The other day I was given a lot of redwood cut offs all 2x6 between 12 to 18 inches long. and 3 4x4x8.
I have been thinking about what I want to use this wood for. So far I have come up with candle holders, small boxes and salt and pepper shakers.
I have never really worked with redwood out side of repairing an old gazebo with a friend.
So is redwood safe to use as a salt and pepper shaker or other type of kitchen tools.
I have also thought about turning a couple of small bowls for my daughter to use as pots for her cactuses
TIA
Chris
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Re: Redwood
Know not re the toxicology part, but it is quite soft.
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Re: Redwood
Ive been looking on line, may be slightly toxic.
so I will find another type of wood for salt and pepper shakers.
Thanks for your help.
so I will find another type of wood for salt and pepper shakers.
Thanks for your help.
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Re: Redwood
I believe here they are talking about the saw dust of it. If you would use it for your Salt and Pepper items, with a film finish to seal it I think you would be okay.
http://www.wood-database.com/redwood/
http://www.wood-database.com/redwood/
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Re: Redwood
A very long time ago ( early 70's) I glued nine pieces of redwood 4X4's about 4 inches long on end and turned it as a shallow bowl. Redwood is easy to turn and is beautiful when finished. Just be sure and wear a mask.
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Re: Redwood
I really dislike repeating information. But, I must agree with Paul about wearing a mask while working with woods like cedar, redwood and other oily and strongly scented woods. I had bronchitis in January - March this year only because I didn't wear a mask while cutting Masonite. Please take good care of yourself.
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Re: Redwood
I thought I had just the link you needed but I find that Nick does not discuss redwood at all. Anyhow, here is the link.
http://www.workshopcompanion.com/KnowHo ... able_3.htm
http://www.workshopcompanion.com/KnowHo ... able_3.htm
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Re: Redwood
I love working with Redwood. It is soft and splinters so must be handled with care, but it finishes beautifully. A drive up the Redwood Highway, 101 in California will show some lovely turnings and carvings. I like Redwood for intarsia and small projects. It is also a good base for stone inlay.
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Re: Redwood
It should be great for candleholders and similar tasks as it is soft and works nicely. It is beautiful when finished.
I would not use it around food as it is too soft and has oils that probably aren't desirable in that situation.
For kitchen use, I use only hard maple as it is clean without oils, very hard so it stands up to knives and other sharp things, and it doesn't splinter easily like other woods like oak do.
I would not use it around food as it is too soft and has oils that probably aren't desirable in that situation.
For kitchen use, I use only hard maple as it is clean without oils, very hard so it stands up to knives and other sharp things, and it doesn't splinter easily like other woods like oak do.
Re: Redwood
Man, I WISH I could get my hands on some redwood.
When I was younger, redwood was the desired wood
for outdoor work in the San Jose area, because it was
cheap and plentiful. Now, not so much!
steve
When I was younger, redwood was the desired wood
for outdoor work in the San Jose area, because it was
cheap and plentiful. Now, not so much!
steve
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Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.