Teak Wood

[Dave Fritz]

Is teak a suitable wood to use for kitchen utensils? I have a supply from reclaimed lawn furniture that was scrapped rather than sold. I've made bird feeders out of it and it holds up well but am thinking of making spatulas out of some.

 

[hockenbery]

Is teak a suitable wood to use for kitchen utensils? I have a supply from reclaimed lawn furniture that was scrapped rather than sold. I've made bird feeders out of it and it holds up well but am thinking of making spatulas out of some.

We have a couple of teak utensils I made before 1980. Still working well.

 

[Tim Starliper]

I used teak to repair a handle on an heirloom pickle fork for a friend. That was quite a few years ago. Still in great shape

 

[Dave Fritz]

My wife was concerned because she thought teak was an oily wood. I usually finish with a mineral oil/beeswax finish. Maybe teak needs no finish?

 

[Michael Anderson]

I’ve used teak for cutting boards before. Very oily wood, but the surface still dries out somewhat. I still treat with mineral oil—otherwise the wood is an inconsistent look to it. I would imagine this is relevant to utensils. Maybe skip the wax though. Just my two cents.

 

[hockenbery]

Maybe teak needs no finish?

I use walnut oil on kitchen stuff

 

[Barry Richardson]

We have a set of steak knives with teak handles, very durable and aren't even phased by the dishwasher, although they now look like out door furniture, or teak on an old boat, kinda tan-gray

 

[Mark Jundanian]

Unfinished and exposed to the elements teak is quite durable, but will turn grey. So probably it wants some oil finish that can easily be renewed.

 

[Dennis Peterson]

I use a lot of teak in my furniture making and it is one of the best stable, long wearing, and lasting woods for kitchen items around water. That is why its used on boats. just a great wood but very expensive now.

 

[Dave Fritz]

I have quite a supply of 1 by 3 by 3/4 lawn chair slats salvaged from the lawn furniture. Taking the advice here I've made spatulas for the children for Christmas. Thanks.

 

[Dennis Peterson]

Hi Dave, i like the colored rings on the spatula, was this milk paint or stain?

 

[Dave Fritz]

Thank you Dennis, my wife Kay does the coloring. It's milk paint.