Grinding dust

[Paul Durden]

Should have posted here rather than getting started from…my bad

Tool Grinding dust. Is this still a real health concern if I just wear a n90 mask when grinding/sharpening lathe tools? Black dust still gets all over the workbench and nearby. I’m using a Sorby ProEdge. (linisher -belt sander type sharpener)

 

[Russell Nugent]

Should have posted here rather than getting started from…my bad

Tool Grinding dust. Is this still a real health concern if I just wear a n90 mask when grinding/sharpening lathe tools? Black dust still gets all over the workbench and nearby. I’m using a Sorby ProEdge. (linisher -belt sander type sharpener)

I hook magnets all around my grinder, picks up a lot of dust but still get lots of dust all over. If you're grinding a tool wearing a mask great. If you shut off the grinder and then take off the mask, realistically you're breathing in the finer metal particles. I generally sharpen while I'm turning so still wearing my Airshield pro.

 

[hughie]

I hook magnets all around my grinder, picks up a lot of dust but still get lots of dust all over. If you're grinding a tool wearing a mask great. If you shut off the grinder and then take off the mask, realistically you're breathing in the finer metal particles. I generally sharpen while I'm turning so still wearing my Airshield pro.

Same here i use rare earth magnets and it amazing how much they collect. With carbide, the dust is super toxic, so face mask and move grinder close to the door and fan blow it all outside.