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The Woodworking Series: How To Work Safely With Epoxy

Jul 11, 2022
The Woodworking Series: How To Work Safely With Epoxy
While most resins have a safe level of exposure, the more toxic a substance, the less time it takes to reach an overexposure threshold. Health issues come into play when those thresholds are breached, compromising your immune system, overall health and tolerance of a substance due to the ingredients being easily absorbed via the skin, through lungs, or ingested.  

Epoxy can often include hazardous ingredients and is typically worked with when in liquid form. As it cures, the epoxy’s chemical ingredients react to a solid that becomes non-hazardous and less likely to enter the body unless when sanded.  Continue Reading

Can Woodworking Cause Cancer?

Jul 11, 2022
Can Woodworking Cause Cancer?

When working with wood, dust and formaldehyde are released. The exposure and inhalation of these substances may lead to a variety of cancers, including leukemia.

What Is Wood Dust?

Wood dust is produced when cutting or shaping wood with machines or tools. The highest concentration of wood dust is typically found in the furniture making, cabinet making and carpentry industries. 

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The Woodworking Series: Is Woodworking Profitable?

Jul 11, 2022
The Woodworking Series: Is Woodworking Profitable?

The concept of working more than one job is no longer a foreign one. Many people are seeking opportunity for secondary income or new ways to earn after unforeseen job changes. Is woodworking something worth getting into?

The answer is yes! Woodworking can be incredibly profitable if you’re skilled, confident in your work and know where to sell your products. Woodworking is a hobby to many but a fantastic income stream to others as well. 

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