East Indian Rosewood / Mineral Spirits

Since you have no other signs of allergic reaction & you done all of this before & you certainly took all of the precautions, the smell and cough may be unrelated. A little uri in the sinus’s can produce some bad smells and some post nazel drip which in turn can cause a cough.

-- RTB. stray animals are just looking for love

If Rosewood is anything like Cocobolo (same family I think), the oil and dust can be toxic to some people. I’ve done a bit of work with Cocobolo and have never experianced problems but allergic reactions (resperatory or a rash) is quite common apparently.

-- -- Don in Ottawa, http://www.donebydon.ca

Greetings: You’ve done something I’ve never tried before, or heard of. Using mineral spirits and sandpaper. I just always use soapy water and 600—800 grit for the final sand. I would just think the m.s. would dry too quick, but hey, if it works for you, go for it. A new one on me. I might try it.

-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!

Also keep in mind that a N95 Dust mask does not stop VOC’s…. (Fumes from finishes and thinners, etc…)

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