Hobbies / Books   (Gardening, walking, books, films, theatre etc.)

Jarvo and dustaf---Looking through the posts on this thread I realise I hadnt mentioned the Health and Safety aspect of the hobby which is important. Obvious hazards, Ie Loose cuffs on clothing, Long hair should be tied back,(I dont have a problem with that one),But the obvious risks of the ability of lathes and timber to remove skin and flesh rapidly may not be so well known . The appearance of claret usually signals alarm .
The protection against dust is so important,and is strongly advised especially as some foriegn timbers may produce allergic reactions.
A particular hazard is the turning of English timbers which are Spalted . That is where timber has been felled and before milling, has been left to lay in contact with the ground . Over a relatively short period, bacteria will invade the sap lines of the timber. When the timber is turned ,the bacteria becomes airborne and can be inhaled causing lung infections.. The finished articles appearance is however very attractive,and sought after.The bacteria produce numerous random direction lines of Grey through to black on the piece.