Wooden tips for my buzz pro
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Here i was, completely content with my cool plastic swirly tips, and you just HAD to post pics of wooden driptips. Doh!
Maximillian the Arboreal Envious
p.s. love the looks of those driptips!
Maximillian the Arboreal Envious
p.s. love the looks of those driptips!
Thanks for saving me from the comment one less foot in mouth is always good.
I was looking at some pen blanks the other day but was not sure what the heat would do to them I plan on doing some more research. Anyone know what is and is not safe to use as a tip?
There are some very poisonous woods. Untreated Pine is regarded as safe. Maple also, but do NOT use spalted wood for tips, they carry a form of mold to cause the spalting. If you are not familiar with wood and its safety, dont make them. Treated woods are not good. I am using a non-toxic varnish on mine. Its water based. You can see in my pics the difference. I coat the inside of the tip as well. I still have to use them to find out how safe I think they are. But since we inhale pine, maple and a bunch of others via wood stove fumes, I cant imagine these would be any different.
Glad I could be of service.Thanks for saving me from the comment one less foot in mouth is always good.
I was looking at some pen blanks the other day but was not sure what the heat would do to them I plan on doing some more research. Anyone know what is and is not safe to use as a tip?
I couldn't help but point out what seemed obvious, to me. I mean it all in good fun though. In other words, I said it for the lulz.
Toxic Woods - Fine Woodworking Article
This is good to know for people who use wood mods. Especially if they see a lot of use, and the veneer rubs off.
This is good to know for people who use wood mods. Especially if they see a lot of use, and the veneer rubs off.
As a woodworker I give a big thanks for the link and put a bookmark on it for future reference.
Almost any wood thats sealed well with a non toxic coating will be ok. Its the dust from turning them that can hurt you.
No, Alongo, some are bad to ingest the oil from as well. Tannins etc. If the coating wears off, and it will eventually, some are are just plain nasty. Go look at Cherry and Elderberry. VERY poor outlooks. I wouldnt chance using either. Both are VERY common in my area as well.
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