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[jkeithrussell]

I bought a nice board of Padouk the other day and milled a few blanks. One corner had a small amount of sapwood, and I carved out two blanks that I thought had enough sapwood to show on a finished pen. I turned one of them today (7mm Euro). As it turned, I was happily surprised to find not only that the sapwood will show on both barrels, but it also has a small amount of spalt. Really cool effect--orange wood, white sapwood, and small black lines. The Padouk is soft and smells great when you turn it. It's cold here (well, for Houston anyway), so I'm going to wait until it warms up to finish it with CA. I'll post pics when it's done. I haven't worked with Padouk before -- it's really nice. The grain is a little more open than I'd like, but I'm sure CA will take care of that.

 

[JohnLifer]

I love the stuff too, but I've developed allergic reaction to it. Be careful and don't breath too much of this stuff!. I can work with it just a bit, mainly cut it up but not turn it or sand much.

 

[jkeithrussell]

I love the stuff too, but I've developed allergic reaction to it. Be careful and don't breath too much of this stuff!. I can work with it just a bit, mainly cut it up but not turn it or sand much.

Thanks for the tip. I am not as careful as I should be. I looked up the toxicity after reading your note and it is hazardous. I need to get a handle on my dust collection.

 

[ssajn]

As stated several different woods have toxic properties so be careful, wear a good quality dust mask.
Padouk tends to be an oily wood. Wipe it down with alcohol and let dry before putting on the finish.
Dave

 

[jkeithrussell]

The way the weather has been here lately, it will be April before I can get it finished.