WOODWORKING QUIZ for 3 Dec 04

[Ralph Jones]

Good Morning Friends,
A lady wrote and asked the following question and I thought it would be nice for a quiz;

Which woods work best for making cutting boards, and which ones should I avoid?

I've heard that some species can contaminate food and make people sick.

How would you answer this lady?

Respectfully,

[Ralph Jones]

Good Morning Friends,
Well, I must have stumped you fellow in the land down under as the best wood for cutting boards is Maple as it is closed grain and will not fill up with food particles.

Thank you for your support.

Respectfully,

[ozwinner]

And just where do we find this timber in Oz??


Al :confused:

[CHJ]

Beech is pretty universal within the UK, Some form of uknown "Teak Likehttp://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon5.gif" on anything imported from Asia.

[Munga]

Whats wrong with good old ironbark

[Toggy]

They probably think that it goes rusty.

Ken

[ozwinner]

Whats wrong with good old ironbark
Ive always wondered that too, maybe it the chip on its shoulder ( hands on hips, slightly pouting)

Al :D

[echnidna]

Except that Aussie Maple is actually an eucalypt and not a true Maple Ralph!

[Ralph Jones]

Hello Friends,
Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle, you learn something everyday.
Thanks for the info.

Respectfully,