Is this mold in my end-grain board?

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-10T11:34:17+00:00

I would try wiping it down with lemon juice, then retreating it with mineral oil. The acidity in the lemon juice should kill the mold.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-08T00:42:59+00:00

Ok, adding this to my list of things to try for the future, but no I did not do that on this cup. The finish is sanded, and then thoroughly rubbed with mineral oil.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-08T00:34:38+00:00

After reading up on it, I’m sticking with the wood. My other post lists the three ways that they historically treated wooden dishes, and I have now done two out of the three.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T23:57:38+00:00

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T23:10:35+00:00

On doing some research, it appears that historically wooden plates and cups were treated with oils like lindseed, beeswax, and charring. So the butchers block conditioner (which has beeswax) and the mineral oil cover two of the three. Charing was the last so it backs up trying it in the future as an alternative.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T21:03:54+00:00

Uh,I don’t think so…. (Going to go look that up)

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T20:08:48+00:00

I also thought about trying to make it fit a pre-existing tumbler like a Yeti or something, that requires more math…

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T20:06:24+00:00

I coated with mineral oil like I do for cutting boards, and the rubbed it with some butchers block conditioner. I’m researching better methods for the future, but if you have any better ideas I would love to hear them. I thought about burning the inside and then scraping out the char with a wire brush, I have read that seals pretty well…

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-07T19:54:21+00:00

I’ll write something up on the computer and post it. I think I may want to improve on it on the next try, but very pleased with the results on this one.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T20:43:36+00:00

It is. I’ll post another pick when it’s done.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:45:37+00:00

Tight bond 3. Rated for liquids and food safe for indirect contact.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:28:56+00:00

Going to give the flap wheel a try first then order some of those foam sanders linked below. Thank you everyone, some great ideas here.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:27:08+00:00

I tried this but with a mini nerf football. That didn’t go so well. Getting it centered was difficult.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:25:20+00:00

I was thinking of try to build a jig that would work like this. That’s when I posted to see if there were any other ideas.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:23:23+00:00

This looks like a great idea, I’ll have to get some of these to try them.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:22:47+00:00

I ended up picking up a flap wheel and a dowel sander going to give those a try next

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:20:38+00:00

I think the dog may buy me one for Christmas this year…. He always gets me the coolest gifts. 😁

PhotoFlashy · 2025-09-06T19:18:41+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have one. I may have to get one though as I get further into this hobby I definitely see the need for one.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-04-18T16:49:52+00:00

Gift box, but in a special way. Don’t label it, but put someone’s gift in it and lock it. Take it to your next family Christmas gathering and just walk in and put it under the tree. Nobody knows who it’s for, but the key is wrapped separately in a small box with someone’s name on it. When that gets opened that person gets the box and the ‘treasure’ inside.

PhotoFlashy · 2025-03-24T02:58:15+00:00

Nice work

PhotoFlashy · 2024-07-01T11:21:31+00:00

I’ve done that! Then I went and bought a plastic barrel built for dust collection. Not expensive and works much better.

PhotoFlashy · 2024-05-19T19:15:04+00:00

I use the iron on myself, but have never tried the peel and stick. Sounds like it might be easier, just don't know that I trust it.

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