LOL ... I'm allergic to a lot of furs also. It doesn't stop me.... it just aggravates me. I especially have a hard time with the fox and rabbit. I'm also sensitive to feathers as in down comforters and feather pillows but I haven't had a problem with tying. How funny ... the things we will put ourselves through for the love of our hobby! Deb
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: p.s.: Allergies - Was RE: [VFB] Turning reelseats-allergic reaction One of my friends used to tie beautiful deer hair bugs. Then he became allergic to deer hair! A. >I have done a lot of woodworking. > >I know that I get severe headaches when I create sawdust while cutting or >sanding oak lumber unless I wear a quality respirator. Not pine, ash, fir >but only oak. > >I have a long list of environmental sensitivities. Many of them started >after I turned 35 years of age. > >Avoidance is the best thing. However if you decide to continue working with >the offensive wood you may wish to use a barrier cream, or petroleum jelly >to cover ares that will be exposed to the sawdust and resins. You can then >shower afterwards to get rid of dust that may be in your hair or on top of >the barrier cream. > >You may also wish to consider wearing gloves, tight fitting shirts, >respirator, tyvek etc. > >Ed Engelman >www.EdEngelman.com -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED]
