wood choice

[Bruce Bohrmann]

This is Bruce Bohrmann, Yarmouth, Maine. Word of caution: while I like cocobolo, I find I'm allergic. Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[LX_Emergency]

Almost everyone. Working with cocobolo has always been a hazard. A good respirator, gloves and long sleeves are mandatory.

Once it's finished no more problems.

 

[Jason Fry]

Same here. Sometimes get runny nosed and red eyed even with a respirator. Looks good when we're done though.

 

[ctaylorjr]

Have a fan blowing across the sander when roughing out will help. But still, snotty nose, irritated eyes, and itchy spots will prevail!

But, like someone else said, gorgeous stuff!

Charlie

 

[Dave Behrens]

Makes me sneeze and cough quite a bit. Get a good respirator. Only wood that does it too me. Brazillian Rosewood, Snakewood, Bloodwood, Tulip, Ebony none of these do it just the cocobolo.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

I do not get the itchy skin parts of the reaction, fortunately. I do, however, get the coughing and burning nose. It reminds me a lot of breathing in fine black pepper.

 

[Troop]

Heck yeah. I put myself into a "bio-suit"; one of those disposable paper-type suits and respirator. But, it's worth it.
Cocobolo is King.