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If you search this site for "toxicity of wood", you will find a post about it. There are also several good results if you do a search on the net for "toxicity of wood". The more I read, the more...

I have always used a chuck when I turn brushes. After looking at the set up Cannonfodder posted, I decided to try his method, with a spur drive on the motor end. I like it much better. No problems...

My understanding is that wood dust is like many allergens. Some people are allergic to it, and some are not. In some folks, the affect is cumulative - the more contact, the more problems they have....

A couple of other things to consider. If you can make a knife or a razor, you can make your own lathe chisels. If you have a belt grinder, you can free hand sharpen your chisels. IMO, I agree with...

Here are some photos that show what we are talking about. #1-Some of my brushes
2 - Sandpaper strips, 3-Misc. tooling, 4-Chisels, 5-more misc., 6-setup with chuck and live center, 7-drill chuck...

I have the Harbor Freight one - less that $100, but - the accesories - chuck, drill chuck with taper adaptor, chisels, etc., with be at least another $200-300. Craigs list could well be your best...