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    waterproof foodsafe finish ?

    I'm turning a wood handle for a butter knife. I want to finish it with something that will hold up to dishwashers and other watery environments. Any recommendation?

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    No finishes are waterproof, but some are more resistant tan others. CA at the very least, but I don't think it will hold up in a dishwasher.
    Brian

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    Will it go through the dishwasher?

    Only once..... They really should be hand washed. Too extreme temperature and humidity changes for wood to go through..

    robo hippy

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    "...that will hold up to dishwashers..."

    That's a tall order. I haven't found one yet, foodsafe or otherwise.

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    IF you use a two part marine epoxy AND don't select heat dry on the dishwasher than it might survive for a while. But eventually someone will forget about no heat and it wont make it much longer. Best is to insist on hand wash only.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Brown View Post
    No finishes are waterproof, but some are more resistant tan others. CA at the very least, but I don't think it will hold up in a dishwasher.
    I like ca/BLO finishes. But after recently using that on a shaving brush handle, I'm not too impressed with its ability to withstand getting wet.

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