I turned some dry cherry wood today for a goblet........this evening I have all kinds of sinus issues [sore throat, drainage]. I know it is fall allergy season and the rag weed is high, but I have been doing pretty good as of late. I am not sure if cherry usually causes problems for turners, and I have turned a good bit in times past, without problems.........this was dryer than any I have turned before.
I did use my Trend Pro when sanding, but only used a faceshield when turning the stuff.......did have on my overhead air cleaner, but I know that does not get all the dust.
Any others here had any issues or reactions to cherry? I am not sure which variety of cherry this is...........it was given to me a year or so ago from another turner who sold all his equipment.........it has been around several years.