnut is easy, but Maple is something else...

Most woodworkers don't have, or even know about - Gimlets.

I got a set of seven from Lee Valley for about $14, and don't know how I lived without them.

You may have to explain what they're...

I may be the wrong person to advise you on this, since my carving skill sucks.
But that doesn't deter people from giving advice.

I have too many tools, so I advise buying ONE good gouge and...

I have a house full of Panasonic KX-TG6445 phones (actually two sets) and love them!

I agree with the 1/3 cost comment.
Last spring I wanted to trade my LT166 (in good shape) on a new John Deere, the dealer oferred me $100 on the trade.
I still have the 166, and haven't been back...

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My dog is bigger than your dog!!

Now that you have already used Tung oil, all you have to do is wait.
I routinely use a mixture of Tung oil, Linseed oil, mineral spirits and Poly to "bring out the grain".
After waiting a day (or...

I'll second Tom's comments.
Cut into small blocks, basswood dries rather quickly.