Popular Post Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by Fred W. Hargis Jr DuckSoup, Larry Buskirk, Gunny and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Don't know Fred but those cheeseboards look great! Cal, LarryS, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeteM Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. Larry Buskirk, LarryS, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted February 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. FlGatorwood, Larry Buskirk, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Nice Cheeseboards Fred! LarryS, Gunny, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeteM Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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 Gunny, DuckSoup, HandyDan and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 These are some I use. They are similar but specialized for the item Fred W. Hargis Jr, Gunny, p_toad and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 That's great Lew, exactly what was looking for! FlGatorwood, lew and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ron Dudelston Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. Cal, Gunny, DuckSoup and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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 FlGatorwood, Gunny, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: Nice Cheeseboards Fred! X2 FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted February 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. LarryS, Larry Buskirk, p_toad and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Vert nice boards Fred with some going to a good cause. Glad you asked the question too, good thing to know. FlGatorwood, Cal, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Larry Buskirk Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 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. Cal, LarryS, Gunny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said: We gotta cut the cheese too. Larry Buskirk, p_toad, Cal and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Masonsailor Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 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 FlGatorwood, Gunny, LarryS and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerald Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just make your own with beeswax and mineral oil. Heat in boiler and you got all the fancy cutting board wax you need. LarryS, Fred W. Hargis Jr, Cal and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DuckSoup Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 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 p_toad, Fred W. Hargis Jr, LarryS and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmealy Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 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. LarryS, Fred W. Hargis Jr, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 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. DuckSoup, LarryS and kmealy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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