Ok with the number of exotic woods that are toxic to some extent or another. What are some good easy to work woods for a starting turning? Say for a pepper mill and a salt mill for a set.
Ok with the number of exotic woods that are toxic to some extent or another. What are some good easy to work woods for a starting turning? Say for a pepper mill and a salt mill for a set.
Glen, I would be a bit careful with Cherry. If you know where it's from and what type it is and how dry it is you maybe ok. For example if it's an Amur/Black cherry and it's not <12 Moisture content, salt may pull that moisture out and be heavily laden with cyanide out of the cherry.
If you have a Mother In Law you need to get rid of, this maybe a great method....
All I can say is do your homework and keep a copy of this handy http://vet.vet.purdue.edu/toxic/navigate.htm
Good Luck.
I've always heard from people with cattle that the leaves of the cherry tree can be a health issue for animals. The link you provided seems to point to the leaves as being the part of the tree with the highest risk. Many cooking utensils and bowls are made from cherry. I don't think there is any risk from using cherry for a pepper mill or for salad bowls.