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[Rocket-Boy]

The missus feels too bad to use any of the cutting boards I have made, even though I have told her that they can be looking good as new with a little sand and oil.

 

Question, typically how many times do you raise the grain on a new board?

 

After my initial sanding I sprayed it with water to raise the grain, then sanded it back down again to give an even smoother finish. Although the other night after washing the board the grain started to raise. I'll sand it down again and hopefully it settles.

Mine got over it after I put a few marks into the main one we use.

I raise the grain between 120 and 240grit sanding by spraying some water on it. After that it stays perfect with a good mineral oiling.

 

I normally wipe it down with a damp sponge rather than actually washing the board, the mineral oil prevents things from sticking and I have found that even liquids like balsamic vinegar dont penetrate.

 

Liquid paraffin from pharmacies is what most places call mineral oil and a few coats of that with a quick refresh every 6 months keeps it from drying out.

[Rocket-Boy]

That reminds me of my kitchen hinges on the bloody corner unit ........ no worries .... will do it "tomorrow"

Those corner units are the bane of my existence. Im always having to adjust the hinges on them.

I need to think long and hard for the design of my new kitchen, I seriously doubt any corner units will be in those plans!

[patches]

Water restrictions in NZ? I thought it rains almost daily in those parts?

I have been considering emigrating for a while now and was considering future water shortages. There have been a lot of studies about how the world is running out of water, so I figured NZ was a pretty safe bet for that. Seems I was wrong! 

 

Yeah, NZ had a fairly dry year last year (particularly Auckland and upper North Island). The restrictions were nowhere like CT was in 2018. It was mostly just no using municipal water for gardens. Plenty of water in the rivers, but the bureaucratic process and Water Care's tardiness put the pinch on the largest city.

 

But yeah, people weren't overly stressed unless they were farming.

[Berg Man]

Those corner units are the bane of my existence. Im always having to adjust the hinges on them.

I need to think long and hard for the design of my new kitchen, I seriously doubt any corner units will be in those plans!

The biggest problem with corner units is that people tend to lean on the open doors to access the contents. 

 

Bi-fold doors, meaning the second door hinges on the first, are the biggest culprits because of the extra leverage it offers up. So best solution is to hinge each door onto the carcass by using good quality hinges (very important) Downside is they are expansive for good quality hinges, never mind 2 doors needing them.

 

Second option is to use a rotating carousel to store the goods inside. You sacrifice a bit of space, but save the "leaning on the door" problem 

[Tuxstir]

Those corner units are the bane of my existence. Im always having to adjust the hinges on them.

I need to think long and hard for the design of my new kitchen, I seriously doubt any corner units will be in those plans!

there are solutions to every problem..

[carrera4s]

Those corner units are the bane of my existence. Im always having to adjust the hinges on them.

I need to think long and hard for the design of my new kitchen, I seriously doubt any corner units will be in those plans!

 

Just make sure you use BLUM hinges - our house is c 16 - 17 years old and they still open like brand new.  We have stayed here for 8 years already - I NEVER had to adjust any of the doors with the BLUM hinges in the kitchen nor bathrooms. 

 

The bedroom cupboards have cheapie hinges.  Oh my, they don't close properly any more, they hang skew, they squeak...   

[Hairy]

Just make sure you use BLUM hinges - our house is c 16 - 17 years old and they still open like brand new.  We have stayed here for 8 years already - I NEVER had to adjust any of the doors with the BLUM hinges in the kitchen nor bathrooms. 

 

The bedroom cupboards have cheapie hinges.  Oh my, they don't close properly any more, they hang skew, they squeak...   

We always specify Blum SoftClosing as standard, and if budget becomes an issue Grass is a decent second option.

[Eddy Gordo]

there are solutions to every problem..

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Is the rear part of the draw pointed into the corner? 

[Berg Man]

We always specify Blum SoftClosing as standard, and if budget becomes an issue Grass is a decent second option.

Why Blum over Grass? I always thought they were equally as good as each other, both with Lifetime Guarantee?

[Hairy]

Why Blum over Grass? I always thought they were equally as good as each other, both with Lifetime Guarantee?

Been specifying Blum since forever. Our joiners also prefer working with the product and it is an exceptional case if we get a failed product.

 

Given the cost of some of the interiors we have dealt with, we will not be taking any chances of installing a product that we do not have a solid track record with, or is proven.

[geomark]

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Liquid paraffin from pharmacies is what most places call mineral oil and a few coats of that with a quick refresh every 6 months keeps it from drying out.

 So what's the real difference between;

1. pharmaceutical grade liquid paraffin (light mineral oil)

2. expensive stuff people try and bespoke sell you as chopping block oil

3. and food grade mineral oil

Are they all the same with different marketing?

[Berg Man]

 So what's the real difference between;

1. pharmaceutical grade liquid paraffin (light mineral oil)

2. expensive stuff people try and bespoke sell you as chopping block oil

3. and food grade mineral oil

Are they all the same with different marketing?

Pretty much just marketing as you say

[Hairy]

Wooden cutting boards are tools, use them and let them bear their cutting scares as badges of honour for all the meals prepared on them.

[stefmeister]

 So what's the real difference between;

1. pharmaceutical grade liquid paraffin (light mineral oil) - different safety and QC systems.

2. expensive stuff people try and bespoke sell you as chopping block oil - marketing

3. and food grade mineral oil - Food grade ( FG)and Pharmaceutical grade (PG) is most likely the same product, minus the added regulatory compliance of PG

Are they all the same with different marketing?

[dev null]

Water restrictions in NZ? I thought it rains almost daily in those parts?

I have been considering emigrating for a while now and was considering future water shortages. There have been a lot of studies about how the world is running out of water, so I figured NZ was a pretty safe bet for that. Seems I was wrong! 

 

Can't go wrong with Scotland!

[Tuxstir]

Is the rear part of the draw pointed into the corner? 

Was a google search image of a corner draw,  but I think that's the general idea