Anyone want some fresh cut Chinese tallow?
Hi Shane, I’m interested in taking a piece. Will I be able to cut it into slabs on the large bandsaw? I want to try making some wooden spoons with it
Chinese Tallow can be difficult to eradicate once established. It’s down but not dead yet. I’ve also got a small tree I plan on taking out soon. I’m sure you’ve done the research. Good decision on removal.
You want the forked section or straight?
The straight section please!
Neighbor’s tree. Helped with trunk removal.
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Thank you Shane!
Reminder that the log is awaiting you. Needs to be picked up soon please.
In the Central Texas Woodturners Association, it was recently brought to our attention that Chinese Tallow is toxic including sap, leaves and seeds. I have actually turned a fair amount of it and was not bothered by it. Others have had significant respiratory reactions, and skin irritation. They recommended not using it for any food use and not burning it. I’d guess that turning it green is not wise. Mine was pretty dry already when started working it.
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Thank you @jamesfreeman. When I sliced it, I definitely got skin irritation from the saw dust on my hands and arms. I’ll find another use for it!
Wow! Thanks for the info. I guess I’m fortunate I didn’t react while helping cut up the trunk.
Not everyone does. I actually turned four bowls and didn’t have a problem. A couple other guys had nasty respiratory reactions and nearly went to the hospital.
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We should probably post a list of toxic woods… there’s quite a few of them, actually
Health Hazards of Different Types of Wood
This is a non-exhaustive categorized list of woods known to cause health issues, along with the reasons why they can be harmful.
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• Afromosia (Pericopsis elata): Can cause dermatitis and respiratory issues.
• Agba (Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum): May cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
• Amboyna (Pterocarpus indicus): Known to cause dermatitis and respiratory irritation.
• Angelique (Dicorynia guianensis): Can cause skin irritation, nausea, and headaches.
• Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon): Skin irritation and respiratory issues are common.
B
• Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
• Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia): Can cause skin irritation, headaches, and nausea.
• Bocote (Cordia spp.): Causes dermatitis and respiratory irritation.
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.): Can cause skin irritation, dermatitis, and respiratory issues.
• Brazilian Walnut/Ipe (Handroanthus spp.): Causes dermatitis, eye irritation, and respiratory problems.
C
• Cedar (Cedrus sppThuja spp.): Can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.
• Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera): Known to cause severe allergic reactions and respiratory issues.
• Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa): Causes severe skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory issues.
• Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory issues.
• Cypress (Cupressus spp.): Can cause respiratory irritation and skin sensitization.
D
• Dermopsis (Dermopsis spp.): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
E
• Ebony (Diospyros spp.): Causes dermatitis and respiratory irritation.
• Elder (Sambucus spp.): Known to cause dermatitis and respiratory issues.
• Elm (Ulmus spp.): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
G
• Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei): Causes severe skin irritation and respiratory problems.
I
• Iroko (Milicia excelsa): Can cause skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory issues.
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• Lacewood (Panopsis spp.): Causes skin irritation and respiratory issues.
• Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum spp.): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
M
• Mansonia (Mansonia altissima): Causes dermatitis, respiratory issues, and eye irritation.
• Mesquite (Prosopis spp.): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory issues.
• Monkeypod (Samanea saman): Causes skin irritation and respiratory problems.
O
• Olea (Olea europaea): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
• Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera): Causes skin irritation and respiratory issues.
P
• Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.): Causes dermatitis, respiratory irritation, and eye irritation.
• Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
• Poplar (Populus spp.): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory issues.
R
• Red Cedar (Thuja plicata): Causes severe respiratory issues and skin irritation.
• Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.): Known to cause severe skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory problems.
S
• Snakewood (Brosimum guianense): Causes skin irritation and respiratory issues.
• Spruce (Picea spp.): Known to cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
T
• Teak (Tectona grandis): Causes dermatitis, respiratory issues, and eye irritation.
• Thuya Burl (Tetraclinis articulata): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
W
• Walnut (Juglans spp.): Known to cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and eye irritation.
• Wenge (Millettia laurentii): Causes severe skin irritation, respiratory issues, and eye irritation.
• Willow (Salix spp.): Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems.
Y
• Yew (Taxus spp.): Highly toxic, causing skin irritation, respiratory issues, and even poisoning if ingested.
Z
• Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis): Causes skin irritation, respiratory issues, and eye irritation.