I found these on Gemplers.com. Removes 100% of particulates and has a vent. Box of 5 is about $30. Light weight, excellent fit, super comfortable. Last a long time. Less filling. No hydrogenated oils. I mean, the list goes on and on.
I have a full face canister, but it is a bit of over kill for just sanding.
BTW, what spec canisters should you use for something like UPOL? So many choices and none seem to give guidance.
haven’t i seen Madonna wearing the same ?
Here’s me with some of my friends. I got the call kind of last-minute, and didn’t have time to get out of my sanding gear.
I use this:
Pretty cheap, but works very well. I got fitted for it at my wife’s work… I use organic vapor cartridges when glassing (particulate filters when cutting the glass with scissors, though), and for shaping & sanding and woodworking, the particulate cartridges.
For spraying automotive polyurethanes, it is recommended to use a full mask with a clean air supply, if you have a dedicated spraying room.
Oh, BTW. I used to work in a clean room, and it’s impossible to filter 100% of particulates. The small print probably specifies a size for the 100% figure.
Aloha Greg:
I have been using the mask you show for years and really like it, the vent really helps make them comfortable. The fit is good and I have found that they do a good job filtering out dust. They do last long, although when I’m shaping balsa boards the life span goes down rather rapidly. I find that if I blow them out with an air hose they last even longer.
Mine have been bought from Gemplers.
NOTE: there are a number of different versions of this mask with different characteristics.
-Robin
Howzit Greg, What’s with the connectors or are they ear plugs. 3M sell the same masks with the square vent ( no connectors/ear plugs ), 10 for $18. Used them since they have been available and they work just fine as a partical filter.Aloha,Kokua
i’ve tried a bunch of different styles like the ones you show at work and at home. I have to agree with the one that maxmercy shows… Silicon half mask respirator with particulate cartidges (not too heavy). Change cartidges to organic vapor when doing resin. If you can taste what you are sanding or glassing, your mask doesnt fit right. The cheapo ones that you show dont form a perfect seal around your face and air travels the path of least resistance. Thats my 2 cents, its only your lungs.
Howzit joes, Those are not those cheap 35 cent masks which I wouldn’t use with my worst enemies lungs. The ones pictured and the 3M ones I mentioned are OSHA approved and as long as you don’t have a bread they fit real good.Aloha,Kokua
Well, actually, they do seal very tight on my face. Which is why I like them. And they are way lighter than the cartridge masks.
Yeah, 100% on the label, but probably not. But all the other masks say 90 and 95%.
http://www.moldex.com/disposableprod/2800n95.htm
Hey Kokua,
here is the latest one that i tried. Its a moldex 2800N95. Also tried the 2200N95. The double straps are great for holding the mask in place. I found that with the lightweight $5.00 masks like this, that they dont conform as well when i’m making “ahh *#($@” faces if my planer goes out of control.
They are lighter and more comfortable than a 1/2 mask cartridge type but i definitely notice a big difference between the two. I’m sold on the cartridge style. I work in my garage with no dust control so i need all the protection i can get. Maybe my face doesnt fit the mold.
Well, Benny, that is one cool outfit. It’s gonna show a fair bit of sanding dust, being black and all. Does it come it white?
You know, seriously, I’m thinking about getting a one of those Tyvek (sp?) suits for sanding and to keep the mosquitoes off. I’m pretty sure they only come in white.
Those Tyvek suits also only come in sweat your a$$ off. I use them for glassing (I ruined too many ‘good’ clothes), and they keep the resin off of me, but it doesn’t breathe, and your sweat has nowhere to evaporate to; it’s a lot like wearing the rubber suits boxers and wrestlers wear to make weight before a fight/match…
JSS
Hi Greg,
You could probably punch that center thing out and fit it with a nice cigar then you can sand and smoke at the same time. The smoke will protect your lungs from the dust!
I use a mask with the two cartridges on the sides. I cant remember the make. Last week I had it on while shaping and a spider ran up my nose. No worries, though. I snorted him out and he was OK. Mike