edward_k Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 You all probably know this already but for me as a beginner I have discovered it for myself. I was given some offcuts of american black walnut and thought I'd make some things out of it (not so sure now!) I planed the two sides of a chunk about 2" by 10" by 10" to see how the surface was - looked beautiful. i decided to chop a chunk off with a mains power chop saw and then used a hand saw to refine the shape a bit to make a rough blank.... about two cuts with a chop saw and a couple with a fine toothed dozukime pull saw... not much. Went to bed and have had a pounding headache for the last three days and really sore sinuses. Since then I've read a bit about ABW and it is toxic to many plants when growing and horses don't get on with it either. Guess it doesn't agree with me either ! Strange as the mate who gave it to me works with it without any issue. Anyway I am going to continue but use alot more extraction and a good mask too.... just a warning to those who might try new woods. Cheers Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sanders Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Makes my nose itch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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