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6th December 2010, 08:23 PM #1
Compatability of white cedar with foodstuffs
I want to do a cutting board (end grain) and was wondering if the odd piece of white cedar would be safe to use - I know cedar can be be quite toxic but that's the question for you experts out there......
R. McCarthy
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7th December 2010, 05:36 PM #2
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I Googled it and came across this thread White Cedar [Archive] - Woodwork Forums in our very own forum about white cedar which has some info on toxic properties. I might have to look up CSIRO or somebody for the proper info though. Off for a lazy 45 minute stroll through umpteen timber websites - Bliss.
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7th December 2010, 05:47 PM #3
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Ouch
Doesn't look too good so far.
Mostly they are talking about seeds/berries/leaves some vague reference to resins Melia azedarach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia being the common cause for poisioning. Nothing mentioined about potentially hazardous saw dust or use as a food bowl etc.
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http://www.weeds.mangrovemountain.ne...te%20cedar.pdf
(Extract from above website.)
Health and Production Problems;. Milk taint from cut leaves.
. Recovery over several days, or death within 48 hours.Treatment;. None.. Be aware of potential stock problems
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7th December 2010, 06:47 PM #4
White cedar in cutting board......
Thanks for the respose Mike - might give that a miss methinks - I'll stick with the old Meranti and maybe relieve it with some Camphor Laurel - thanks for your interest in replying - much appreciated.......
R. McCarthy
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8th December 2010, 11:34 AM #5
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If it's anything like Red cedar you might have found it very soft and easy to chip/mark especially if using it as a chopping board.
Andy
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8th December 2010, 04:17 PM #6
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I've got a block of endgrain I've been useing to cut 50mm sanding discs, stands up to
a flogging no problems, but I don't eat the discs !