Respirator MAsks

[JayL]

I'm currently looking at this Woodworker's respirator mask.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYE9Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Any other suggestions? Can I use only one mask for both spray painting and woodworking or its better to get one mask for each application?

Thanks ....

 

[Merkava_4]

For sawdust you need a particulate filter and for spray painting you need a chemical filter; so unless you don't mind changing back and forth with filters, you'll need two masks.

 

[JayL]

Any particular respirator mask brands you have in mind?

tks

 

[Merkava_4]

http://www.boss-safety.com/north-7700-series-silicone-half-mask-respirator-medium-p-3370.html

I have this one and highly recommend it. Scroll down and you'll see the vapor filter on the left and the particulate filter on the right. The link is just an example; I didn't get mine from them. I wear a large but your anatomy may vary.

 

[DHCrocks]

I like the 3M 6500 series masks. fit and comfort is pretty good and they have just about any filter you would need.

 

[Merkava_4]

Here's the manufacturer's link:

http://www.linkpath.com/indexIssue....gue&sIssueAtGlance=false&pageNumber=9&flash=0

 

[eschoendorff]

I just use the cheap dust masks for most jobs. I really need to get something better. Those cheap ones really don't filter much of anything...

 

[Stephenw]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYE9Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have that mask. It is an excellent dust mask. I got it for sanding and grinding.

You will need another mask for painting.

 

[TheToolMan]

I have a Survivair brand mask, My work stocks the vapor type filter, I only use the vapor filters though, I figure if it is good enough to filter vapors it is good enough to filter our dust. I may be wrong but it works for me

 

[Stuey]

I use 3M's 6000 series half-face masks and filters. Cheap & reusable.

 

[tatra]

keep in mind if you are going to wesr a mask for any length of time , to consider one with a snorkel tube so as to allow less weight strain on your neck...........the ones that go over your shoulders and down your back are very popular with the welders at work and by having the filters away from the cantaminats, they last longer................i also highly recommend taking a respirator course, opens your eyes to a lot of miscoceptions.............

 

[Merkava_4]

keep in mind if you are going to wear a mask for any length of time , to consider one with a snorkel tube so as to allow less weight strain on your neck...........the ones that go over your shoulders and down your back are very popular with the welders at work and by having the filters away from the contaminates, they last longer................

I saw those in a link and couldn't figure them out; now I know.

 

[JayL]

Any good web based respiratory course / articles members found useful and practical. More often than not its better to ask first to zero in on the subject than sift through a lot information. For this ....

Thank you very much in advance for any help.

 

[JayL]

Anybody tried this mask before? I need one occasionally for spray painting.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

tks a lot.

 

[ossaguy]

I have that same one,and I think I paid around $30.00 for it,so that is a good price.I like how I can paint a lot,and not have that heavy-feeling on my chest the next day,or two like before.The only drawback is that the rubber body edges and straps dig into your face leaving marks that last ,but do disappear after a few hours. I regret not using one in my younger years.

 

[JayL]

I have that same one,and I think I paid around $30.00 for it,so that is a good price.I like how I can paint a lot,and not have that heavy-feeling on my chest the next day,or two like before.The only drawback is that the rubber body edges and straps dig into your face leaving marks that last ,but do disappear after a few hours. I regret not using one in my younger years.

Thanks for the reply. Amazon is convenient for me to buy from because I am a foreign buyer. I'll order one now to try it.

 

[rubadub]

Heres some stuff on respirators if anybody would care to look at it.

http://www.1969supersport.com/respirators.html

Rob

Http://www.1969supersport.com

 

[a390st]

I have used 3M 7000 series respirators for years with very good results.

 

[eschoendorff]

I have used 3M 7000 series respirators for years with very good results.

If I were to be in the market for a respirator, 3M would be at the top of my list