Hihi,
I have always used the traditional Weber wire scraper to clean my grill and tried to change it regularly so no bristles get into the food.
As I have learned more about the danger using it (even if pretty rare) I would like to use something else. I learned about wood scrapers which are unfortunately not available where I live so I was looking to make a homemade one. I bought the cutting board at a second hand market for cheap and thought it could do the trick. I have a couple of questions regarding g using it as a grill scraper:
- My first thought was to clean it and the use sandpaper on it and then treat it with cutting board oil (walrus cutting board oil). Does this makes sense or will using it on the heat do something to the oil?
-I am not sure what wood the cutting board is and if it will work well as a scraper, anyone have any idea from the pictures?
Thank you for the help!
by placeb012
6 Comments
I bought a “Cast Iron Cleaner Scrubber with Handle -3mm Welded Chain Mail Cast Iron Grill Scrubber Brush-Chainmail” its stainless chain mail on a stick. It works great! I also used to buy the Weber brushes. I would buy 2 a summer and throw them out at the end of the season but recent recalls have scared me.
Sand it multiple times
Once with 200 grit
Once with 600 grit
Do one pass with 800 or 1200
Soak it overnight with mineral oil, lots of it, then wipe the excess oil
Sand it one last time with the finest Sand paper you have.
That how I prep my cutting boards.
I used one as a kid so my understanding may not be accurate. You just kinda rub the board on the grate. Grab it by the handle so the handle is “upside-down”, you want the screws to face you. Then using the opposite narrow side of the board at an angle just rub the board along the grates. You want the board to create its own grooves from being scrapped on the grill. Afaik you don’t really need to care all that much for the board just keep it out of the weather/sun
I’d notch the end to fit the grates. No reason to sand it or oil it.
Seems a bit much mate, use an onion instead. Or balled up foil. You looking at hours of work when it can be achieved much easier.
If you want wood, buy one of these in whichever length you want, and notch the ends (or burn them in) to match the grate:
[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-24-wood-paddle/407WMP24.html](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-24-wood-paddle/407WMP24.html)