WARNING: CANCER

We care about our customers’ safety. Many of the products listed on our website require a California Prop 65 warning as most are used to work raw wood, which creates wood dust. Some products contain chemicals such as nickel compounds, acrylic dust, and progesterone. Both wood dust and these other chemicals are substances known to the State of California to cause cancer. California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels.

Because our website lists multiple items per page, we are providing ample warning by providing the ability to obtain clear and reasonable Prop 65 warnings prior to completion of your purchase decision. We have further notified our vendors to be certain product packaging is clearly labeled with correct warnings if needed per Prop 65 guidelines. For more information visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov or call 916-445-6900.

Raw Wood

WARNING: Wood dust created by drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. Learn more

Power Tools and Accessories

WARNING: The metal parts of these products contain nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Learn more

Electrical Cords

WARNING: The wires of these products contain nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Learn more

Hand Tools, Pneumatic Air Fittings and Hoses Containing Brass (A Nickel Alloy)

WARNING: The brass parts of these products contain nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Learn more

Acrylic Pen Blanks

WARNING: Acrylic pen blanks contain acrylonitrile, a chemical used in the production of acrylic. Acrylonitrile is a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling acrylic dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. This product is not to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Learn more

Finishing Products and Buffing Compounds

WARNING: Finishing products and buffing compounds contain progesterone, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Use a respirator or other safeguards for personal protection. This product is not to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products. Consult with your physician before using this product if you have safety concerns. Learn more

Other Dusts

WARNING: Power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

  • Lead from lead-based paints
  • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products
  • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area and use approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.