On Aug 15, 9:33 am, GROVER wrote:
The news is full of stories concerning our importation of children's
toys painted with lead paint. (Not to mention other gaffs such as
tooth paste, tires et al). Since our NG is well aware of all the
wood working tools which are also imported from China, does any one
see a potential hazard to the users, I realize that adults use these
tools and aren't likely to ingest the coatings. Just though some in
the group might have a thought on the matter.

Not just China. My LIE-NIELSEN low angle block plane came with a
warning on lead in the
product. I know brass many times has lead in it. I was surprised their
bronze had it as well?