As a newbie I went about collecting logs for turning and waxing the ends
until I could cut them into blanks. Unfortunately, many developed fungus or
mold on the outside and I ended up getting a pretty bad allergic rash from
handling them. I solved that problem by paying somebody else to chainsaw
them into blanks for me, but i'd like to be able to kill the mold on them
before I take them to the bandsaw or lathe.

Does anyone know whether soaking them in alcohol will kill the mold on them?
I figure if I soak each blank overnight I may be able to get rid of the mold
and can then handle the blanks...

Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated...

Chuck