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06-09-2008, 06:38 PM #1The Razor Whisperer
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How do you choose a particular respirator and apron? Anything that is a must?
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06-09-2008, 07:48 PM #2Senior Member
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The apron is sized. You want it to cover as much as possible while still fitting closely and not being too heavy. Mine has leather in the front and canvas elsewhere (helps it breath a little)
Originally Posted by Philadelph
The respirator is something you want to try on before buying if you can. Make sure it's adjustable and that you have good range of motion. When you look down, as if at the edge of a table while standing, the visor should contact your collar bone (or the top of your apron should you have one). A fabric head band is a must. The cheap ones have plastic and it tends to slip off if you sweat even a little. Also, make sure you can put in the kinds of filters you'll be needing. Some respirators have weak motors and won't handle a fine filter well. Lastly, make sure the power supply is comfortable and lasts a decent amount of time. It's a real pain when your respirator dies before you're done doing whatever it is you need it for.
I forgot to mention. I have a half dozen or so welding caps lying around. Thay are great for keeping crap out of your hair (sparks, sawdust, metal filings, errant doritos...)
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06-09-2008, 07:58 PM #3Senior Member
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Yeah! Don't forget Doritos related injuries! Originally Posted by floppyshoes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4vIyL45hwsLast edited by mastermute; 06-09-2008 at 08:04 PM.
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06-09-2008, 11:31 PM
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The leather apron is certainly traditional but I wonder if kevlar et al is useful/affordable. What alternatives exist for catching 60 mile an hour razor blades coming at your chest/groin?
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06-10-2008, 01:27 AM
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Easy solution: don't stand in line with the buffer.
Always stand off to the side. This will reduce your chances of injury greatly and discourage you from leaning into the wheel too much. Buffers are not like lawnmowers where you can lean your hip or groin into it to get through a rough spot.
Mainly I've found the visor and apron have saved me from: Table saw kickback and carbide tooth loss, sanding fap wheel blowout, sparks from grinding/sanding etc.
06-10-2008, 01:59 AM
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Couple questions:
Where is a good place to go in person to find a good leather apron? I have found Canvas and denim aprons, but will they cut it (I'm thinking in terms of grinding razors and other heavy duty applications with flying sparks and metal)?
Has anyone ever tried THIS? It looks good. I saw one today. Check out the FAQ, it looks like a serious product. Dan, I am not looking at full face respirators, but only half masks that cover your nose and mouth. They are still good/use filters etc. but I'm not ready for a huge industrial type one.
Anyone know if THESE would be alright? Particularly the twin cartridge (actually cheaper at the store) and quicklatch pro? I know it's Harbour Freight, but they meet regulations and all (not that I know much about that).
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06-10-2008, 03:30 AM
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Go with the second product, the twin filter half mask. You can change out those filters very easily where the Neoprene thing looks cool, it also looks expensively disposable. Plus you are going to sweat into the mask and breath off a lot of water vapor.
I've only lit my jeans on fire when grinding titanium. Steel won't do it, so good stout pants and a cloth apron won't be so bad. Leather is good insurance for high speed items. I know a couple grinders who won't buff anything unless they are wearing a chain mail apron.
Hat, eye protection, and ear plugs. Ever get welding flux or some hot sparks from a grinder down inside an ear? Go ahead, just once, then you'll know why ear plugs are not just for hearing protection...LOL
