[Woodcarver] Dust Safety

[Daniel Heine]

Good Evening,

Another alternative tousing only a mask is to use a dust collecter. The 
commercial ones are upwars of $200.00, but Ed Walicki has the
plans for building your own on his web site:
http://www.fishcarver.com/making_a_dust_collector.htm

I have not done any power carving yet, but when I start, I will probably use 
an inexpensive mask and the dust collecter.

Have a great day!!
Dan Heine


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Dillett" <jdillett at thecarvingshop.com>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Dust Mask



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> 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

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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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