RDH79
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I need a good half mask respirator for applying CA finish. I have a big bulky one with the can cartridges but have seen ads for half mask. Not sure what filter I would need.
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Herb G
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Organic vapors filter is what you need. Mine is a pink circle.
I have a 3M mask.
I have a 3M mask.
alankulwicki7
Member
Don't forget some sort of dust collection or fan to blow the fumes away. If I don't have my dust collector going when doing a CA finish I find the CA fumes will start to bother my eyes. The dust collector does a great job of preventing this.
FYI I use a 3M dual filter respirator that was about $25-30....
FYI I use a 3M dual filter respirator that was about $25-30....
Ted iin Michigan
Member
I use this: 3M Half Facepiece 5000 Series Organic Vapor Respirator Assembly | Emedco.. This type (or something pretty much identical) is also available at the home centers.
Also, I agree about the eye irritation. I use a fan to push the vapors away.
Also, I agree about the eye irritation. I use a fan to push the vapors away.
RDH79
Member
Thank You for the information.
I have one ordered
I have one ordered
MTViper
Member
Alan had a good point that hasn't been discussed yet - a high power fan. I have one of these: Lasko Pro-Performance High Velocity Pivoting Blower Fan-4905 - The Home Depot and it's great. I have it 10 feet away on a high shelf, pointed down so the main stream of air comes over my right shoulder when I'm turning, sanding or finishing. Big chips fall down, but most smaller chips, sanding dust, and fumes are gone before they reach the breathing zone. i do have to vacuum off the garage door that's by the back of my lathe fairly often.
I had an instructor in a hazardous waste class that worked the Exxon Valdez cleanup. His fix was: "The solution to pollution is dilution." If you remove the hazard (dust, fumes, etc) from the breathing zone, you've removed the hazard. I don't even smell CA fumes when I put a finish on.
Steve
I had an instructor in a hazardous waste class that worked the Exxon Valdez cleanup. His fix was: "The solution to pollution is dilution." If you remove the hazard (dust, fumes, etc) from the breathing zone, you've removed the hazard. I don't even smell CA fumes when I put a finish on.
Steve
linkbelt66
Member
I like this idea, just ordered one from Home Depot.
RDH79
Member
Yea I use a fan in the summertime but in the winter the fan creates a little windchill factor.. I just don't put it as close to me. Just so there is a small bit of circulation.
My dust collect gets all of the fumes while applying ca, it's when I cut off the end of the foam applicator. I don't use paper towel.
Thanks
My dust collect gets all of the fumes while applying ca, it's when I cut off the end of the foam applicator. I don't use paper towel.
Thanks
eharri446
Member
Harbor Freight has a blower similar to the one from Home Depot but $20 cheaper. It is this one: 3 Speed Portable Blower. It also has an available heater attachment Heater Attachment for Portable Blower for an extra $20. So I will be waiting until I get my next 20% off coupon and picking up both at that time.