LTN Woodworks

How do I clean my board?	Soap and water works well. Rinse well and dry. Since the finish is a non hardening oil, it will need to be replenished occasionally (~monthly).
When I washed my board, it got all 'fuzzy'. What's with that?	Water raises the grain on wood that does not have a hard finish. The mineral oil on these boards never hardens, so the grain is raised. With use, this fibers will be worn off.
I have a large board and it is bending up on the sides. Is the board ruined?	Probably not. What will often happen is that the board will be washed in place, and water seeps underneath and soaks into the wood. The water on top evaporates quickly, so the upper portion is dry and contracted, and the lower side is moist and expanded. This forces the edges up. To prevent this, make sure that the board doesn't sit in water. Dry the top and bottom after washing. Flip a curved board over to let the bottom dry. This can also happen by being next to a sink or coffee maker where water can get underneath.
When I turned the board over, the bottom had black splotches. What can I do about that?	You've got mildew growing from sitting in water. Try scrubbing with vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or lemon juice (not at the same time). If this doesn't work, get a block of wood and 150 grit sandpaper and sand the stain off. And keep the bottom dry in the future.
The pegs are protruding from the side. Why, and how can I fix it?	These boards have threaded steel rods and nuts under the pegs. Because of humidity variations over the course of a year, the width may vary as much as 1/2". The rods don't change. If the board dries out and shrinks, the rods can actually push the plugs out. With normal use and washing coupled with the diligent application of mineral oil, the board's moisture content will remain fairly stable, and this will not occur.