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Rhus Wood

Jim

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I was asked today if i was interested in some Rhus, of course i said, pretending that i knew what it was .. I will fetch you it in tomorrow says he, great says I ... :ciggrin:


Well i have never heard of it before today, as anyone made a pen from it? Or has anyone turned anything with it??? :thinks:
 

Jimjam66

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Never heard of it before, Jim, but a quick Google reveals that ALL PARTS of the tree/shrub are highly toxic if ingested! You may want to reconsider, as I can't see how you could turn it without swallowing or breathing some of the dust? And we like you too much to lose you right now ...

:whistling:
 

Jim

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Never heard of it before, Jim, but a quick Google reveals that ALL PARTS of the tree/shrub are highly toxic if ingested! You may want to reconsider, as I can't see how you could turn it without swallowing or breathing some of the dust? And we like you too much to lose you right now ...

:whistling:

I wonder if he knew this David ... :funny:

Thanks for the heads up ... :thumbs:
 
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