[Woodcarver] toxicity chart...

[Loren Woodard]

Sally:

Probably the biggest reason for no power carving in your free classroom is
dust.  We had a power carving class in the local Vo-Tech school and another
in a church.  We were allowed to have standard carving classes in the public
places but can no longer have power carving classes.  We used dust
collectors, etc.  However, you just can't control the duct in that type of
setting.  We almost lost our free meeting place because of the dust.

Loren Woodard

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reader's forum.
I think this issue (toxicity) has taken care of itself pretty much.
Our new little woodcarving club (9 months along) has 18 members now.
We meet in a school classroom with no charge to us.  The topic has
arose a few times about allowing power carving in that setting.  I was
detering it for various reasons...dust, allergic reaction, noise
pollution, etc.  So I armed myself with valid information and presented
it to the club for discussion.  I think it has taken care of itself.
We want to be able to socialize, we do not want to wear masks, we do
not want to be disrespectful to our most gracious host allowing us to
meet for "free."  etc, etc.