Thanks, Mark. Interesting. LJ
>>> "Pierre Bombardier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 1/18/2007 7:23 PM >>> Walnut sensitizes people as well, but is nowhere near as serious as cocobolo. Walnut typically causes nasal congestion, and a dust mask usually takes care of the problem. I must admit however, that the wood working I've done has been with American black walnut. Mark Delaney Larry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What about English walnut? Do wood-workers typically have a reaction to walnut? I have a lot of left from my dad, who made a lot of furniture, like cedar chests, bed sets, etc., and put quite a bit of it away. I have used some of it. Some pieces are probably 25 or 30 years old. It is now stored in my garage, high and dry..... Larry J >>> 1/18/2007 2:32 PM >>> I turn quite frequently and any of the darker hardwoods such as cocobolo, mahogony, redwood, and most of the exotics can be very reactive to the skin and lungs. Use a turners smock with long sleeves or at least a plastic apron with a long sleeved shirt. Always wear eye protection and at least a dust mask (I use an air powered respirator). Hope this helps a bit. Bear --------------------------------- TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV.
