Mark Dinges
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I am a brand new member of this forum and relatively new to wood turning. When I just logged in and saw this topic, I couldn't believe it, the exact topic I need information on. As stated earlier, I am fairly new to wood turning. What turning I have done so far, has usually been done with me wearing a disposable mask. Unfortunately, in mid April, I became ill. Headaches, accompanied by neck pain and stiffness, fatigue and just generally not feeling well. To give a little background, I own some acreage, with a considerable amount of woods. The wood I have turned has almost exclusively been wood that I have salvaged in my woods. Dead trees or broken limbs that are down. The majority of the wood has probably been walnut, with some cherry, locust and ash. After seeing two different doctors, reading/researching and trying to recall my recent activities, it has been pretty much determined that I inhaled mold dust while turning wood. I felt very ill for about 12 weeks. Although I enjoy turning wood, I am afraid to go back to turning. I have been looking at respirators, mainly the 3M brand. But, I question if utilizing a respirator will prevent me from having similar problems in the future. I have been reading where wood dust in your eyes or on your skin can be hazardous too. I would like to hear from members on this forum about what protection devices they are using and their experiences. Has any one known of wood turners having problems, even though they are using a respirator? Again, I enjoy turning, but feel afraid to go back to turning. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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