How to remedy a cracked wooden chopping board?

Wooden chopping boards may crack on the surface after prolonged use. So, how to fix it if large round cutting board with handle, wood cutting board with juice groove, wooden carving board for meat and so on this kind of chopping board is cracked?

An easy way is to prepare only cooking oil and cotton swabs, but this method mainly requires calmness and patience. Pour the oil on the board, gently apply the oil on the cracks with a cotton swab and wait for some time for the oil to be fully absorbed by the wood, if the cracks are too big, you need to be patient and apply it several times.

Repair using wax First dissolve the wax slowly over a low heat. Use a small spoon to drizzle the melted wax over the crack, and when the wax has cooled and solidified, simply cut off the excess wax. This method has the advantage of being able to repair larger cracks with better sealing properties. However, it needs to be handled carefully so as not to get hot wax on the skin.

The last professional method requires adequate preparation before proceeding with better results. At first, mix the wood powder and glue together, paying attention to the ratio of powder to glue (this is the more basic step that also affects the subsequent results), and make sure the mixture is of the right consistency before filling the cracks. When the glue is dry, sandpaper can be used to smooth the surface of the problem is solved. The advantage of this method is that it is more practical and can be used to repair wooden chopping boards more quickly in an emergency. But you need to master the proportion of powder and glue to avoid damage to the wooden material.