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I like most, was always looking for the perfect transfer solution.
When I first heard about the formula 80% Zippo or Ronsonol lighter fluid to 20% Dammar varnish I had to try it.
My shop is sixteen by thirty feet, one entrance door, no windows, heated and air conditioned, warm summer day.
After using the transfer solution I started to feel the Dammar on the skin of my face.
Since this mixture is very volatile it had vaporized into the air.
Anytime I went into the shop I could feel it on my skin.
If you can feel it on your skin You Are Breathing it Also!
I tried the air conditioner, purchased a large fan, then added another door for through ventilation.
I bought a Full Face Filter Mask to moved my equipment out of the shop to my back porch.
It was three months before I was comfortable using the shop.
I can hear the skeptic's now saying it was my imagination, I had many friends report the same sensations.
Do not misunderstand me, I am not telling you not to use the Zippo/Dammar formula, Just be sure you have adequate Ventilation.
I still use Dammar (No Zippo) but I do not use it inside my shop.
I did not report this for a long time, (Did not want to appear Stupid) but I still see it come up in Posts from time to time, so I felt I must say something.
Ken
I like most, was always looking for the perfect transfer solution.
When I first heard about the formula 80% Zippo or Ronsonol lighter fluid to 20% Dammar varnish I had to try it.
My shop is sixteen by thirty feet, one entrance door, no windows, heated and air conditioned, warm summer day.
After using the transfer solution I started to feel the Dammar on the skin of my face.
Since this mixture is very volatile it had vaporized into the air.
Anytime I went into the shop I could feel it on my skin.
If you can feel it on your skin You Are Breathing it Also!
I tried the air conditioner, purchased a large fan, then added another door for through ventilation.
I bought a Full Face Filter Mask to moved my equipment out of the shop to my back porch.
It was three months before I was comfortable using the shop.
I can hear the skeptic's now saying it was my imagination, I had many friends report the same sensations.
Do not misunderstand me, I am not telling you not to use the Zippo/Dammar formula, Just be sure you have adequate Ventilation.
I still use Dammar (No Zippo) but I do not use it inside my shop.
I did not report this for a long time, (Did not want to appear Stupid) but I still see it come up in Posts from time to time, so I felt I must say something.
Ken