Oil absorption is affected bay grain direction. End grain and oblique (raising) grain absorves more oil than flat oriented grain.
So if you want it to look a more even sheen on it, try applying more oil, but it nonetheless it might stay like that.
Butcher blocks are not always end grain, and judging by the size of the block, an end grain board would not be a good idea because it would be prone to breaking if hit or dropped. And if used as a countertop wood movement (seasonal expansion and contraction due to water absorption) would be a PITA.
Anyways, i have to say using oil as a countertop finish was maybe not a good choice. It is easier and faster to apply, but it would've been better to use epoxy or polyurethane, as it is harder and more durable. Now that you used oil, if you apply any of those on it, it might not adhere to wood.
If you cannot, for instance flip the board and apply normal PU barnish or epoxy, just be cautious to always use a chopping board on top of the countertop (which seems like what you were trying to avoid)
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Reply to Oiling wooden worktops - some areas won’t take the oil, can anyone advise? by Laurenhynde82
Oil absorption is affected bay grain direction. End grain and oblique (raising) grain absorves more oil than flat oriented grain.
So if you want it to look a more even sheen on it, try applying more oil, but it nonetheless it might stay like that.
Butcher blocks are not always end grain, and judging by the size of the block, an end grain board would not be a good idea because it would be prone to breaking if hit or dropped. And if used as a countertop wood movement (seasonal expansion and contraction due to water absorption) would be a PITA.
Anyways, i have to say using oil as a countertop finish was maybe not a good choice. It is easier and faster to apply, but it would've been better to use epoxy or polyurethane, as it is harder and more durable. Now that you used oil, if you apply any of those on it, it might not adhere to wood.
If you cannot, for instance flip the board and apply normal PU barnish or epoxy, just be cautious to always use a chopping board on top of the countertop (which seems like what you were trying to avoid)