1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

What’s the best respirator for sanding? I used a disposable N95 mask last week, but I don’t think it was good enough. I’m still having shortness of breath and chest tightness.

 

Recommended this more than enough times to many members of the forum; easily the best, most secure mask I've ever used -



It's especially great under a welding helmet, yet roomy enough to allow for facial hair.

Used to have a 3M mask that was alright, but tugged hard on facial hair and didn't seal well.

 

Are you sanding asbestos? An N95 is typically more than enough for regular wood dust in an environment that isn't 100% sealed.

 

Id try it

 

“It aint ham unless its spam” - probably some Hawaiian

 

No they're just old bald cypress cross sections. I'm wondering if I got a fungal or bacterial infection though, since they were kinda old and rotten. I might do an antifungal sinus flush.

 

That looks pretty serious. Is that for dust though, or more for toxic metallic fumes, etc.?

 

Of course.

It's used for metal working which means grinding = metal dust

Being a P100 filter means it filters out more crap than an N95 including mold spores, lead, and like Zane mentioned...asbestos.

You can find cheaper masks that utilize a P100 filter, and/or allow a wider use of different filters but I opted for my Lincoln mask for the reasons stated above in my initial response.

 

Used my weed whacker for the first time today and threw the mask on cause I hate getting hit with that pollen/etc and sneezing like crazy.

Mask kept everything out, without issue.

 

Did you saftey squint atleast or did you go full osha

 

My dude, I used those Heat Waves you got me

In fact, I use them for my plasma cutting, grinding, etc

Use the shit out of them cause they're badass

 

I might order one then. Do they come with cartridges? Also, I’m guessing they’re not too bad in the heat, since you just wore it in the yard.

 

Any and all P100 cartridges will resist breathing more than an N95, because they filter out a lot more

What I like about my specific mask is that it breaths easier than the 3M P100 mask it replaced, so take that for what it's worth

And yes, the cartridges are included and are pretty big so they'll last for quite a bit

 

I feel like I'd need a friend with me to experience this anquish enjoy this with

@Wulf
@Sperrunner
@eon_blue
@Tour991

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it would probably go great with sprite and a slice of lime

 

so sleepy all the time lol, took a 2 hour nap after work and I'm still about ready for bed lol

 

me 3

 

eepy gang