How do you use the Wood Butter product on wooden boards or other raw wood?

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Follow these steps when applying the Wood Butter to wood:​

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• If too hard, warm the product slightly to soften enough for easy application.

• Scoop a blob of the paste onto your board. A little goes a long way.

• Using a clean cloth or cotton rag (or even your clean fingers), rub the butter into the board with the grain until the wax disappears.

• Let this soak into the board for 5-15 minutes or so. The oil will penetrate the wood and the beeswax will create a protective layer.

• Rub the board for a minute or so with a clean cloth to buff the finish until soft and smooth. For best results buff in small, circular motions.

• Let sit for a few minutes to a few hours before use, preferably overnight. 

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How do you condition a new wooden board?

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• Apply a generous amount of Mineral Oil or Citrus Mineral Oil to the board, and spread it out evenly with a paper towel, your hand or a rag. Watch this videos: Applying tmbr Mineral Oil

• Let the oil soak into the board for at least two hours, or even overnight.

• Repeat the steps for the other side of the board.

• Wipe off any excess oil with a paper towel, and place the board sideways or upright to dry completely.

• Apply a generous amount of Beeswax Mineral Oil or Wood Butter (you can use both as well), and spread it evenly. You can watch these videos: Applying tmbr Beeswax Mineral Oil or Applying tmbr Wood Butter 

• Let this soak into the board for 5-15 minutes or so. The oil will penetrate the wood and the beeswax will create a protective layer.

• Rub the board for a minute or so with a clean cloth to buff the finish until soft and smooth. For best results buff in small, circular motions.

• Let sit for a few minutes to a few hours before use, preferably overnight.

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How do you maintain a wooden board?

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• Give the board a light sanding with 120grit or 150grit sandpaper.

• Follow the steps for conditioning a new board above.

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Can you use the wood care products on boards with epoxy?

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Yes, you can buff the entire board. The oil and / or beeswax won't penetrate the epoxy but it will improve the lustre.  Wipe off excess oil and / or beeswax.

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Can you sand the wooden boards?

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Yes, all our boards have been sanded to a smooth finish. Wood-only boards are typically sanded to 150grit or 180grit. Epoxy boards are typically sanded to 800grit / 1 200grit to get that smooth, shiny finish.

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