I think beeswax (Burt’s bees) chapstick works best, I swear by it, especially with SE Kot-n
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That looks absolutely stunning, Glen! Can we see a close-up on the logo?
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That’s amazing !!! And like @Eric_Newlin mentioned that logo is awesome !!! As a kendama player I would love to try this out 
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Im still yet to perdect the shape and specs. Im clise though. A few small chamges to the next ine and it should be spot-on!
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These look great Glen! Just on first appearance I’d say you can make the slip grip a little less pronounced, but other than that that’s a solid looking kendama!
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I noticed you’re taking advantage of the increased real estate for branding lol
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I don’t even really play kendama, but I love the look of these! Nice work @Glenacius_K!
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Thanks for the feedback. Im certainly going to do that next time.
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@RC_yo-yo , @Glenacius_K , @vegabomb , etc.
Any tips for working with wenge wood so I don’t die?
Would an N95 respirator be enough, or do I need some sort of gloves and long sleeves? Biohazard suit?
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Taking the plunge?!
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(movie trailer voice) There comes a time in every woodworkers life…
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Just respirator is fine. I didn’t have any skin reactions. But I wasn’t as cautious as I should have been about my respirator and I paid for it. I forgot it one time at the lathe, and again cleaning up the dust. I had a couple nights of what felt like bad asthma and a hangover. I used an inhaler for asthma and it did help a little but it wasn’t fun. I think it took me out for at least three days.
Be careful and you’ll be ok. And watch out for splinters.
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I’ll be extra diligent with the respirator. Thank you!
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Sometimes I use whatever lip balm is available. I was getting a lot of knots and it really hurt when I had to cut a pretty new Zipline Kot’n off of this today. Hopefully the goo will get the response starting at the axle rather than up at the holes, which will reduce knots. Overthinking is a skill, too. 
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Make sure you get your respirator fitted properly. Its not one size fits all!
When i machined a lot of carbon fiber this was drilled into my head and im grateful for it.
Heres a handy tip on fit testing from 3M
- A positive-pressure check means blocking the exhalation valve on a half or full facepiece respirator or covering the respirator surface on a filtering facepiece, usually by using your hands, and trying to breathe out. If slight pressure builds up, that means air isn’t leaking around the edges of the respirator.
- A negative-pressure check involves blocking the intake valves on a half or full facepiece respirator or covering the respirator surface on a filtering facepiece, typically using your hands and trying to breathe in. If no air enters, the seal is tight.
Woohoo safety!
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Ok, that’s great to know! It’s awesome that there are so many smart people on this forum.
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That’s exactly what is feels like. I get a slight headache each time I turn it even with a respirator. I got a decent splinter from it once before too, and I thought I was in for it. Fortunately there was no infection or exotic blood disease.
Health aside, it’s nice wood!
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If it at all makes you feel better, I play with the Bitterfly daily. Super good fixie!
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