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I do have a HEPA filtered mask and nitrile gloves (too many years working in a lab has made me allergic to latex), but I didn't think of long-sleeved shirt. Thanks! I just got a shopvac to catch the dust, but may use a fan too.
If you really have problems with a particular wood, you would do well to stay away from it, or if you can't, try to work outside where dust won't catch and pile up. Long sleeves, gloves, and filter masks should be considered. Some woods can be very toxic.
Any tips for working with lacewood? I know that splinters cause an allergic response in me! I have a welt that is three weeks old now from a splinter that I got when I picked up the wood back in April! I suspect that the dust will not be good for you either! The luthier who did the resawing for me said that sanding can be a pain too since the lighter spots (eyes) in the wood are softer than the dark wood so that it is hard to get a smooth finish.