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Title: Wood Toxicity Chart
Post by: Russ C on April 27, 2010, 07:24:22 am

Here is a chart showing the different species of wood and the reactions to exposure. You should use care when working with any wood. Many species can trigger allergic reactions when exposed to these woods.  Wood allergies can range from minor discomfort to life-threatening reactions. Therefore the need for Dust Collection and Protection.   :o

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Title: Re: Wood Toxicity Chart
Post by: keidiag on April 27, 2010, 10:56:30 pm

Thanks Russ. I've been looking for this...Keith

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Post by: cherie on April 29, 2010, 07:35:21 am

Thank you very much Russ, Now we know why we should wear dust masks at times.

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Post by: joscrolls on April 29, 2010, 09:52:33 am

Thanks alot for the chart, Russ.
Two questions: is there an explanation somewhere of what exactly some of those reactions entail, and
I am wondering about pine and poplar-the two woods I use the most-not on the chart. Does anyone know any related issues with those two?

Title: Re: Wood Toxicity Chart
Post by: cherie on April 29, 2010, 10:06:41 am

Joscrolls,

I might have a chart that explains a bit more.  In fact I found a web sit that may be of help.

http://www.connectedlines.com/wood/ (http://www.connectedlines.com/wood/)

Just click on the name of the wood and it should bring up their properties.

Title: Re: Wood Toxicity Chart
Post by: Marshall on April 29, 2010, 10:47:46 am

Thanks Russ , I printed this for anyone that works with a lot of different woods need to know this .........again thanks .........Marshall

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Post by: northie66 on April 29, 2010, 04:56:39 pm

I don't wear a mask.  Gotta die of something.

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Post by: Caribbean Scroller on April 29, 2010, 05:21:58 pm

Thanks for the info

Title: Re: Wood Toxicity Chart
Post by: cherie on April 30, 2010, 07:45:46 am

Janet, I do not wear a mask either, and your right, gonna die of something someday, so making saw dust would be the way to go, however I just hate sneezing all the time.  LOL ;D