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You say Spalted Wood isn't dangerous but go on to state how much more dangerous it is over other woods and what extra care you need to take because it has "spores". I for one did have an allergic reaction to spalted wood and it wasn't after 20 years of working with it, and I did always wear a face mask and eyeglasses and a dust mask, but not a respirator. I had turned it for a couple years without problems or symptoms when I woke up one morning with my eyes glued shut. I was lucky to get in to see my eye Dr. and she had'nt heard of spalted wood, but told me she would educate herself on it. She couldn't diagnose it until she said it looked like a fungus of some kind and I thought immediately of the spalted wood I had turned the night before. I explained it to her, she prescribed some oral meds and eyedrops and a topical cream for the rash I had on my arms, and face. I agree that once it is covered with shellac or wipe on poly it is safe, but you are doing a diservice to tell people there is no extra danger in spalted wood. Ask any Doctor. Wurmm

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