Subject: Re: treated lumber

From: [email-masked] (Mark Hodges)
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 16:57:13 -0800

Also, treated wood is highly toxic, so wear a mask while cutting it, and
don't burn the scrap.

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] wrote:

> Leo Allgire wrote:
> > 
> > i am just weekend wood worker,just as a hobby,but have a request to make
> > a project out of treated lumber, is it hard to work with? what about
painting
> > it? just any information will help.thanks to all'
> Treated lumber is difficult to paint. Let it "season" for a couple
> months in direct sunlight if possible and then use a good oil base
> primer and paint. Also, bear in mind that during the drying out, treated
> lumber will shrink A LOT. So, depending on what you are making may
> depend on how things fit together after it dries out! Also, if it's
> really still very wet, its hard to cut as the kerf tends to close up and
> bind on the saw blade. Be very carefull. Clean any cutting tools well
> after cutting it. The moisture and chemicals will corrode the blades
> quickly.
> Hope this helps. 
> Ernie.