Dust Mask? For a Turner

[mbeach]

I have just got into turning and since I started turning, i have been having terrible sinus problems, sore throats and heavy breathing after each time I turn. I think that I am allergic to something...

I am very sensitive to chemicals and the same thing happens around those...

So my questions is.

WHat is a good mask to use... I have used the paper ones and they dont work.

So anyone with advice, it would be appreciated. Thanks

MIke

 

[SubGuy]

I dunno about turning in particular, but a half mask with some cartridge filters will do ya (IMHO). 3M and Advantage make good ones. Make sure you get an organic vapor filter and particulate filter combo. Links of some examples:

Good Mask: http://www.discountsafetygear.com/3m60sehamare.html

Good Vapor Filter w/ particulate filter: http://www.discountsafetygear.com/3m60p1acgaso.html

If that doesn't help your reaction, you might ask your doctor what he recommends for you.

 

[froglips]

I'm a champion of the Resp-o-Rator made locally by Jim Duxbury.

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I've used one in a 7 hour marathon indoor group sanding session and had no troubles in either dust or comfort.

You do look a little silly, but what dust mask system is going to ever be featured on the cover of GQ?

Courtesy of Woodartz and Bas.....

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Jim

 

[SubGuy]

I'm a champion of the Resp-o-Rator made locally by Jim Duxbury.


I've used one in a 7 hour marathon indoor group sanding session and had no troubles in either dust or comfort.

You do look a little silly, but what dust mask system is going to ever be featured on the cover of GQ?

Courtesy of Woodartz and Bas.....

Jim

What does an outfit like that run? I think it looks cool. Like your in 10,000 Leagues Under the Sea or on one of those space video games.:rotflm:

 

[CarvedTones]

For a step up from paper without too much expense, I like the Dustfoe. It's a rubber nose & mouth mask. Seals well, but I am clean shaven, and isn't that hard to get on and off; a couple of straps but they have a lot of elastic and don't need much tension. They use replaceable cloth filters that are rated for fine dust.

 

[froglips]

Zach, I think you can get a simple one for around $10, just a mouthpiece and filter.

The Full Snork kit with 2 filters is around $50.

Jim

 

[Mark Stewart]

Also I would ask what kind of Dust collection are you running ? I hope atleast a shop vac if nothing else. It helped me a lot.

Thanks Mark

 

[ScottM]

Zach, I think you can get a simple one for around $10, just a mouthpiece and filter.

The Full Snork kit with 2 filters is around $50.

Jim

The normal price is $49.95 but if you are discount qualified, you can save 10% ($5.00) at Klingspor.

 

[PurpleThumb]

Or you can have my brand new never used one for $25. pm me.

 

[CarvedTones]

For a step up from paper without too much expense, I like the Dustfoe. It's a rubber nose & mouth mask. Seals well, but I am clean shaven, and isn't that hard to get on and off; a couple of straps but they have a lot of elastic and don't need much tension. They use replaceable cloth filters that are rated for fine dust.

It turns out these are no longer made; in fact the listings on eBay are for "vintage". It doesn't seem like it has been that long. Oh well, glad I bought a pack of several filters when I got mine. They are still available in limited supply, but even though I am happy with mine I can't recommend it anymore.