As some of you know, I received some pieces of exotic wood as a gift. It was all different and labeled , a few I'd never heard of. A couple of days ago I picked up a piece that had lost its label. It was dark brown with black streaks of grain thru it. Really a beautiful combination of colors and curls.  I cut it up in small pieces for a glue up with Yellow Hart. The next day my allergies went nuts. Been that way since.  I do use a dust mask, however sometimes I forget and I'm sure I did this time too. I need someone to slap me and remind me to put it on. 

 Now I will have to suit up and clean my shop and machines I used.  I need one of those 4 foot area fans

Ok put it on when needed. I feel for you. I am allergic to many things also. 

 

Preston

1 hour ago, Ron Altier said:

I need someone to slap me and remind me to put it on. 

I nominate your wife for this dubious task Ron.

 

I've started taking a 1x generic OTC  form of Zyrtec and as needed 1 spray/nostril of generic OTC (Walgreen's brand typically) of Fluticasone for seasonal allergies (which has become almost year round) especially when mowing, trimming, cutting brush etc. It has made a BIG difference. I haven't done much cutting or sanding since doing so, but what I have done it seems to have helped as well. I know some woods are worse than others too for some.

 

BTW...you're not alone forgetting to wear a mask so maybe your wife would be willing to slap me too.

Edited June 6, 20188 yr by Grandpadave52

27 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

I nominate your wife for this dubious task Ron.

On 6/6/2018 at 3:03 PM, Ron Altier said:

Now I will have to suit up and clean my shop and machines I used.  I need one of those 4 foot area fans

Just use a garden hose.  Soak everything down and hose it out  the door.