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Avoiding sawdust

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Parnell:
I've developed the allergy to osage dust.  I pull a high power fan up just behind me on full blast when I'm sanding and blow everything out.  Generally I'll put a mask on, too.  It makes the difference with respiratory issues but the fine dust will even make my skin itch.  I try to do most of my "sanding" with a scraper.

Hawkdancer:
I use a scraper mostly, but I haven't been an intense bow maker or wood worker, also hook up a fan and open the garage door when warm enough.  Got a cartridge mask, but haven't used it yet, no sanding to do!
Hawkdancer

Del the cat:
I think I've become sensitised to Yew dust over the years. I am much more careful about wearing my (good quality) mask when sawing, sanding or sweeping up. I do have an extractor for the bandsaw/belt sander, but you can still see the dust in the air when the sun is shining in (about 3 days per year ;) )
I have no problem when using edged tools.
Del

BTW. Just found I'm allergic to stepladders collapsing under me  >:( ... just a few bruises and grazes  ::)

zoomer:
Thanks to everybody for the replies. This is helpful. Probably will make a cyclone with a bucket and a vacuum cleaner, and use a good mask (Most masks on the market are FFFP1, though).

Hawkdancer:
Try a NOISH(?) Safety Products, inc., I think. 
Hawkdancer

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