Messed around with my router last weekend and made a small bowl for our friends whose house we will be celebrating the change of the year this coming Friday.

Hey John, that is alright. Did you make the pattern to route it?

 

Is that walnut? What did you finish it with?

 

I like it, very original.

 

 

You will most likely get orders for more. It looks great and is a cool gift.

Thank you John,

I made a simple rectangular pattern that I can use with multiple outer shapes.

yes it is walnut finished with lacquer

John Moody said:

Hey John, that is alright. Did you make the pattern to route it?

 

Is that walnut? What did you finish it with?

 

I like it, very original.

 

 

Do you have to do anything to lacquer to make it food safe or is it food safe right on the wood? I know I have seen this somewhere but can't seem to remember.

 

I seem to be having that problem a lot more these days.
John Hechel said:

Thank you John,

I made a simple rectangular pattern that I can use with multiple outer shapes.

yes it is walnut finished with lacquer

John Moody said:

Hey John, that is alright. Did you make the pattern to route it?

 

Is that walnut? What did you finish it with?

 

I like it, very original.

 

 

John, I have read numerous times that all film finishes, once dry, are food safe. Many people/manufacturers use lacquer for tables, utensil handles, bottle stoppers and many other items used in and around food prep areas. So I have no concern about food safety issues, durability is where I have uncertanties.

That was my thought, I just couldn't remember if there was one you shouldn't use.

I Know shellac is okay.

 

Thanks

 

John

 

John Hechel said:

John, I have read numerous times that all film finishes, once dry, are food safe. Many people/manufacturers use lacquer for tables, utensil handles, bottle stoppers and many other items used in and around food prep areas. So I have no concern about food safety issues, durability is where I have uncertanties.