The Air Scare
The Air Scare
Woodturners deal with dust and lots of it. The dust isn’t always the same as different woods have different properties and many of the imported exotics can be detrimental to your health. Some woods like Paddauk, Rosewood, and Bloodwood can create anything from severe allergic reactions to general lung irritation depending on the person. Lately I have been turning a lot and the heavy duty fiber respirators I am using don’t seem to be keeping up with the volume of activity in my shop. I use a dust collector, but the very small micronic particles build up over time and it seems that my lungs are feeling the side effects. Also, my day job as a cabinetmaker seems to add to the issues with plywood dust, chemical solvents, and glues. It is harder to protect myself at work due to the fact that there are others working around me and wearing a mask 24/7 is just not feasible.
Asthma
I have grown up with asthma. You might ask why the heck I picked the profession then. Well, I will say that artistic woodturning is in my blood. It’s my passion and I would do anything to continue on doing what I love. However, I am a realist in that I need to protect myself while in production of my art.
The Trend Air Shield
Have to love new technology right? I sure do! I Love computers, the net, digital cameras and everything else shiny and new. This is where the Trend Air Shield fits in. New technology to keep me safe and comfy while in my shop making dust. But like all things shiny and new they come with a shiny and new price tag. I think these people should sponsor me. What do you think? I would be the perfect candidate to test and evangelize their product.
The Proposition
So I have a proposition to make. Do you know anyone having a wedding? How about someone opening a business or that currently owns a business? How about someone close to you that might be retiring? Recently, I have been doing some carving on platters that I turn on my lathe. I did one for the Niagara on the lake Meet-up in August that was raffled off for the conference.
I want to make YOU a custom carved piece. Send me your logo, your name, or whatever you would like on the face of the platter and I will make it happen — all by hand. Below is a picture of the Niagara on the Lake meet-up platter. These platters usually go for between $299 and $350. My proposal is to make a barter; The Trend Air Shield for One Custom Turned Platter. For whoever would like to take me up on this barter I will also include four of my Hardwood Artisian Bottle Stoppers as a bonus.
The Help for Health
I try not to sound like car salesman too often. Actually I never like to sound that way, but I need to protect my health. The Trend Air Shield is new technology that can aide in my woodturning for now and for the future. Send me an e-mail. Keith@magicwoodworks.com or leave a comment in the box below this post if you would be interested in my proposed barter. I would be forever grateful and I thank you for considering.
Keith Burtis
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