Wood for Pepper Mill

Re: Wood for Pepper Mill

Ken from SW WI

>Very recent findings in scientific research have shown, that with certain people who are genetically predisposed, ingestion of even the tiniest amount of the spores in spalted maple can cause acute hysteria. Burls and highly figured maple seem to be the worst offenders.

I strongly recommend that you get rid of all your spalted maple, and use other woods.

On my premises, I have all the necessary equipment for properly disposing of this wood, at no charge to the disposer--you only pay for shipping/delivery. As far as I know, this is the only such facility in the US--located in SW Wisconsin.

Large truckloads may be a problem, unless you provide your own means of unloading.

Re: Wood for Pepper Mill

Ken George

>Thanks Ken,

If you want to send me your shipping address I will get it packed up tomorrow and on the road!

Can I assume that your response is tongue in cheek(April Fool's) and that the spalted Maple is safe?

Re: Wood for Pepper Mill

Jim Shaver, Oakville Ontario

>Hi Ken,

I turned 7 pepper mills last fall, maple, spalted maple, cherry and some really nice madrone burl.

The spalted maple mill has been the "house user" on Pen Street, it has been fine.

take care,

Jim

One idea...

Peter Teubel

>You can always apply a hard finish to the inside the keep the maple where it should be. CA glue would also work well.

Re: Wood for Pepper Mill

Ken from SW WI

>Ken, I was serious--I'd say that any day of the year. In fact, I'm graciously offering my services to the woodturning community at large, for the rest of the calendar year.

And if I don't send you my address by midnight tonight, EST, I'll eat my cap (no, not my WoodCentral one!).

;-)

Re: One idea...

Ron in Drums PA

>Peppercorns are very abrasive, any finish will be worn away quickly.