Chopping block question

[Fly_Viking]

I have finally managed to get hold of a decent size chopping block. What's the best way to keep it for it to last as long as possible, as I won't easily get hold of a new one?

 

[stuey]

When not in use raise it up off the ground to stop it absorbing water. I slip a couple of bricks or lumps of 2X2 under mine. I also put an upturned dustbin over mine to stop it getting wet. Had the same block for about 3 years now and it gets a beating year round for kindling and logs to heat the house.

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[JohnC]

I took the bark off the one I got as I felt that retained water and bugs leading to rot.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

Try one of these?

http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/

 

[Perrari]

I removed bark from mine as well, it does help to dry the block out when it gets wet. I also saturated the end grains both ends when I first got it with Cuprinol wood preserver. I dont know if this made a difference, but th block is about 3 years old has been used constantly, and has years of life left in it. The block I have is Pine.

I took the bark off the one I got as I felt that retained water and bugs leading to rot.

 

[John Fenna]

Try one of these?

http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/

Sweet!
That is my attitude to technology as well!

 

[Perrari]

Now that's Funny !!!!!!! Maybe my sister has seen the video, and thats why she wont lend me her I pad.

Try one of these?

http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/

 

[dwardo]

Try one of these?

http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/

Finally a practical use for an ipad.

 

[Fly_Viking]

Thanks for the tips guys. I will strip it of bark, raise it of the ground, stick an old bin over it and most importantly, save up for an iPad. Lol