Pear Wood use in cues question

[jim evans]

hi trev followed up and read a bit more most wood dust is related to variouse problems ashma, nasal,chest,it just so happens that i had some problems and doctor believes ime ashmatic,i also got a dermatitus type rash on my wrist from working with tulipwood, i now use a respirator mask and have bought a couple of dust extractors,an i thought welding was bad enough lol,i also had sinus problems which i believe was dust related

[tinytim139]

Cocobola is poisonous too, can't remember where i got that from though.

[allanr5]

Hi Jim, hope I didn't put a scare into you, it just sounds like you probably need to wear a respirator or mask when sanding it its the dust that's carcinogenic there's other woods you have to be carefull with their dust for the same reason I think its cocobola or bocote some are quite toxic in dust form I found the info on Irocko on Wikepedia irregardless whether right or wrong its probably not healthy to your lungs to breath any type of wood dust (not that you do or am I implying you do) just trying to share info although I do laugh at people that tell you this stuff with a cig hanging out of their mouths anyway please don't think I'm doom and gloom or lecturing or what not ---just info sharing info which I think is the spirit of this Forum Cheers Rob

[jim evans]

did read that page rob and then read some other bits like i told trev i do wear a mask now ,after nearly 2 yrs messing with wood but its only been more drastic over the last 6 months or so

[yvonnebandw]

Hi all. I found this really good Australian site with info about the toxicity of exotic woods and the reactions you may get from working with it - http://www.ubeaut.com.au/badwood.htm
Whatever you are using though, it's always best to use a proper face mask (P2) for fine wood dust and an extractor if possible.
On a different subject - we still offer pearwood shafts on our cues.

[DeanH]

...we still offer pearwood shafts on our cues.

From your name, is it B&W Billiards (www.bandwbilliards.com) you work for?
cheers

[Terry Davidson]

DeanH:

Yes, that is Yvonne at BandWBilliards and I've dealt with her a lot of times and never had a problem.

Terry

[yvonnebandw]

Hi Dean - yes I am from B & W Billiards!

[DeanH]

Cheers Terry.

Hi Yvonne, just clarifying where the pearwood cues can be sourced
cheers