{"product_id":"cutting-board-treatment-finishing-pack-vinnies-upo-wax","title":"Cutting Board Treatment \u0026 Finishing Pack | Vinnie's UPO + Wax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete Finishing Pack for Handmade Cutting \u0026amp; Chopping Boards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've put the hours in. You've cut, glued, planed and sanded your board to perfection. Now give it the finish it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinnie's UPO + Wax is the go-to 2-step treatment system for woodworkers finishing cutting boards and chopping boards. Deep penetrating oil first — hard wax shield on top. The result is a board that's food safe, moisture resistant, and built to last a lifetime of kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% food safe. VOC free. Made in Sweden. Covers 55–60m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: Penetrate \u0026amp; Protect — Vinnie's Ultra Penetrating Oil (UPO)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinnie's UPO is designed to go deep. Its small-molecule formula — a unique blend of cold-pressed vegetable oils including modified hempseed oil, and purity-controlled hard waxes including carnauba — saturates the wood's pores below the surface without any solvents. It polymerises and hardens within the wood fibres, creating a stable, flexible internal structure that resists moisture, food stains and daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor cutting boards, this deep penetration is everything. End grain in particular drinks up UPO, hardening the fibres from within and dramatically extending the life of your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovers 25–30m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: Seal \u0026amp; Shield — Vinnie's Wax\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce UPO has cured, Vinnie's Wax forms the outermost layer of defence. The most concentrated wood wax in the Vinnie's Oil range, it deposits into the top surface to create a dense, water-repellent barrier — rejecting water, food oils and daily wear with a beautiful satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little goes a very long way. Apply thin, buff off, and your board is ready for the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovers 30m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Pack for Cutting Boards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic Vinnie's Oil 2-step system — and it's ideal for cutting and chopping boards of all types: end grain, face grain, edge grain, hardwood, softwood. Together, UPO and Wax provide the kind of durable, food-safe finish that serious woodworkers trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% food safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe for all cutting and chopping board surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% non-toxic \u0026amp; VOC free\u003c\/strong\u003e — no harmful chemicals in your kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep penetrating\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardens end grain and face grain from within\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard wax outer shield\u003c\/strong\u003e — water-repellent, stain-resistant, long-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-yellowing\u003c\/strong\u003e — preserves the natural colour and grain of your wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't crack or peel with board movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Sweden\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold-pressed oils and ultra-pure waxes, controlled for purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnd grain cutting boards · Face grain chopping boards · Edge grain boards · Serving boards · Charcuterie boards · Any food-contact hardwood surface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your board is clean, dry and fully sanded to your final grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Vinnie's UPO generously — work in circular motions then along the grain. End grain will absorb more; apply a second coat if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow UPO to cure fully (minimum 3 days).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Vinnie's Wax as the top coat in thin, even layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuff to a satin finish and allow to harden before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe board you've made deserves a finish that lasts. Vinnie's UPO + Wax is the natural way to protect it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinnie's Oil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60384189579598,"sku":"WWVO00108-CB","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/9072\/7502\/files\/VinniesOilComboUPOandEternalSeal.jpg?v=1779795671","url":"https:\/\/whaleywoodworks.co.uk\/products\/cutting-board-treatment-finishing-pack-vinnies-upo-wax","provider":"Whaley Woodworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}