Dust mask

[Walls Calls]

A few weeks ago I had to take a HazMat class for work and it got me thinking about upgrading to a better mask with some replacable filters.  I have been just using a paper type with an exaust valve from 3M.  I don't wear it always but I know i should.  So my question is what ones are you guys using and where did you get it?  Is it comfortable compared to others you may have or tried? How ofter do you change the filters?  I looked at the big stores in town and they all had some version for about $25 and filters for 10-15.   Just don't want to buy one that sucks and have it sit on the shelf. Thanks Guys.

CW

[Al_at_THO Game Calls]

Eveerytime this comes up on the wood turning forums, you always hear about the air shield and other 300 buck filters and mask, but everytime I see a video or picture, they aren't wearing them.  Makes me wonder.

I wear one I got from Home Depot for about 35 bucks when I sand certain woods.  I normally do not wear one when I am turning. 

I too would like to hear what others are using that the are happy with. 

Al @ THO

[crazy_cottontail]

I think i`m using the sme that you are now CW. I should also invest in a new one cuz mine is red from sanding dymond wood. The only thing i don`t like about the one i have is it fogs up my safty glasses from time to time.

                            later

                                Rich

[dogcatcher]

My system is real simple, open the garage door, turn on my fan that is to the left of the lathe and blow it out the door.  I can turn just about anything and not have a problem from the dust.  I rarely work without the garage door open, and if I do it usually only for a very short time.

Marvin

[VECtor Calls]

I currently use AO Safety Woodworker's Respirator #95190 (Amazon.com) with replacement filters.  I remove the filters and pat them out until they just can't be used any longer.

Its 4.5 stars out of 5 in 36 reviews on Amazon, and its $15, light weight and doesn't fog up my glasses.  It does not fit well under a face shield is the only drawback.  I wear it under a face shield for a couple minutes whenever I'm rounding a peice of dymondwood though. 

I turn a LOT of dymondwood and other stuff that doesn't go well with my breathing, so I always try to have the mask on.

When I ever get around to posting pictures of my shop, you'll see I have no ventilation.  If I didn't have this mask, I wouldn't last long out there.  I switch over to a 3m pesticide mask when I spray finish to end a day in the shop.

If you go to the reviews, you'll see I gave it a 4 out of 5, wishing you could breathe through the filter easier.......but this is a whole lot cheaper than one of those huge masks like Al is talking about that would hurt my neck.

Parker 

[Al_at_THO Game Calls]

Not to mention your wallet. The air shield is expensive - way expensive

AL @ THO

[HaMeR]

HUT Products sells a mask called the Dust Bee Gone mask. I got mine Thursday & will try it out today. $35.99 Hope it works like advertised.

http://www.dustbeegone.com/

HTH

[Braz]

Parker that is the same one I am using. I find it easy to use, works well and very easy on the pocketbook.

[Al_at_THO Game Calls]

I can tell you that the Dust Be Gone mask is well recieved by a lot of wood carvers who use power carving equipment. 

Lots of folks use them and like them

Al @ THO

[Hawks Feather]

I have a Dust Be Gone and it worked O.K. for turning, but I found dust getting around it when I sanded.  I switched to the 3M 7500 Series Ultimate Half Face Respirator and like it pretty well.  It does leave your eyes exposed to dust, but at least the dust is not making it to your lungs.  You need to decide what filters you are going to use for the 7500 and there are several.  I like that in that I got some for dust and beefed up ones for when I spray lacquer this summer.

Jerry

[iahntr]

Let us know how ya like it Glen, I like the idea of it not
fogging up your glasses, if that works like they say it does.

[HaMeR]

Preliminary report.

I turned 7 pens today & all is well so far. My nose was clean afterwards. Your safety glasses will fog up if the mask is not on properly. Once I readjusted the nose piece a little bit I was good to go. My garage was cold this AM too so fogging would have been more noticeable had it been occurring.

[HaMeR]

Spun a couple more pens the last 2 days & I'm really starting to like the mask. It's as if I'm not wearing one comfort wise. Coco stuffs me up very quickly but I turned a pen from it this AM without that feeling plus some maple burl that has dirt pockets in it from the bugs. Neither wood has bothered me yet. I'll keep using it & see how it works in the long run tho.  8)

[iahntr]

Sounds good so far.
I just had a guy give me a couple masks, cartridge filter type, so I'll probably just try those
for awhile, the price was right on em.  ;D

[HaMeR]

I would try em too!!  ;D