Lacewood rolling pin

Rich,

I do know that lacewood can cause rashes similar to poison ivy but I am not aware of any toxicity. Presumably it would be ok for that application. This is an Australian wood also known as Silky Oak.

-- Kyle Edwards, http://www.sawmillnc.com, Iron Station , NC (near Charlotte)

It’s listed as an irritant in the wood database.

I seem to remember degoose using Silky oak in some of his projects. If he misses seeing this post it might be worth a PM to him and see what he knows.

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

I know the dust is really bad. This idea makes me uncomfortable. If anything, I’d used a very thick finish, to make sure the wood was sealed and kept away from the food. I’d go with a different wood, though.

Thanks to all for your comments.

I tend to be overly cautious on issues like this and I have decided to stick with a much safer wood – Maple.

-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.