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For an AF guy you are pretty smart

I still have 2 rolls of Scotts blue paper towels in the garage out of a 3 pack. There is a lot evidence that they are one of the best protection available on both sides of the fence.

Have a stack of coffee filters that I can put in between them if I have to go that route. And an old stapler from recruiting duty that followed me home many years ago somehow. On Sunday have more

PraxxisPro Premium 26/6 Chisel Point Standard Staples Refill for All Home, School and Office Staplers - Silver (5000 Count)

staples being delivered just in case I have to do the blue mask.

Pony tail ties are the best option for ear attachments but are not considered critical according to Amazon and delivery is more than 20 days out or more. Have the Engineers junk drawer with rubber bands, wire ties, etc. But on Sunday also have a

Rubber Bands, Rubber Band Depot, Assorted Sizes & Assorted Colors - 1/2 Pound Bag

half pound bag of rubber bands being delivered just in case.

Redundancy and backup plan Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. Just in case

 

I read somewhere that your Mayor doesn't want you to venture out of your neighborhood

 

Rubber bands hurt when they snap and hit your ear !!

 

That's awesome what you're doing by making these masks !!!!

 

Awesome!!!!!!!!! Very Very Cool!!!!!!!!
If TW gave points for Awesome you would have them all and Mike's too

 

Frigging White Shit

 

I was rummaging thru the garage and found a couple of these respirators that I bought for wood working. I wasn't sure if they would filter well enough but it turns out they are P95.
P is better than N or R because it stops oils and fluids as well and it is good for 40 hours. If you have one laying around in the garage you might want to check it out.

 

Yeah I can sew from push pedal Singer to doing it by hand. Oh and programming it from a template to automated stitch what is your preferred method? And if you are doing a mask please don't puncture the fabric template with pins like you normally do with a template. Air leaks suck.

Much like a gas mask or OBA and why we couldn't have facial hair active duty in a NBC environment. Because of face to mask seal. Oldest and have 3 younger sisters, my mother raised me right LOL.

Starting to understand why @MQQSE calls you baby sister. You have heart and that is a rare trait these days. Good on you for wanting to help. My 2 cents and what you paid for it...

Wasn't long ago that Susan asked about masks and I did knee jerk reaction based on limited experience at work and said blah.

My oldest son married a girl that at the wedding vows said if he ever hurt her he would have to answer to me they dated for almost 15 years. And I still say that. They got divorced a couple of years ago he is in the top 5% of OCD cases in the world but between the 3 of us we still talk at least once a week or more. Actually talk to her more than my son. She has a Masters in Public Health Administration and I still love her. The daughter I never had.

She gets her information from CDC and the World Heath Organization so have gone with her data until recently.

Still love her but looking at our results at work it rebukes much of it. Sociologically most of those from the Pacific Rim have always worn masks to prevent spread of virus to others. Common courtesy. In the US and Europe not so much.

In the US we want to prevent the spread based on being a victim instead of a vector. It takes both from what I can tell and from what I have read so far based on empirical data. And sociologically basis.

If you can use HEPA filters in between high count thread count cotton fibers you can be above N95 masks. But all of them fail if you don't have a good seal. And it is for many on here I can guarantee it. Because of facial hair once guys reach a certain age they grow facial hair to keep the "manly look". Even if they don't realize why they do it. But truth be told they don't want to look like the Gerber baby. Not that they would ever admit it.

Best wishes for your most worth while endeavor and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me and I will be more than glad to try and help you to help others. May not have the answers, but I know where to go to for them. In most all venues.

Wash yer damn hands and do it often

 

Good morning folks

 

i was wondering when someone would break one of these out. i personally use the fullface for work-chlorine,hydrochloric acid,etc.

 

morning guys and gals

 

Good morning all.

Stay safe, healthy, and enjoy the day.

 

Good Morning Folks

My work for today is done.



Should be enough for all, help yourself

 

WOW! this is an old thread! Just wanted to stop in and say Hey everyone! hope you're all safe!

 

Welcome!
Old thread or "old" people?
All are welcome here.

 

Can't reach that far.

Making a tray of Stuffies later on.