On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:46:28 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

>On Feb 19, 4:20*pm, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>> On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:12:52 -0500, wrote:
>> >What's the best wood to look for in a cutting board? And the easiest to maintain
>> >if I don't have a dishwasher? Thanks.
>>
>> Maple, IMO. *I've used walnut and cherry too. White oak is OK, avoid
>> red oak.
>>
>> I've found the best thing to do is wipe the new board with mineral oil
>> every day for at least four days. *It will provide a decent seal from
>> water and juices.
>
>Can ya do this with any success on a rather old board?

Scrape it down first, then try it.