This is a very important step in making cutting boards. Side grain boards can become very rough once you apply mineral oil, pre-raising the grain will help alleviate any rough edges once it dries and you sand over it with 220 grit.
50% isopropyl alcohol is 50% water. I use Everclear which is 95% ethanol and 5% water (190 proof). Sure it is expensive, but you use very little and don’t get all that water into the wood plus it has no additives and is definitely food safe.
I just made 3 end grains and I had this problem on my first. Also on the first wash, With only a damp wash cloth the grain raised again and the board had a bit of a twist. Any ideas on that. I didnt do the above idea though.
Hi! Sometimes, if i noticed that the grain raised a lot, I will dry it and sand it and raise it again just to make sure it is done raising. If your board is warping during the grain raising process, it is getting too wet and not drying fast enough. It could also be the selection of wood. Red Oak is a pretty bad board for cutting boards, I found out. Hope that helps!
@@parkwayconcepts8758 It does Help alot. Ive a long grain board made from white oak and i can attest to it not being good for the job. I used cherry and walnut for the end grain board though. Im going to replan it use denatured alcohol, sand, repeat, Then finish it with Liberons Finishing oil This time. Its water resistant, heat resistant and food acid resistant. only need apply once a year and easy to care. If I remember ill let you know how it works out. Thanks for replying though. Ive used youtube since it came online and this is the very first time ive ever commented though
Awesome! There is a lot to learn about cutting boards. I am glad to share what I am learning. I don't know if I mentioned it in the video, but edge grain boards actually raise more grain than end grain. Make sure to double check them after you give them their first 220 grit sanding. They will be smooth as glass 😁
