I'm after a bit of information from you guys I'm new to this woodturning 'addiction' and SWMBO has asked for some bowls for when we eat outside in the summer ( if we ever get a warm one) I've checked out all the food safe finishes but I was wondering if there are any woods that should be avoided for food use
tia Andy
Stick with domestic fruit woods and you probably will have no issues. Actually most people have no issues with most woods. But fruit woods tend to be the lowest in toxic effects
That reminds me what the old folks call the Elm that grows around here: "piss elm".
Hello,
Got a laugh from that one... :-) We have a few "stinkers" around here as well. One of the Oaks will draw flies from three counties as soon as you cut it... It is pungent, but the colour is really nice and the smell disappears after it has dried. Just the same, I never eat out of it. :-o Take care and best wishes to you and yours!
Ive used these 2 sites to help me with the question of toxicity of woods (don't forget this includes alergies).
JD
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