"Mike Marlow" writes:
John McCoy wrote:


Walnut has similar properties, but the dust from cutting
or sanding it irritates me (it's a known lung irritant),
so I don't hardly ever use it.


You're singing my song here John. I love walnut. I've never noticed any
irritation when working it, and I just love the look and feel of it as it
finishes.


I agree, walnut (and cherry) is beautiful and a joy to work with.

I've 25bf of dalbergia nigra that I'm holding for just the perfect
project. I've been holding it since the early 80's, and it
is not possible to acquire more.