Somethingwitty Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 i'm tired of having to dump the water out of my respirator every 15 minutes even on a cold day I guess I must have hot breath because I still get a lot of water buildup looking for something in either the cloth style or the disposables that are comfortable and made for somebody with a larger face i'll probably still use my full on respirator when I'm making a lot of dust but for general use in the shop when I'm only making one or two cuts I'd rather something more comfortable any suggestions will be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 How long can you hold your breath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 What mask are you using now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wtnhighlander Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 This one looks comfy, dunno how effective it is:http://m.harborfreight.com/multipurpose-nuisance-dust-mask-with-replaceable-liners-94222.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Grow beard, fold in front of mouth/ nose. Done. Really though, I think no matter what dust mask you are using you're going to sweat. A lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I use the 3M one that Marc recommended in his video. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 No sweating with this one, and beards don't matter: http://www.historic-house-restoration.com/images/april182013_012.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 No sweating with this one, and beards don't matter: http://www.historic-house-restoration.com/images/april182013_012.JPG I have a beard so I'd like to get one of those, but whenever I look at them they cost an arm and a leg. Do you have a pointer to one that won't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 https://youtu.be/wbAF1EExpek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I have a beard so I'd like to get one of those, but whenever I look at them they cost an arm and a leg. Do you have a pointer to one that won't break the bank? Disposable (last a couple of years) hoods are about 20 bucks, which include the whip hose. I use a new (never sucked up anything) medium ShopVac marked "breathing air only" sitting somewhere in clean air on blow. Largest cost was a couple of long shopvac hoses. All together less than a couple of hundred bucks. It's a handy luxury. copied and pasted from an old thread: Posted 18 August 2013 - 08:59 AM I hate respirators. I made a low-tech supplied air system that works fantastically. I bought some "disposable" Tyvek supplied air hoods (I bought thee, but I'm still using the first one for many hours), a mid-sized new Shop Vac that is never used for anything else-marked "Breathing Air Only", and some long hoses. The hoses are hooked to the blow side of the ShopVac, and the machine sits outside in clean air on the windward side of the building I'm working in. I never get dust in my nose regardless of how dusty the atmosphere is that I'm working in. The air blowing over your head keeps it dry regardless of how hot it is. You have to tie it on, or it will blow off. A small vac would probably be enough, but I like this one just fine. I wasn't sure how much loss of air flow a little one would have with a long hose, and the mid sized one didn't cost much more. Here's a picture of me working on plaster with it on. http://www.historic-...l182013_012.JPG Here's a hood: http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/air-supplied-hood-respirator-replacement-9910-10.html I have several types of respirators that I used to use before I put this system together. A respirator is no comparison. Take the hood off in clean air after you're (notice that's you're and not your) finished working, and your head is completely clean and dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 If you do this, make sure to use a vac that does NOT use its exhaust air for motor cooling, else you will be breathing ozone and carbon dust. I'm pretty sure most shop vacs on the market have a seperate cooling fan, but many home vacuum cleaners use the exhaust air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Disposable (last a couple of years) hoods are about 20 bucks, which include the whip hose. I use a new (never sucked up anything) medium ShopVac marked "breathing air only" sitting somewhere in clean air on blow. Largest cost was a couple of long shopvac hoses. All together less than a couple of hundred bucks. It's a handy luxury. copied and pasted from an old thread: Posted 18 August 2013 - 08:59 AM I hate respirators. I made a low-tech supplied air system that works fantastically. I bought some "disposable" Tyvek supplied air hoods (I bought thee, but I'm still using the first one for many hours), a mid-sized new Shop Vac that is never used for anything else-marked "Breathing Air Only", and some long hoses. The hoses are hooked to the blow side of the ShopVac, and the machine sits outside in clean air on the windward side of the building I'm working in. I never get dust in my nose regardless of how dusty the atmosphere is that I'm working in. The air blowing over your head keeps it dry regardless of how hot it is. You have to tie it on, or it will blow off. A small vac would probably be enough, but I like this one just fine. I wasn't sure how much loss of air flow a little one would have with a long hose, and the mid sized one didn't cost much more. Here's a picture of me working on plaster with it on. http://www.historic-...l182013_012.JPG Here's a hood: http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/air-supplied-hood-respirator-replacement-9910-10.html I have several types of respirators that I used to use before I put this system together. A respirator is no comparison. Take the hood off in clean air after you're (notice that's you're and not your) finished working, and your head is completely clean and dry. This is a great idea. Never would have thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Or there is this http://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Or there is thishttp://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU Does FT make one of those, we're going to need a more expensive fix, that thing will keep you cool because you won't have all that extra money to pack around HOLY CR-P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Does FT make one of those, we're going to need a more expensive fix, that thing will keep you cool because you won't have all that extra money to pack around HOLY CR-P Thats the price you pay to have fresh air and look sexy all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somethingwitty Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I should probably clarify I wasn't looking to replace my respirator I like my 3M and will still use it when I make a lot of dust or are using volatile chemicals but when I'm not making much dust at all I would like to have something real cheap and easy to wear either cloth or disposable that fits a large face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeboim Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Grow beard, fold in front of mouth/ nose. Done. I had a heat stroke just reading this :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 This is the mask I use. I bought off of amazon. I love it for comfort. If my sleep apnea mask was this comfortable I'd be so much happier in life. It keeps my face decently cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Or there is thishttp://www.amazon.com/TREND-AIR-PRO-Airshield-Faceshield/dp/B002Q0Y5IU http://www.factfiend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/maxresdefault.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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