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Wood Toxicity and Identification

 

AAW LogoKnowing the toxicity of woods you work with can help you avoid adverse reactions and allow you to enjoy woodturning more by being prepared. This web page provides useful information on wood toxicity as well as info on how to identify different woods.

 




Articles & Links

Tree identification sources

 

Books

  • "A Guide to Useful Woods of the World" 2nd edition, J.H. Flynn & C.D. Holder
  • "Woods Injurious to Human Health" - Bj”Orn Manfred, Hausen
  • "Identifying Wood: Accurate Results With Simple Tools" - R. Bruce Hoadley, Hardcover, 8 1/2 x 11 in., 240 pages, with 393 photos and drawings, Published 1990, ISBN 0-942391-04-7
  • "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees : Eastern Region (Eastern)" - Elbert Luther Little, Paperback, 7.6" x 4.2", 716 pages, published 1980, ISBN 0394507606
  • "A Guide to Useful Woods of the World" - James H. Flynn, Jr. and Charles D. Holder, Paperback, 618 pages, 279 woods, 2 x 3.25 inch wood photos, Published 2001, ISBN 1892529157.

 

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