A friend cut down a black Walnut. I helped out “limbing” and had no reaction. After getting the trunk cut and dried, I was ready to go. I had planned one board a month or so ago. Still no problem. Last Week, I planned and used the table saw ( much more dust) . Within a day or so, I had rash on my neck and arms. My eyes also had a crusty feel to them. Over a week, I developed rash on areas of my legs and sides of my stomach. It seems to be finally ending(I hope).
This is some real nice looking wood. Anyone know if I covered up and wore googles, I’d be safe. I also read this wood contains some chemicals common to Urishol, the oil in poison Ivy, which i have had in the past.
Another question. As my legs and stomach were covered, why did they have a reaction. Does any contact cause the whole body to react?
Also read that the body becomes more sensitized with more exposure, which could lead to a worse reaction.
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allergic reactions
Some lumbers are classified as sensitizers, just like bee stings, and you found one of them. Even maple with some people can give a reaction. And some of the Exotics can cause extreme reactions (cocobola for one) Depending on the severity of the allergy and your love of a particular lumber. Deck out in a HAZMAT SUIT, or avoid the lumber species.
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