[Woodcarver] Dust Mask

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Ron,

Have you tried the respirator type of paper masks. The Kimberly-Clark really 
seals nice because it has a natrual rubber seal that goes against your face. 
The information I posted to this List a few days ago about respirators is 
copied below.

That is the one we use in our shop. It is reusable for a few times but if 
you're plaining or running other dusty machines they may only last 4 hours 
before you pitch it and get another.

Now I got to tell you that your carvings are AWESOME. I've admired those 
doors and mantels on your site a long time. How many years have you been 
carving? Do you teach?

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.com
jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
http://www.carvingmagazine.com Carving Magazine web site and Readers Forum
http://www.carvingmagazine.com/chat/chat.shtml Live Chat for Carving 
Magazine.
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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******** Posted a few days ago ************
Hi Joan,

I have 2 respirators that I like to use. Both are rated N95 Approved (95%
filter efficiency level) effective against particulate aerosols free of oil.
Rated to 0.3 micron particles. Both are disposable after several uses and
light weight like wearing a dust mask. They look very much like dust masks

3M 8000 Particle Respirator rated for light duty N95 Approved. 30 per box.
(purchased from my local hardware store)

Kimberly-Clark 46727 Tecnol Fluidshield PFR95. N95 Approved. 35 per box.

I wear either type but my apprentice likes the Kimberly-Clark better because
it doesn't steam up her glasses. I also feel I have a much better seal
around my face with the Kimberly-Clark.

We both wear the regular size Kimberly-Clark model number PFR95-170. It is
latex free with a soft type of plastic that seals to the face better than
the 3M product. It is as light weight as the paper dust masks and worn the
same way. I purchase them from the hospital were my wife works (I think
about $10 a box).

Kimberly-Clark
1400 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076 USA
http://www.kchealthcare.com
1-800-KCHELPS toll free number.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ramsey" <ron at carvedbyramsey.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:58 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Dust Mask



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> I looked the Dust Bee Gone dust mask and it doesn't look like it seals 

> very well around the edges.  From the photo it appears that there is some 

> type of fabric strip around the outside.  I don't see how this can seal, 

> especially with beards.  Maybe someone can fill me in.  I use a 3-M rubber 

> mask.  It's heavy and uncomfortable but I'm confident that there is a 

> tight seal.  I stopped using paper and fiber masks years ago because they 

> didn't do a very good job.  I am exposing myself to airborn dust, all day, 

> everyday and it's important to have maximum protection.  Some of the 

> positive airflow face shields look good but are very expensive.

> -- 

> Ron Ramsey

> http://www.carvedbyramsey.com

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