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I know now that I react to zebra wood dust. Holy cow… I finished this box last week and I am still dealing with the reaction I had to it.
I used zebrawood because I wanted to see what it looked like all polished up. The colors shift dramatically, and really is beautiful to look at. However, I will probably stay away from it in the future because of the nasty allergic reaction to it.
Oh, the top is gummy cherry that I have been saving for a while. 4×4 x 8 ish
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Fishinbo
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#1 posted 269 days ago
This might be well worth the allergies! Beyond beautiful!
Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#2 posted 269 days ago
Too bad about your reaction to the zebrawood. The box did come out very nice despite your reaction. I really like the zebrawood…I built a dining table and several boxes out of it last year but I was fortunate to not have any allergic reactions.
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Bertha
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#3 posted 269 days ago
It’s glorius. I’ve developed allergies to some of my favorite woods. Sometimes I just take Benadryl and dive in;)
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gfadvm
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#4 posted 269 days ago
That is a beautiful box despite the problems it caused. Maybe a mask/respirator would prevent your reaction from recurring.
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mloy365
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#5 posted 269 days ago
This is really a beautiful piece! You need to make sure you have proper protection when working with this stuff. I want to see more posts.
-- Mike - Northern Upper Michigan
Mike
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#6 posted 269 days ago
Awsome box.
I was having real problems with zebra and lace wood but a long sleeve shirt and a respirator seemed to take care of it. I just vacume the shop when I am done and dosn’t seem to bother me agean. Don’t think my promblem where as bad though.
Good luck.
-- Mike, Cantral Oregon
joepk
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#7 posted 269 days ago
Are you sure it is the wood and not just the time of year?
Great box.
If I would make beautiful boxes like that I would not worry too much. The problem is only short term.
HorizontalMike
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#8 posted 197 days ago
Wow! Still a very nice looking box. Hope your problems go away soon.
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