Resperator/Faceshield compatability

[Gary]

I use one of the 3M resperators - one that has the traposoidal shaped cartridges on the sides. The Question is will this interfere with a face shield?

(One like the Trend will NOT fit in the budget)

If it came to a choice between a resperator or a face shield
which would you choose?

Gary

 

[n7bsn]

Face shield

Since I can control the dust with a dust-vac, work hood, and air filter.

 

[Mark Mandell]

I use one of the 3M resperators - one that has the traposoidal shaped cartridges on the sides. The Question is will this interfere with a face shield?

(One like the Trend will NOT fit in the budget)

If it came to a choice between a resperator or a face shield
which would you choose?

Gary

Not a good choice, Gary, but I have to ask why you're wearing that type of mask. Are you allergic to the woods you're working with?

There are many dust masks that will work just fine with a face shield. I use the "Resp-O-Rator" which looks like a SCUBA rig, but is comfortable and works quite well at $50. I will also confess that I don't always use a dust mask except when I'm sanding. But I ALWAYS use a face shield when the lathe is turning.

M

ps: ALWAYS

 

[Jeff Jilg]

Agree with Mark - not a great choice. You need to protect your face and your lungs. If push comes to shove, the faceshield is the primary piece of safety equipment. Over the past 14 months there have been at least 5 incidents (maybe 6) where the following was true:

• a faceshield was not used and injury happened as a result of the lack of a faceshield
• a faceshield was used and injury was nonexistent or reduced by the faceshield

If you lose an eye or have significant eye or face injuries it is unlikely that you will do more turning. Faceshields should be mandatory.

 

[Wilford Bickel]

Gary,

I use the 3M type of half face respirator that uses cartridges like you describe. In addition I have a SAS brand face sheild that has a bubbled type of lens that fits over it fine. I really like this combination and find no problems working with both of them on for protection. I use both a particulate filter cover on the organic cartridge. This stops the wood dust and allows me to work with some finishes that I am allergic to the vapors.

You can buy the SAS brand shield from HF but you have to order it online and search for it - this one is more expensive than the normal one they sell. If you google for SAS safety you can find their homepage.

I would NOT choose one of these over the other as they both have a place and work well together!

Wilford

 

[Gary]

Choice of mask

When I went shopping for a mask, my primary criteria was "was it OSHA approved?". The second criteria was cost. The 3M Mask fit both requirements ($36)

Thanks to all for the comments and suggestions;

I am going to look for the SAS shield (thank you, Wilford)

 

[Mark Mandell]

Gary,

The item Wilford's talking about is No. 46526-0VGA on Harbor Freight's online catalogue. Price is $13. I have three of them (visitors) and spares.

M

 

[Kerry]

The item Wilford's talking about is No. 46526-0VGA on Harbor Freight's online catalogue.

Here is a direct link.

 

[Wilford Bickel]

Thanks Mark,


I did not have time right then to search for the item code. I have 2 of those and 1 cheaper one on the wall and hate the cheap one!! Like you for when freinds or the wife come to the shop.

One nice thing about the SAS shield is you can buy replacement lenses from HF for those times when you turn the lathe on right after you applied CA! DAMHIKT!!!

Make sure the 3M respirator fits - they come in small, med and large. Most stores will only stock the medium. I had to have a large ordered in for proper fit.

Wilford

 

[Griesbach]

I've got that 3M respirator as well and now I'm going to switch to the bubble face shield as well. Have been considering it anyway and the HF price seems quite reasonable. However....I don't seem to be able to wear my glasses with the respirator. Can any of you users out there give me any hints on how you're doing it?

Thanks,

 

[Wilford Bickel]

I wear glasses with mine - the secret is proper fit on the nose. A proper fit leaves room for the glasses above the respirator and seals tight enough no warm breath leaks out to fog the glasses. You may have a size problem, if you have a good safety supply store that deals in the 3M respirators they should be able to help.

Wilford

 

[Griesbach]

Wilford,

I'll try adjusting the fit. Thanks.

 

[Gary]

I don't seem to be able to wear my glasses with the respirator. Can any of you users out there give me any hints on how you're doing it?

The very bottom of the glasses overlap the very top of the respirator. I just make sure that the top of the respirator is under the glasses frame; with mine, the bridge over the nose keeps the glasses high enough to clear the seal on the respirator. My only problem is fogging if I do not get the respirator seal tight.

Gary

 

[Ron Sardo]

I only turn when I wear both. I've had a chunk of wood hit my shield, sure glad I had protection.

This is what I wear

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/im...-6374285-0280762?_encoding=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi

 

[Leslie S]

I always wear the face sheild and the 3M mask and glasses. I sometimes lose my bifocal ! At first it was awkwartd but now it is like driving with a seat belt. I feel naked if I don't.

 

[arbud]

How much are your lungs worth?

I use a Triton positive airflow respirator. It's a hard hat w/faceshield, built-in hearing protection, and a rechargable battery pack that lasts about 6 hrs. The faceshield does flip up. I bought it for $169.95. My lungs are worth that.