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[Corran]

Wow tuco, intense!

[Rich14]

Exactly - it's an old drafting table is from the early 20th century.

Generally paint is the only finish that contains lead. It would be unusual for a table to be finished with paint. Especially a drafting table. But it's possible.

The finish is more likely a varnish or nitrocellulose lacquer, both of which generally would be non-toxic. A table from the early 20th century would most likely be finished with shellac. Shellac is non toxic. In fact, many pharmaceuticals have shellac coatings.

A respirator mask is generally a good idea in such dusty work just to reduce the air-borne particulates, which although non-toxic can be irritating and are a hazard for people with pulmonary disorders.

But the full-body suit is pretty unusual in a woodworking environment. Maybe the wood is a tropical variety or other species to which he has a known allergy.

Rich

[jon.oman]

Speaking of restoration, this older picture's color is not very good so I just converted it for better or worse.


Kayaking The Robe Canyon by tuco, on Flickr

Wow!

[chassis]

Speaking of restoration, this older picture's color is not very good so I just converted it for better or worse.


Kayaking The Robe Canyon by tuco, on Flickr

Great! Energy, tension, pattern and texture. All working.

[chassis]

Chicago
iPhoneX

[Ken Lee]

Generally paint is the only finish that contains lead. It would be unusual for a table to be finished with paint. Especially a drafting table. But it's possible.

The finish is more likely a varnish or nitrocellulose lacquer, both of which generally would be non-toxic. A table from the early 20th century would most likely be finished with shellac. Shellac is non toxic. In fact, many pharmaceuticals have shellac coatings.

A respirator mask is generally a good idea in such dusty work just to reduce the air-borne particulates, which although non-toxic can be irritating and are a hazard for people with pulmonary disorders.

But the full-body suit is pretty unusual in a woodworking environment. Maybe the wood is a tropical variety or other species to which he has a known allergy.

Rich

Thanks for the clarification. He does have asthma.

I think he wore the suit to keep his clothing clean.

[tuco]

Bravo !

Wow tuco, intense!

Wow!

Great! Energy, tension, pattern and texture. All working.

Thanks you guys.

[Corran]

Forgot about this photo I shot a few months ago. Seems mildly topical today .

Nikon F2SB, 80-200mm f/4.5 AI, T-Max 100, FX-39:

[johnmsanderson]

Being out west this past summer I was shooting digital for a ranch job (Brush Creek Ranch, which by the way has a great artist residency program which I was a recipient)

I really appreciate what small formats can do.

Sony A7II 24-70mm F4

[chassis]

Being out west this past summer I was shooting digital for a ranch job (Brush Creek Ranch, which by the way has a great artist residency program which I was a recipient)

I really appreciate what small formats can do.

Sony A7II 24-70mm F4

Super!