On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:22:49 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:

:
:"Dan Musicant" > wrote in message
.. .
:> Today I made repairs to the board I use (a slide out below a drawer) on
:> which I roll out pizzas, knead doughs, etc. After doing this I sanded
:> with progressively finer sandpaper using an orbital sander finishing
:> with 220 grit paper.
:>
:> Is it customary to treat boards such as this with mineral oil such as a
:> cutting board?
:>
:> Dan
:
:If you oil it, you'll have to wait a while to use it and nothing will be
:gained. Just leave it alone and flour as needed when used. Oil may be of
:value to a board used for cutting meats and wet stuff, but not for
:flour/dough.
:
Thank you.