The various rose woods contain silicate compounds and are hard to saw
or turn. Some of the resin or shaving - might be hazardous to allergic reactions.

Marin

Martin H. Eastburn
@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
"Our Republic and the Press will Rise or Fall Together": Joseph Pulitzer
TSRA: Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member. http://lufkinced.com/

On 6/9/2010 9:18 AM, Joe AutoDrill wrote:
Any idea if carbide tooling deals with the silicate compounds
appropriately
or if even carbide is affected by them?

Worst case, a carbide saw blade might need resharpening after running a
lot of
teak.

Interesting. I would have to presume the same thing applies to drilling
then.

Any other woods have this property to watch out for? Specifically, I'm
curious about Ipe (Eepay) and any of the other "rot resistant" woods used in
decking, truck floors, etc.

Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
Production Tapping: http://Production-Tapping-Equipment.com/
Flagship Site: http://www.Drill-N-Tap.com
VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/user/AutoDrill

V8013-R