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Food-safe finishes. Nontoxic treatments for your woodenware. Looks at oils, wax, shellac and unfinished.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #37 Mar-Apr 1994 pg. 74
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #38 May-Jun 1994 pg. 6
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #39 Jul-Aug 1994 pg. 4

Tip on using mineral oil to finish wooden kitchen utensils.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1996 (v.19#5) pg. 8

A nontoxic topic. Information on safe wood finishes.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1997 (v.21#2) pg. 20

Tips on wood and finishes when making toys for infants and toddlers.
FINE WOODWORKING #96 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 30

Tip on nontoxic finishes for children's wooden toys, bowls, cutting boards, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #106 May-Jun 1994 pg. 32

Which finishes are food safe? Exploring the current thinking on suitable finishes for such applications as cutting boards, utensils, bowls, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #129 Mar-Apr 1998 pg. 67

Using household cooking oils as wood finishes.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #53 Mar 1990 (v.9#5) pg. 74
Added Info POPULAR WOODWORKING #54 May 1990 (v.9#6) pg. 7

Advice on food-safe wood finishes.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #111 Nov 1999 (v.19#5) pg. 16

Tip on staining a wooden bowl with instant tea or coffee so it will be safe to use for food.
TOLE WORLD #110 May-Jun 1991 (v.15#3) pg. 32

How to stain and seal the surface of a wooden bowl so there is no health hazard when using it with foods.
TOLE WORLD #112 Sep-Oct 1991 (v.15#5) pg. 45

Tips on finishing wooden canisters with Salad Bowl Finish to minimize odor problems.
WOOD MAGAZINE #35 Jun 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 28

The scoop on food-safe finishes.
WOOD MAGAZINE #64 Oct 1993 (v.10#7) pg. 74
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #70 Jun 1994 (v.11#4) pg. 8

Food-safe finishes. Techniques for handling the clear, penetrating oils.
WOOD MAGAZINE #99 Oct 1997 (v.14#6) pg. 38

The oil field. Selecting and applying natural oils to wooden bowls and utensils which will come in contact with food.
WOODTURNING #80 Oct 1999 pg. 69

Buyer's guide to finishes which are safe for toys and food.
WOODWORKER Dec 1990 (v.94#12) pg. 1198, 1236

Tip on selecting a finish for woodenware that comes in contact with food or with a mouth (such as toys for small children).
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1994 (v.50#1) pg. 15

Selecting safe finishes for wood projects that will come in contact with food.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1995 (v.51#1) pg. 10

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