Wood Magazine, a few issues ago, offered plans for building a decorative wood chopping block.
I'm in the process of making eight of these, relatives you know, and the article recommends mineral oil for the finish. Further notes that periodically, you may want to recoat it with the oil.
Question I have is my mentor has also built these but is using a finish made specifically for wood products that come in contact with food -- salad bowls and of course the cutting board.
His idea is good but I question since it is a cutting board, won't the finish get scarred and expose the wood to water damage?
A related question would be whether you can stain the board and then finish it with either mineral oil or the non-toxic finish.
Help as always much appreciated.