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woodchucker[_3_]

On 1/6/2015 2:46 PM, wrote:
Mike, I've been wondering about this for years. I've stored stacks of aromatic cedar in their original boxes in my basement, ready to finally use some. They all have a lot of the white crystals and white powder. (the boxes are also soaked with cedar oil)

The white is removed easily by mechanical force. it's just a matter of finding the best brush. My question is: Do you think to they could be harmful IF breathed because they are spores I plan on using a vacuum the conjunction with the brush.

I'm also considering a light sanding to bring up the aroma.Thanks a million for your post. Jack

Could be from the concrete, if you put it on the floor it could have
wicked up the moisture from the concrete, then you have the salts and
other crap in the wood. I never store wood on the floor, I always put a
scraficial shelf down. I also covered my floor with commercial grade
linoleum to protect tools and from the constant concrete dust and salts.

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Jeff