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Do not use any vegetable-based oil. They get rancid. The traditional finish is either nothing at all or mineral oil, which you can get at your local pharmacy. Heat it slightly, flood it on, let it set 30 minutes and wipe dry. Do it a second time. The finish will need to be renewed whenever it dries out, which varies based on how often it is used and washed. If you are doing these carts for a restaurant, you may want to look into acrylic finishes. The NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) may have guidelines along with the FDA that will not allow you to leave the tops porous in certain food handling and prep situations. This can lead to a call back from your customer who has failed a health inspection. This is why many states don't allow butcher blocks in commercial kitchens any longer. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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