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  1. 3rd June 2010, 01:49 AM #1
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    Default Blackbutt Kitchen Top. Oil/Epoxy

    I have to makeup a Blackbutt kitchen cupboard top for some clients. The Blackbutt has a fair bit of gum veins and pockets that I would normally fill/glue up with 2 part Epoxy resin.
    They would like a oil finished surface that they can cut on and prep with. I have used a food grade oil on a kitchen benchtop before but not with Epoxy resin.
    Will I have a problem as the oil will not soak into the resin? Will it stick out and be noticeable?
    I am going to run a couple of test pieces but thought someone might give me a heads up.
    If Epoxy not suitable for my application what is best to fill gaps and pockets etc for oils

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  3. 3rd June 2010, 08:54 AM #2
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    Have your cutomers heard of cutting boards?

    Best thing is to use epoxy then finish with about 5-7 coats of Tung Oil.

    Then prepare food on large cutting boards.
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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    Have your cutomers heard of cutting boards?

    Best thing is to use epoxy then finish with about 5-7 coats of Tung Oil.

    Then prepare food on large cutting boards.
    Tried talking them out of it but thats what they want to do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by West OZ Mark View Post
    Tried talking them out of it but thats what they want to do.
    Odd shyte to carry on with!!
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    hi mark i live just down the road from you in pemberton.

    we have beautiful jarrah benchtops in our kitchen made by a local craftsman i made the kitchen carcass and drawer fronts (curly marri) but didnt trust myself with the benchtops.they were finished off with a hard spray on lacquer and wiped over with a finishing oil if there is any wear and tear on the top the oil takes it then its just a matter of cleaning down thoroughly and wiping oil on again (organoil). the lacquer will take a fair bit but they have to avoid hot pans and definitely use cutting boards, the holes for the sink and hot plates make excellent chopping boards and when finished the same as the top blend in beautifully.

    ive used a fair bit of blackbutt in fact this whole office im in is full of it and one good thing about lacquer is it doesnt darken it cheers steve
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    Hey Mark,

    Sounds like a challenge (The Client That is) Epoxy filled gum veins and cracks will stick out like the proverbial on an oil finished bench top. even if you sanded the gloss off and tried to blend the finishes I don't like your chances, There is a product called Enviro Tek, that is heat and alcohol proof, it's a self leveling epoxy. Like the others have said, Cutting boards are for that reason CUTTING on.

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    best way to find out would be test it on a scrap piece and show it to the client what the results will be.
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