Wheat In Adhesives

[Guest joshua gregory]

i am new to this forum but i appreciate all that i have learned from it. i was diagnosed by my doctor 6 months ago after having been to 7 other docs/specialists. i am a woodworker and i understand that the manufacturers of plywoods use wheat as a filler/base for their adhesives for the plys. has anyone had a problem with the dust from the machining?

-jdg

[YoloGx]

Damn! Is that right?

I imagine using a good mask and then clean up. And use vinyl rather than latex gloves due to gluten in the powder they often put in the latex gloves.

But wow. No wonder I have been having problems at work, between that and Fix All, pre mixed plaster and I hear sheetrock.

Where will it end?

Bea

[ravenwoodglass]

Yes. I use a respirator that will filter out small particulate matter and gloves. A regular dust mask may not be enough so looking like a bug is a safer alternative. Make certain that it seals well aroung your nose and mouth. If you have a small face, like I do, you may need to order one to get one in a small enough size. Be sure to get some extra filters also when you purchase. It will be hot and sweaty to wear, at least I found it so. I also make sure that I remove clothing and wash it without mixing in with my regular laundry.