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Butcher Block Conditioner

Item #: 38535
Mix of food-grade mineral oil and water-resistant beeswax and carnauba wax rejuvenates wood and prevents drying and cracking.
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Treat your butcher blocks, cutting boards, turned bowls and utensils to specialized wood care with this conditioner. Food-grade mineral oil penetrates deep and, along with water-resistant beeswax and carnauba wax, rejuvenates wood and prevents drying and cracking. Meets all FDA regulations for direct and indirect food contact. 12 fluid ounces.

What's included

(1) Butcher Block Conditioner

Technical Details

  • Brand: Howard
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BBC012
  • Weight (lbs): 0.7500
  • Color: Clear
  • Size: 12 oz
  • Use: Interior

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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
It works
Joe M on Jul 2, 2017
for finishing cutting boards and grogs
Jason L on Apr 7, 2017
It works
Joe M on Jul 2, 2017
Initial bottle came with block
Leslie S on May 7, 2017
for finishing cutting boards and grogs
Jason L on Apr 7, 2017
Safe product for food prep
Norm K on Mar 22, 2017
Needed a food safe finish for a kitchen island with butcher block top.
Tim S on Feb 28, 2017
I didn't choose this. Why do you ask?
Robert L on Feb 25, 2017
Quality and ease of use!
Grego on Feb 4, 2017
Used for some Bamboo cutting boards and worked well.
Lee K on Jan 13, 2017
Works great. Fantastic product.
TW H on Dec 30, 2016
Need to condition my 50 year old butcher block
John W on Dec 23, 2016
recommended by staff at Rocklers phone call
MICHAEL S on Dec 23, 2016
I am thinking about building some butcher block cutting boards.
Terry H on Dec 17, 2016
required for christmas presents.
James H on Dec 11, 2016
I just purchased a butcher block and did not realize I needed to treat it first. Looks like Howard is a good product to use. We'll see.
Juanita E on Dec 2, 2016
I make butcher block tables and this works very well. Gives them a very nice finish.
Ruth R on Nov 28, 2016
Works great on cutting boards.
Mike V on Nov 15, 2016
needed for cutting board
KYLE R on Nov 13, 2016
Use with toy car sets for children
Jeff . on Nov 9, 2016
Great Price
Kevin L on Aug 5, 2016
I use it with sandpaper to finish food related turned items.
T H on Jun 7, 2016
Favorite food safe finish for utilitarian wood turned bowls, platters and plates.
Turner on May 12, 2016
I am working on a butcher block table
John A on Feb 25, 2016
I've purchased/used this product from you previously...great stuff
Bruce F on Feb 19, 2016
Used in the past with good results, time to renew the finish on a couple cutting boards
Matt S on Dec 31, 2015
Because I made some Cutting Boards and needed a product to finish them
Neal W on Dec 29, 2015
Need to keep wooden boards conditioned
EILEEN B on Nov 28, 2015
Love this stuff!
Susan R on Nov 28, 2015
Safe conditioner for food-use wood: breadboards and salad bowls - but also I use this for kids toys.
Peter H on Oct 7, 2015
making butcher block cutting board
Roger B on Sep 27, 2015
Had good reviews and I like the components of the product
joseph b on Sep 6, 2015
Purchased my first chopping block & this produced was recommended
Paul C on Sep 4, 2015
cant find any oil in town at all and 20% off was great.
jacob w on Jul 3, 2015
nice results
Sharon E on May 29, 2015
Am building cutting boards need to oil them.
Drew R on May 16, 2015
Because Rockler sells it , I trust their products
Chuck P on May 14, 2015
It works good on my butcher block counter tops.
Clem C on Apr 24, 2015
Try on cutting boards I make/made. Impressed with the product, that I purchased more.
CARL P on Apr 22, 2015
Initial bottle came with block
Leslie S on May 7, 2017
Safe product for food prep
Norm K on Mar 22, 2017
I have a wood door in front the ocean and is dry and crack a little bit, the last time i stain it, it was 4 years ago, it looks good but i want to give it a best condition. This product is good for that?
Fernando H on Jan 21, 2016
I am building a butcher block top out of maple and walnut - I was told to treat it with mineral oil with beeswax. Where can I find a large container of this product, and am I doing this correctly?
Steven M on Jul 24, 2015
BEST ANSWER: This is mineral oil and beeswax and there is plenty in the container for multiple butcher blocks. If you need more you could always purchase more than one, or you could make your own out of beeswax and mineral oil. As far as whether you are doing it correctly, you didn't tell us how you are doing it, so I guess the answer is no.
I am building a table out of 2" thick cherry. Is this a good finish, or would the butcher block conditioner be better? I'm going for a natural look, but want some protection from water marks.
Dan T on Jan 6, 2016
Butcher Block Conditioner
Butcher Block Conditioner
Butcher Block Oil
Butcher Block Oil
BEST ANSWER: I have just recently used the conditioner and have not used the oil so I cannot make a comparison. The conditioner was applied and wiped off two times. It left a brilliant finish but slightly slick. I have not used the cutting boards yet so I cant tell how the finish works but it looks beautiful and rich.
How much should I purchase for a final finish after 2 (possibly 3) coats of BLO on a 6'4' Hickory "butcher block" island top (strips-not end-grain)? I have made an island-top of raw select grade hickory. I put 2 coats of BLO so far. I am wanting to keep the finish natural wax like this one. How much should I buy for this amount of wood? Will 1 bottle cover it with some left over for maintance?
Scott B on Jan 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: One would.probably take care of it but I would buy a couple for future maintenance. I made some end grain cutting boards this fall and did not put a finish on them. They have dried out and cracked due to the dry winter heat. Use plenty of mineral oil to help seal it.
is this what i want to use to retreat a used cutting board?
Debby T on Nov 25, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Yes - I treat my end grain cutting boards several times each year with this. I've also used it to treat friends very old cutting boards which look like dried up pieces of wood and it instantly revitalizes them. Best if you can sand the wood down , working your way to something like 220 grit. For a more polished surface continue up to 320 grit or even 440 using orbital sander. Lightly dampen surface afterwards, let dry , then one more time with fine grit....this really leaves a smooth surface. Then treat it with butcher block conditioner. I warm my conditioner up in pan of hot water, till it is melted, and apply to board and let it soak in....then buff out.
does this product repel water?
mickey j on Jan 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: When first applied it will repel water. Probably not if submerged for an extended period as in dishwasher. To continue to repel water it must be re-applied regularly.
Can I use butcher block conditioner on wine box? I want to plant herbs.
Isabella M on Jul 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This would be ok for the outside since it is a good safe product. However it is not a waterproofer. A polyurethane finish would be better on the inside unless you are using a box liner.
Can I use this on wood furniture? Mid century real desk and coffee table...
Brianna K on Apr 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes it is safe to use on furniture but may not penetrate very well if it has been previously varnished.
How long does it take to fully dry?
Joe M on Oct 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I put three coats on and allowed a day or two between coats. I have recently seen that applying a coat of pure food grade mineral oil first can be helpful. I saw on you tube that the the last coat should be mixed with melted parafin wax (50-50) and applied for a better finish but have not tried that yet.
Want to ring & place a order?
Donna D on Jul 18, 2017

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I'm very happy with this product....
I'm very happy with this product. I make several cutting boards a year for gifts, and this is the best finish I've found so far. I've used GF's Salad Bowl Finish, and although I like their product for certain projects, I've found that it leaves to hard of a finish on top of cutting boards (which then magnifies knife marks!) The mineral oil from the Butcher Block Conditioner penetrates the wood and the beeswax seals the pores. The softer finish of the beeswax shows less knife marks and gives the boards a very natural look and feel.
December 9, 2009
We bought this product to help...
We bought this product to help add a nice thick finish to our cutting boards. It works wonderful and the wood looks even more beautiful.
October 30, 2008
Makes a great finish on cutting...
Makes a great finish on cutting boards. Gives wood a clean natural finish. No foul odor after it soaks in.
October 15, 2009
I use this on both my...
I use this on both my cutting boards and my maple-top work table, and it works great for each. It soaks in really well, is odorless, and holds up well. I've found that I can go 4-6 weeks between conditionings on the work table. I've found it works much better than mineral oil alone.
January 20, 2010
Shopped around for product to use...
Shopped around for product to use on cutting boards. Have a bamboo board and decided to try it out. It worked fantastic. Soaked in very well and left a great looking board. Plan on using it on several other projects. Recommend this product to anyone who works with wood.
March 4, 2011
Hard to mess up I guess.
Used this on a spoon I carved from purple heart. Really brought out the color while staying food safe.
May 18, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Works Great
This product is thicker than others I've used in the past and works like a charm. I'm buying this stuff from now on!
January 8, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
resurfaced a cutting board
After sanding, I used three (3) applications of Howard's Cutting Board Oil and then used two (2) applications of Howard's Butcher Block Conditioner. Excellent product. The cutting board looks and feels like new.
August 31, 2017
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
It's a great product
Works great for a couple of butcher blocks that I have got. You just need to warm it a little bit and apply it with a rag.
December 16, 2016
Purchased
 9 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Cutting board
I liked it it did a good job
I finish product
I finish product
March 30, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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