Coconut Oil as a Cutting Board Finish???

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Have you ever considered using Coconut oil as a cutting board finish? Paul Mayer looks at 3 different types of coconut oil and evaluates their ability to serve as a cutting board finish.

[squatch]

Thanks for the video. Just FYI: MCT oil and fractionated coconut oil are the same thing. Fractionated simply means a process where all the long chain fatty acids (triglycerides) have been removed and only the medium chain triglycerides (MCT) in the coconut oil remain. It's the long chain fatty acids that give coconut oil its distinctive aroma and make it go rancid over time.

[martinoamello]

Old hippy here..I use coconut oil to wipe in my flyway dry hair after showers and it absorbs right in never leaving an oily look.. But..back to wood..It's great for use on wood, even morning wood.. ;)

[stopgapsconstructionservic]

Thanks for both your videos on cutting board finishes. I'm just finishing my chopping board and this really helps. Thank you

[johnnycakeslim]

I just planed and sanded
some local hardwood (Tugas), here in the Philippines. Its an end grain stump cutting board about 2 inches thick.. I then heated the wood close to our cooking fire and then rubbed pure bees wax into the end grain. Its working great. I think bees wax has the ability to plug the end grain

[toddshrader]

idk about wood but the melting point of coconut oil is really low. id guess around 80 degrees. so if you if you apply with your fingers and no rag it will start melting before you make to board. And it is good for dry hands. you will be surprised at how well it all soaks in to your skin leaving very little greasy feel. if that helps

[DC-uohy]

Great videos, in my restaurant, I used pure citrus oil that I bought from an essence company in Manhattan. It is expensive but really protects the wood and is an edible oil and it does have some natural citrus wax in it. I also used it on stainless steel as nothing sticks to it and it drys clean. Smells good too.
Do not buy box store or hardware store lemon oil. Its mineral spirits with a tiny bit of lemon essence.

[garypicc]

Hi, Paul. Never heard about Coconut oil! My go to for endgrain is. M.O. Then follow up M.O./beeswax. It also smells great! That is my reapply routine also. Your thoughts?
Gary- BarkWorks.

[BriggsJenBriggs]

Thanks fir this! I love coconut oil and my brother made me a cutting board. How do I know what kind of board it is? I use my cutting board mostly fir cheese 🧀 nuts 🥜 and fruit display when guests come over. Every 1-2 months.

[freecanadaland]

Question: I just bought a new bamboo cutting board, do I wash it first with warm water and soap, let it dry then apply mineral oil. Or should I apply mineral oil it first and then wash it after??

[bobhabsolute]

About Tung oil, I thing it takes weeks to completely cured and months if you apply thick layers. Anyway, I was wondering if you have tested hemp oil?

[eldonbeyea]

thank you for the responce, I am subscriber to your channel

[natalieclairecattin]

Hey there! Thanks for this video. I'm happy to use coconut oil that I already have. I'm wondering, if using coconut oil for a finish is heat safe? I have a trivet I would like to polish after wood burning. Thanks for your help.

[paulstephens]

How about using coconut oil food grade on cedar planks for my van ceiling. Have tried stains and also clear coats like the minwax polycrylic that looks decent. I’m doing a Shou Sugi ban burn then then wire brush first. I tried Star Olive oil that looked better than them all then tried the.coconut oil it looking similar. What’s your thoughts long term being it is in a van

[pragawa]

I use coconut oil!
Greetings from India.

[alwaysabray]

Hi Paul, What would you use on an endgrain cutting board, other than mineral oil?

[tomfiser]

Coconut oil can go rancid. Also some don't like the smell or taste if Coconut. Fractionated coconut oil(MCT) has a much longer shelf life.

[pattynuzzo]

will the coconut oil go rancid like olive or vegtable oil

[zeroa]

This is a great tip!!. I saw your previous video too, and I think are great!. I will use my Coconut oil (traditional), but i have a question: ¿what about a brand new cutting board i made? I mean, ¿should I treat it (base coat) with coconut oil too?. ¿What about coconut oil and beas wax combo?.
Thanks!! subbed.

[grandadgrandpaa]

Thanks alot for the information süper helpfull ... :))

[DK-prpp]

MCT oil and fractionated coconut oil is the same thing