"Darren" wrote in message

I am going to turn some Teak now - hopefully that will be ok for me.
Never
done it before. Looking at wood toxicity
(http://www.riparia.org/toxic_woods.htm), it looks like it has minimal
reaction.

I haven't had any reactions to teak dust, but the wood does dull tools
rather quickly. It apparently contains embedded silica particles (sand).
Since acquiring my lathe I've had a number of requests for simple turned
teak items. Apart from the tool regrinding and honing I've found teak quite
pleasant to turn. Enjoy.

Max