Reviews for Makore Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

First, in general, wear a respirator when you use tools that produce large amounts of fine dust. Second, familiarize yourself with this: http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/

Just one cut into this otherwise nice looking wood started a violent runny nose reaction that made it impossible to work. It started up again on just walking into the workshop after everything settled. I have worked with dozens of exotic woods and am allergic to nothing that I am aware of until I met this disaster of a wood. 'Spent the morning washing down the floor and everything else in the shop with mask on and spray booth blower running full blast. 'Will be donating the lumber that's left with a note attached warning about possible allergic reaction. Consider ordering a sample and cutting into it before placing a big order.