125 CSL Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I have a nice pattern for one. Just have a few questions for some who have cut them out already. How thick was the wood used? Any kind of stain or coating of any kind used? thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125 CSL Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 woops posted before searching,....sorry about that. Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I hope you got your answer, but if you didn't, I use 1/2" stock and finish with Butcher Block Oil. WayneMahler and 125 CSL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I usually use 3/4" hardwoods but 1/2" is fine too. As for finish, I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. It's important not to use an oil that is not designed as a finish like lemon oil or orange oil as these types of oils never dry and can stain a nice table top. 125 CSL, WayneMahler and wombatie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I usually use 3/4" hardwoods but 1/2" is fine too. As for finish, I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. It's important not to use an oil that is not designed as a finish like lemon oil or orange oil as these types of oils never dry and can stain a nice table top. Great info dgman! 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Craig, I like to use either 3/8" or 1/2" stock for trivets. Personally, I think that a 1/4" stock is to thin, and I don't like the look of the 3/4" ones. Len 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Mineral oil is your best bet. Will cost you about $1.25 a pint at the dollar store. 125 CSL and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Most of the trivets I have made are 1/2" 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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