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    Hi all,

    Just wondering if there are any alternatives to Howard butcher block conditioner that I can get in Sydney?

    Thanks heaps.

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    Try our benevolent dictators product, Foodsafe Plus.

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    Does it contain beeswax?

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    Even though I use it for chopping/cutting boards I do not know with any certainty. But I don't think so as the finish is not too waxy.

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    Thanks cava.. I’ve just installed a laundry wooden countertop and planning on using paraffin oil and topped with something similar to the Howard conditioner which will give it extra protection. Hoping to get something that’s readily available locally.

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    Not sure if this is actually what your after but I found Ikea have mineral oil a lot cheaper than i've found anywhere else.

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    How about U-Beaut Traditional wax. Also food safe. U-Beaut Polishes - TRADITIONAL WAX Polish

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    Quote Originally Posted by shanesmith80 View Post
    Not sure if this is actually what your after but I found Ikea have mineral oil a lot cheaper than i've found anywhere else.
    Are you referring to this?
    SKYDD Wood treatment oil, indoor use - IKEA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nifty Nev View Post
    How about U-Beaut Traditional wax. Also food safe. U-Beaut Polishes - TRADITIONAL WAX Polish
    That could be an option... The Howard product seems so easy to apply without having to buff

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    You could make your own. I make my own conditioner out of beeswax wax, mineral oil and orange oil. I have a wooden countertop that I apply it to regularly with good results. I plan on adding carnauba wax to the mix which will give a harder wearing finish. I use it on my cutting boards and even in the workshop on some tools.

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    Quote Originally Posted by groeneaj View Post
    You could make your own. I make my own conditioner out of beeswax wax, mineral oil and orange oil.
    What ratios are you using?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cava View Post
    What ratios are you using?
    Also interested to know. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by izzy_a View Post
    Yep, that's it. Maybe it was on special when I got it, pretty sure it was only a couple of bucks.

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    I’ve made quite a few different batches. I find 1 part beeswax to 4 parts mineral oil to be a bit too hard. It’s fine if you’re applying it to a small surface area like a small cutting board, but I like it to be easier to apply. So I tried 1 part beeswax to 5 parts mineral oil and that’s my go to ratio. I can easily scoop it out of the container and it’s easy to apply.

    I then got some food grade orange oil and mixed 1/3 mineral oil, 1/3 beeswax and 1/3 orange oil. This consistently goes on easily and is my favourite. I bought around 60 of those 150gram containers and just write the ratios on top.

    I got a 1KG block of medical grade beeswax for about $55 and use the mineral oil from ikea. I know you can get it cheaper than this if you do some research. This way you can make up and experiment with different ratio and see what works for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by groeneaj View Post
    I’ve made quite a few different batches. I find 1 part beeswax to 4 parts mineral oil to be a bit too hard. It’s fine if you’re applying it to a small surface area like a small cutting board, but I like it to be easier to apply. So I tried 1 part beeswax to 5 parts mineral oil and that’s my go to ratio. I can easily scoop it out of the container and it’s easy to apply.

    I then got some food grade orange oil and mixed 1/3 mineral oil, 1/3 beeswax and 1/3 orange oil. This consistently goes on easily and is my favourite. I bought around 60 of those 150gram containers and just write the ratios on top.

    I got a 1KG block of medical grade beeswax for about $55 and use the mineral oil from ikea. I know you can get it cheaper than this if you do some research. This way you can make up and experiment with different ratio and see what works for you.
    That’s excellent! Will definitely give it a go. Thanks

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