Care
Treat it like a board, not a plaque.
It left the shop seasoned with Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner and ready to cut. Water on it is fine. Do not soak it in water. Keep the conditioner on it, and it will last. The flush inlay doesn’t change any of that.
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Hand-wash. Don’t soak.
Wipe it down. A little warm water and mild soap if you need it. Never the dishwasher, never a sink full of water. Acacia will cup if it sits wet.
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Dry it standing, not stacked.
Stand it on edge after you wash it so both faces air out. Don’t trap it under a pot or in a drawer while it’s damp.
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Condition when it looks dry.
This board left seasoned with Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner — food-grade mineral oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax. When the face looks pale or feels dry, shake the bottle, wipe on a thin coat, let it stand for one hour, then wipe off the extra and buff. Do not use olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, or cooking spray.
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The inlay is the easy part.
Once the epoxy is fully cured and sanded flush, it doesn’t need special care. Don’t scrape it with a metal bench scraper on purpose. A knife can ride over the inlay — that’s why we fill it flush.
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Feet stay on.
The rubber feet keep the oiled face off the counter and stop the board from walking. If one comes off, we can send a replacement.