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Walnut dust isn't nice (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/woodworking
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It's very irritating. And I'm making a lot of it this week. Shut your tracts folks, this one's a doozy.

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[–] MajorMajormajormajor 19 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

A respirator can be a literal lifesaver when woodworking, as many sawdusts and chemicals used can be harmful to inhale. They are cheap and only mildly annoying to use, but worth it in the long run.