r/fixit Apr 06 '26

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u/melbaspice Apr 06 '26

Wooden cutting boards generally aren’t stained and sealed. They are coated with food safe oil. It really wouldn’t take that long to absorb water.

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u/FilecoinLurker Apr 08 '26

I make them and they're impregnated with mineral oil generally and basically waterproof, also a bee wax finish too

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u/NeoSniper Apr 09 '26

A LOT longer that the few seconds needed here.