I had asked about cheeseboard hardware over a year ago....and I just now got around to making some. This started out as making one for us, but it's as easy to make several as one once you get started. So, I have these extras that will go to a local thrift store, the sales there support their food bank. Here's my question: I would like to type up a little note about the care of the board...maybe something more than "do not put in dishwasher", I'd like ti include info like "renew with mineral oil" and other care tips with which I'm unfamiliar. I know several of you sell stuff like this and cutting boards....do you include such a paper and what does it say? If I'm asking you to reveal one of your trade secrets I apologize . This little job occupied my time while I'm finishing my desk and waiting between coats for the varnish to cure.

 

Edited February 22, 20206 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr

Don't know Fred but those cheeseboards look great!

I've done something similar for myself (instructions on how to use a jig:  I'm forgetful).  In your case, I'd type up instructions, put on the bottom, secure with packing tape over the whole piece of paper.  

29 minutes ago, PeteM said:

I've done something similar for myself (instructions on how to use a jig:  I'm forgetful).  In your case, I'd type up instructions, put on the bottom, secure with packing tape over the whole piece of paper.  

That's the plan (sort of), but I'm looking for the words to type up.

Nice Cheeseboards Fred! 

 

What are the high points?

--I made this just for you, so please enjoy

--It's made for cutting cheese, so no chopping!

--If you put it in the dishwasher or soak it will fall apart.  So don't

--Hand clean with soap and water, dry immediately

--Every so often, rub some oil (mineral is easiest) into the wood

--Don't use vegetable oil to rub in because it will go rancid.  The oil not the wood

--I had a lot of fun with these:  I hope you will too

     Hoppalong Hargis

 

or something like that.  a civilian's use guide

These are some I use. They are similar but specialized for the item

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's great Lew, exactly what  was looking for!

What I normally do is tell the customer how to care for the board.  I also give them a 2 ounce bottle of mineral oil to go with the board.  I buy the bottles from U. S. plastics just up the road from you Fred.  That little addition costs me about a quarter but well worth the cost.

 

Where did you buy the slicers?  Those are right cute.

9 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

That's great Lew, exactly what  was looking for!

Thanks. I like Ron's suggestion. Gonna have to add that to what I do. Thanks @Ron Dudelston

2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Nice Cheeseboards Fred! 

 

X2

The hardware is made (marketed) by a company called Prodyne. I bought them from a specialty store out of Sheboygan WI. called CheeseSlicing, LLC. Imagine such a company surviving in WI! Anyway, they have all manner of well, cheese slicing stuff and hardware to make things like these boards. Prices are very good ($4.95 each for pack of 5), and she (Lisa Christian) is very nice to deal with. I ordered mine and she sent the wrong ones. But she noticed it before they got here and sent a second order with the correct ones immediately....asking only that I return the wrong ones at her expense.

Vert nice boards Fred with some going to a good cause.  Glad you asked the question too, good thing to know.

 

6 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

I bought them from a specialty store out of Sheboygan WI. called CheeseSlicing, LLC. Imagine such a company surviving in WI!

Say What!!!

We gotta cut the cheese too.

7 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

We gotta cut the cheese too.

For food related items I have always used Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner. Easily available at HD, Lowe’s and Amazon. It has wax and mineral oil and works great. 
Paul

Just make your own with beeswax and mineral oil. Heat in boiler and you got all the fancy cutting board wax you need.

 I've bought several of these cutting hardware kits directly from Prodyne, good company. They replace broken wires free of charge, well the price of two stamps, if you mail a self addressed stamped envelope.

              Prodyne
              9611 Santa Anita Ave.
              Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Agree with PeteM and Lew's comments. (Sorry to be late to the party).

 

But one suggestion is to call them a "charcuterie platter." (pronounced "shahr-ku-tuh-ree" Be sure to add a bit of nasal.) Or perhaps a "petite charcuterie platter."    That way you can charge 50% more for them.

Fred and I have been messaging back and forth about how he cut the groove.  Being a bit lazy, I decided to make a jig to mass produce them.  Since the groove is tapered, I did a little math and added a 7/16” riser on the front of a the sled.  Works perfectly on my makeshift plywood wannabe cutting board.  When I get my hardware I’ll cut the real thing.