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What wood for a cheese board?

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What wood for a cheese board?

Postby justaskin » 21 Jan 2017, 07:40

I need to turn up a new board as the old one is now splitting and quite discoloured. Any recommendations for a suitable timber and any treatment prior to use. The old one was oak treated with chopping board oil and virgin olive oil.

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Re: What wood for a cheese board?

Postby Andyp » 21 Jan 2017, 08:19

Beech is supposed to have antibacterial properties.
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Re: What wood for a cheese board?

Postby Mike G » 21 Jan 2017, 08:19

Beech. It's bomb-proof. We we're given one as a wedding present 32 years ago that our grandchildren will no doubt inherit.
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Re: What wood for a cheese board?

Postby Rod » 21 Jan 2017, 12:06

Sycamore is good timber for them too.
No need to oil just give them a wash and or scrub in the sink - no dishwasher.
We have a breadboard in oak which has been regularly used for 50yrs and still going strong.
I made some boards for my daughter in beech who despite warnings, washed them in the dishwasher where they immediately split!!

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