Is it a bad idea to run pressure treated lumber through the table saw, jointer, etc.? If so, what are the main concerns?
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Breathing the toxic dust in an enclosed space.
Besides the chemical exposure, the wood is often very wet and will rust cast iron tables if boards are left sitting on the tables for a few hours, same for the sawdust. Cleaning off the machines and applying a bit of wax to the tables after finishing a job with PT is a wise precaution.
Also most PT wood is knotty and the knots can cause nicks in steel planer and jointer blades.
John White, Shop Manager, Fine Woodworking Magazine
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