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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Paul Hannaby on August 21, 2017, 06:03:50 PM

Title: Dust
Post by: Paul Hannaby on August 21, 2017, 06:03:50 PM

I'm curious to know what level of protection others use for their lungs when turning / sanding etc.

Title: Re: Dust
Post by: Docjohn on August 21, 2017, 10:08:22 PM

Hi Paul
My dad died with cancer 23 years ago which started on his tongue, the cause was unknown but I was convinced it was related to some Honduras Mahogany he'd been machining. Hence I saved up and bought a filtered helmet. Can I ask all members please take care!
 
Regards John

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Post by: seventhdevil on August 22, 2017, 02:13:05 PM

when i voted it just came up with an error page so i'll just say that i use no protection.

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Post by: andy44 on August 22, 2017, 02:51:26 PM

I just voted, worked fine for me

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Post by: Wood spinner on August 22, 2017, 03:00:39 PM

I use a sundstrom SR500 unit  :)

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Post by: Tony_a on August 23, 2017, 12:13:48 AM

If you aren't prepared to pay for a good respirator apparently these are a work-around used by some.

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Post by: Tim Pettigrew on August 23, 2017, 11:51:21 AM

I tried the Trend air powered respirator but it simply didn't feel comfortable.  I now use the 3M 7500 Series Reusable Half Respirator (which fits well beneath my face shield), with the appropriate PP3 filter.  This is comfortable, easy to put on and seems to be effective when sanding, turning etc.

Tim

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Post by: Lazurus on August 23, 2017, 02:25:10 PM

I use the battery powered air cap, brilliant, only take it off to chuff on my vape!

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Post by: Wood spinner on September 13, 2017, 11:23:10 AM

I had previously used a Trend Airshield mask and had nothing but trouble , Kept coughing like a old man ( Opps I am a old man ) Changed to the Sundstrom and no more dust problems , I picked my one up on ebay for A very good price , they are exspencive new but still a lot cheaper than a new set of lungs

 ;)

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Post by: georg on September 13, 2017, 02:31:19 PM

  I use the trend half mask ... for me it gives a good seal on the face , the filters can be changed easily and all parts
  can be bought separately cheaply .... the main advantage to this is my glasses don't fog up and its so light I don't
  even notice its there.
  Regards Tony

Title: Re: Dust
Post by: howlingbaboon on September 14, 2017, 11:53:16 PM

I use an air shield. I've too many health problems to add any more so splashed out and went the whole hog. Does anyone else still crack themselves up by trying to blow dust and shavings off things only to realise that you are wearing a mask? :D

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Post by: seventhdevil on September 15, 2017, 12:54:31 AM

does anyone wear these respirators and masks when they have a full brian blessed beard???

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Post by: Wood spinner on September 15, 2017, 05:25:07 AM

Yes I do , as you are aware they are presurised

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Post by: Derek on September 16, 2017, 09:45:32 PM

Quote from: howlingbaboon on September 14, 2017, 11:53:16 PM

I use an air shield. I've too many health problems to add any more so splashed out and went the whole hog. Does anyone else still crack themselves up by trying to blow dust and shavings off things only to realise that you are wearing a mask? :D

Not done that but on the odd occasion tried to scratch my nose and then suddenly realise I have my respirator

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Post by: Wood spinner on September 17, 2017, 08:41:51 AM

Just DONT sneeze  ;D

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Post by: Dave Atkinson on September 17, 2017, 04:34:22 PM

Quote from: Wood spinner on September 17, 2017, 08:41:51 AM

Just DONT sneeze  ;D

Done that 😂😂😂😂