Is my board the only one that has tiny splinters poking up (and getting into chopped food) after I oiled [with coconut oil]?
1980140
I have had mine for several years, and no problems whatsoever. It sounds like yours is defective and you should see about having it exchanged.
1980141
I have not oiled my board thus far and no problems. So, I'd try and exchange it as suggested before.
1766589
This happened to me. Use some boos board cream or mineral oil on the whole board and place it upside down. Mine warped back after a few hours.
1088856
no problem, that's normal. I keep mine in the fridge and it's also solid, it's just because there is some coconut oil in the mix.
1766411
The discoloration is probably caused by it not being oiled correctly. I highly recommend you read up on oiling your cutting board, but if it turns out you've oiled it correctly and didn't put it in the dishwasher or anything, I'd return it for another. When I get a new end grain board, I oil it every day for a week, then at least once a week for the next month, then as needed (it starts to look dry). This will ensure that your investment is protected. I have a wide variety of boards, from this one, to side and end grain teak and I have to be honest - this one is the best. Good wood cutting boards require maintenance though.
54673
Mine seems to be fine but if needed, I would sand it a bit and put some oil on it. I don't think I'd opt for WD-40 since it's used for my food... just a bit of vegetable oil would probably do the trick. It will get smoother with use too.
1393248
No splintering or other problems with this board. Scrubbing with a brush and periodic oiling are worthwhile maintenance.
1985897
Yes but you may have to wait a bit. The side I use and have been oiling has become darker with time. Note when I first got it the board was thirsty for oil and I ran through the first bottle quickly
1554735
It might be a little of the factory seasoning flaking off in areas where the vegetable oil seasoning was a little too thick. It's not a problem. You can scrub it off if you want, and then put your own seasoning on it. I don't bother, since it's harmless.
246109
Yes, the board does get slice marks after use. I wouldn't purchase again. I would stick with wood.
1393244
we also had problems with our thin board. this maple end board has not chiped or split on us at all and we use it to open large hard vegetables. I have sanded the top once and added oil once sense we purchased it. we only use it for vegetables and fruit cutting , no meats
1513145
Mine is still new so I wouldn't expect chips, but do be wary about what you put on them. Make sure you oil/treat it before you use it, as it makes the boards so much easier to work with. If you don't, your meats might stick to the board, which is a pain. Also be mindful of how rough you cut. I've always used a glass cutting board so I'm very forceful with my cutting action. Doing this on the bamboo leaves it scarred with cuts and nicks. Just be mindful of the material and you shouldn't have any issues. They really are lovely and the sizes are fantastic!
873123
Yes mine is now blackish. I don't know if I'm not adding enough oil to it or what but food does stick :(
697016
Try the suggestions in this link. I've never had that problem with my board. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6653868/list/how-to-clean-and-care-for-your-butcher-block
170680
I've had the same thing happen. After the cleaning lady leaves I wipe down my board with walnut oil. The color is beautiful again and the board smells great. Be sure to use walnut oil, not any other nut oil. From my research, I found that walnut oil is the only nut oil that doesn't go rancid.
781479
In my opinion I don't think it really matters i just use mineral oil cheap and easy to find....maybe coconut oil soaks into the wood longer? we use ours quite frequently and need to oil our board every month or sooner we just oil it when it starts to loose that dark rich color
1565796
Hi, I'm out of the country so I can't take pictures for you but I haven't noticed any splinters or roughness of wood in the seat. That said, this piece isn't finished so it's possible that some splinters could form. But this hasn't happened to me.
1412868
All wooden boards, and utencils, should be cleaned before initial use. Use a mild dish soap and make sure that the board does not absorb too much water as it may warp. After the initial cleaning, the board should be oiled to keep the wood from drying out, cracking, and warping. How often to oil is dependent upon how often it is used. I have never heard of a board being oiled too much. It may not always need it, though. The oil also helps food matter from being trapped in the wood, making the board unsanitary. Cleaning by using flour and scraping is good, but if you are worried about the board being sanitary, you should wash it, let it dry completely, and oil when necessary.