gardnesd Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 seems to create a lot of metal dust. I use dry paper to start and finish with wet/dry paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombarde16 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 If you're lapping the sole by hand (i.e. on sandpaper) then I wouldn't worry about it because you're not likely to send dust flying into the air. You do want to wash your hand afterwards, though, as the fine metal particles will stick to everything you touch. Happy lapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Considering the last time I was refurbing a handplane, I was blowing nasty crap out of my nose, I'd say yes. I'll be wearing one in the future. Although, most of the dust disturbance was cause when I brushed off the sand paper. I suppose I could've avoided that by using my shopvac instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddlermike Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Considering the last time I was refurbing a handplane, I was blowing nasty crap out of my nose, I'd say yes. I'll be wearing one in the future. Although, most of the dust disturbance was cause when I brushed off the sand paper. I suppose I could've avoided that by using my shopvac instead. next time Vic, don't cheat and use the belt sander... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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