Iroko Wood

[maymay]

Hi, can anyone help me regarding Iroko wood ,i would like to attempt making a lap steel guitar with it but not quite sure of its suitability,also is there any hazards regarding this type of wood
Regards
Maymay
(hammer)

 

[Bluekingfisher]

A fellow Ayrshire man ?

 

[marcros]

The dust is said to be an irritant

 

[Beardo16]

Make sure you have good extraction.

I always remember seeing my next door neighbour after he had been working with Iroko and he had a huge rash after working with it.

I think Whitmores timber sell Iroko if not they can get anything in for you.

 

[Doug B]

I don't like Iroko or more correctly it doesn't like me, horrible wood good extraction is a must.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I'd have thought iroko and any sort of musical instrument was a no no. :?

 

[rxh]

It can be done

 

[Mr T]

I would ask, why even think about using iroko? The same arguments apply to iroko as are being aired about mahogany on another thread.

Chris

 

[MrYorke]

Oh jeez! With the reaction it can cause externally on your skin, imagine the damage it's do if it gets inside.

Leave it well along unless you can extract ALL the dust.

 

[maymay]

Hi youall
The only reason i asked the question was i was given a few used lenghts of Iroko and was going to make a lap steel,but due to all the comments i think its getting burned
Regards

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

Don't burn it! It is a really good exterior wood, make some patio furniture. It is all about context, it is fine as long as it is treated with respect.

Mike.

 

[Benchwayze]

Hi youall
The only reason i asked the question was i was given a few used lenghts of Iroko and was going to make a lap steel,but due to all the comments i think its getting burned
Regards

Never had a problem with the stuff. Yes it is peppery scented, and it might make you sneeze. (So does pepper itself, but I still put it on my food!) In my case it's a good clear-out of sinuses! Decent extraction and/or a good face mask helps.

Please don't burn it. Flog it to someone who will use it.

John

 

[bugbear]

Hi youall
The only reason i asked the question was i was given a few used lenghts of Iroko and was going to make a lap steel,but due to all the comments i think its getting burned
Regards

Never had a problem with the stuff. Yes it is peppery scented, and it might make you sneeze. (So does pepper itself, but I still put it on my food!) In my case it's a good clear-out of sinuses! Decent extraction and/or a good face mask helps.

Please don't burn it. Flog it to someone who will use it.

John

Sharp tools don't make dust! And well finished iroko is gorgeous. Classic wood for victorian museum cases.

BugBear

 

[woodfarmer]

I have used it for boats, bit open grained but lasts well and looks good when varnished
yes, makes dust with power tools, I used a planer blade in my saw and that was very good at making fine sawdust ( with any wood).

 

[RobinBHM]

Ive used iroko for joinery for many years, its a great timber. Highly durable, close grained, finishes well and is stable in service.

Large boards of iroko can have a great deal of tension when ripped or cross cut. Calcium deposits wreak havoc on hss blades.

I dont know if I would consider it a special timber for a musical insrrument, but it can have attractive grain and dark pieces are a rich chocolate brown.

 

[Benchwayze]

Hi youall
The only reason i asked the question was i was given a few used lenghts of Iroko and was going to make a lap steel,but due to all the comments i think its getting burned
Regards

Never had a problem with the stuff. Yes it is peppery scented, and it might make you sneeze. (So does pepper itself, but I still put it on my food!) In my case it's a good clear-out of sinuses! Decent extraction and/or a good face mask helps.

Please don't burn it. Flog it to someone who will use it.

John

Sharp tools don't make dust! And well finished iroko is gorgeous. Classic wood for victorian museum cases.

BugBear

Machines do though BB. :wink:

 

[bugbear]

I have used it for boats, bit open grained

Good point on open grain.

BugBear

 

[MARK.B.]

Defo dont burn it, ( i will pick it up when passing next month :roll: