December 10, 20169 yr Are there any risks associated with turning spalted wood/ using it for fruit bowls or pepper mills? Thanks, Urbano
December 10, 20169 yr This is a subject that has been discussed a good amount and most people seem to have come to the conclusion that it could be a health hazard. Recent work by the lab that is the expert on spaulting says there is no extra risk. Dr. Sara Robinson says that is bunk and no more danger than breathing air in the woods where the fungi is always floating in the air. In this video at about 10 minutes she will talk about that. The Intricacies of spaulting
December 10, 20169 yr 24 minutes ago, Gerald said: This is a subject that has been discussed a good amount and most people seem to have come to the conclusion that it could be a health hazard. Recent work by the lab that is the expert on spaulting says there is no extra risk. Dr. Sara Robinson says that is bunk and no more danger than breathing air in the woods where the fungi is always floating in the air. In this video at about 10 minutes she will talk about that. The Intricacies of spaulting thank you...
December 11, 20169 yr a good penetrating finish or a solid film finish would seal/trap any fungal spores therefore I see less risk of use than there would be in construction.
January 14, 20206 yr The biggest risks I see is that the wood could have some rotten spots hiding in it and it might come apart....
January 14, 20206 yr I've turned a lot of it. I always go thru a lot care to use my face mask and eye protection. (PPE) The wood presents special challenges. I always keep my PPE on when working with it. If I walk away to do something, I Keep PPE on, being sure to be careful with the dust on my body. I Clean up before I take PPE off, the dust on my clothes, and area, could still be problem. Much of what I turn has never been kiln dried and is from cut firewood. Its possible that the dust will present NO problem, as you have seen from others here, however that is a risk I will NOT take. Being over cautious is not a bad thing. Edited January 14, 20206 yr by Ron Altier
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