Thanks for the wood suggestions,guys. I have some Walnut,Cherry and 1 blank of Cocobolo that can try,and several extra tubes.
This may be something for another thread,but is there a way to "Test the waters" with the dreaded Cocobolo? I have heard/read how a lot of folk's bodies react badly to that wood,and I have a cigar barrel ready to turn,but am a bit psyched out!
One of my customers at work came in,with all these red blisters on his arms,and he said it was from turning a candlestick from Cocobolo,It lasted 3 weeks,and it wasn't gone yet when I saw him.Yikes!
Should I wear rubber gloves and long sleeves? I've read where that's not the safest thing to turn with,but I can't get hurt.The woodgrain looks great on this piece,I'd sure like to try it.
My father in-law isn't affected by it at all,but then he doesn't hardly wear any respirator as he isn't as dust-sensitive as me.Is the dust from Cocobolo more hazardous too?
Thanks again,
Steve