Wood allergies
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The cocobolo really can do a number on me also. the last that I turned was heavy and oily. I was messed up for a week. I don't have a problem with tulipwood (as of yet). So I think it is safe to say that I am not allergic to all rosewoods and probably neither are you Neil.
Just my 2 cents,
Alan
Phelps Custom Cues
Just my 2 cents,
Alan
Phelps Custom Cues
u look like Heisenberg , but seriously im gonna invest in a respirator too:thumbup:
Even this getup doesn't completely eliminate the effects.... I still get a little itchy but not much, It does help. I also have an exhaust fan for the fine dust. It really bothers me the worst if it sticks to me where I am sweaty. I got it under my watch and didn't know it ... I couldn't wear my watch for about 2 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kim
i wear ear protection not just for noise but dont like dust inside , and safety glasses and try not to wear anything loose fitting around moving parts , and do have a fan that blows away dust , im working on a squirrel fan setup to exhaust wood smell dust fumes etc
at first it was just cocobola
then all rosewoods for me. i now use full facemask, then lab coat with rubber gloves, i just had a problen as shown in photo. i was tapering a titlist of unknown wood, and hit it with the sandpaper before the smell really got to my nose. i then knew i was in trouble. the dust had settled on all the sweat on my body,
then all rosewoods for me. i now use full facemask, then lab coat with rubber gloves, i just had a problen as shown in photo. i was tapering a titlist of unknown wood, and hit it with the sandpaper before the smell really got to my nose. i then knew i was in trouble. the dust had settled on all the sweat on my body,
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If you are not allergic to it now, you will be. It's just a matter of time.
I use to be able to breath and eat cocobolo and now if I look at it, I break out in a rash and itches. It's beautiful stuff but you have to be careful.
I use to be able to breath and eat cocobolo and now if I look at it, I break out in a rash and itches. It's beautiful stuff but you have to be careful.
Joe,
I think it has been said there are only 2 types of cue makers. The ones that are allergic to cocobolo and the the ones that will be....
Alan
Phelps Custom Cues
You are right... I was 2 years with no trouble with cocobolo............. then one sweaty day and I was cutting a butt to size and I was itching and red for 2 weeks............ now I have to wear a space suit to even touch it.
I have to say that handling cocobolo always made my hands feel hot........ people thought I was crazy........... now I know why...
Kim
Used to make a lot of cocobolo cues with no problem then one day started to break out a little. The next time a little more. Got to where I was messed up for a couple of weeks and laid off cocobolo for a couple of years.
Had a guy order one so I tried it again and no problems, just took a nice shower afterwards. Have made a couple with no problem but I will not do more than 1 at a time and I space out the time between cocobolo cues.
Had a guy order one so I tried it again and no problems, just took a nice shower afterwards. Have made a couple with no problem but I will not do more than 1 at a time and I space out the time between cocobolo cues.
So true! It's our second best exotic seller so I'm always handling it. It's when I cut it where the problem comes in. I don't cut much stuff anymore so it hasn't been an issue.
Spaceman has the right idea but if I had to suit up like that every time I worked, I'd find a new hobby. If you love what you do, then perhaps it's worth the chore. I'm over it.
Hi,
Tenth year building cues with no reaction yet.
I will note that I duct my dust collection outside my shop and keep my 2 large 4 " units in a trailer.
Shop vac are not shielding anyone from being exposed unless you do a push pull system the way I see it.
If you are using a shop vac in a confined space(your shop) then the fines that pass your filters are going up you nose. Allergens are measured in PPM. Filters are done in microns.
If you are using a 2 " shop vac suction hose mounted the your tool post then rig up a 4" suction over the discharge of the vac and send it out the shop.
When I was building cues at my pool hall I did the same thing directing exhaust to another area also.
Try it you will like it.
JMO ,
Rick
Tenth year building cues with no reaction yet.
I will note that I duct my dust collection outside my shop and keep my 2 large 4 " units in a trailer.
Shop vac are not shielding anyone from being exposed unless you do a push pull system the way I see it.
If you are using a shop vac in a confined space(your shop) then the fines that pass your filters are going up you nose. Allergens are measured in PPM. Filters are done in microns.
If you are using a 2 " shop vac suction hose mounted the your tool post then rig up a 4" suction over the discharge of the vac and send it out the shop.
When I was building cues at my pool hall I did the same thing directing exhaust to another area also.
Try it you will like it.
JMO ,
Rick
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I am sure you have all seen this, but just in case:
http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/
http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/
My first experience with wood toxicity was with purple heart. I cut some on the band saw and felt nauseous for about 4 hours. Not being too smart, a few weeks later I did the same thing. Then I looked up wood toxicity and found out why I got nauseous.
I bought a good 3M mask with VOC filters and I wear it all the time I am in the shop cutting or sanding. No more problems except the cocobolo rash.......... LOL
Kim,