Thread: Restore Shop Tip

So I have waited almost a year to post this as I wanted to make sure it worked out

I have certain rules for my shop,

1. Safety glasses are next to the front door they go on when I walk in
2. Respirator is next to the front door, it goes on if I plan on using any machine that day
3. Old Ballcaps are hanging next to the front door, good one comes off old one goes on before I start


It was number three that caused me some trouble last summer, and I ended up seeing a Dermatologist for it
What I was doing was trying to keep the sanding dust from multiple materials out of my hair and scalp which was in essence correct

BUT

I was using the same two Ballcaps over and over, it took a bit of consultation but the Dr. figured it out, he of course got me some kind of topical cream to stop the itching and rash on my forehead and scalp that part was easy
After we talked a bit he explained that what I was doing was basically grinding the dust into my skin because the Ballcaps can't be washed easily, he recommended Surgical Caps or a Skull Cap

I use some like this that have a built in sweatband now,

http://www.sparklingearth.com/produc...ategory=100013


Sparkling Earth - SKULL CAPS (headwraps) w/ sweatbands (Made In The USA)

Even a simple Bandana tied in this fashion works better then a Ballcap, for the simple reason that like the clothes you wear into the shop and into the dust it can be tossed in the washer when you come out..

After almost a year now I found that the Dr. was right and the "itchies" haven't come back, I figured I would share going into the hot season as a sweaty brow makes it much worse...

His other recommendations were pretty logical,

Always wear long sleeves
Always wear long pants

And the biggest one,

Never sit around in these clothes after you leave the shop.. Toss them in the wash

BTW nearly every material we sand for use when making scales it an irritant in dust form

I made a balaclava from a zip lock bag. Gets a little sweaty in the summer…

Just kidding, good advice as always.

All good advice Glen with one exception,Never wear long sleeves when using rotary power tools,nor rings or watches.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

All good advice Glen with one exception,Never wear long sleeves when using rotary power tools,nor rings or watches.

Man the wifey hates that too, I hardly ever wear my Wedding Ring unless we are going to town

and she checks every single time


And you are right, and I should have been more specific that long sleeves have to have tight cuffs around power tools, which also helps keep the dust from getting on your arms...

Thanks for the heads-up. You can't be told this kind of stuff often enough.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Man the wifey hates that too, I hardly ever wear my Wedding Ring unless we are going to town

and she checks every single time

Crushed mine in an arbor press 15 years ago,(along with my finger has not been worn since.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Thanks for the heads-up. You can't be told this kind of stuff often enough.

Just things we learn and share, I never even thought about it for 6+ years, obviously something I added to the materials list sometime last year got to me and caused the issue so I learned a lesson

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Crushed mine in an arbor press 15 years ago,(along with my finger has not been worn since.

She actually was talking about me getting a Tattooed one put on if I forget to wear it again when I leave the ranch

True on all accounts. I have been thinking about a good leather apron like the one by Peih, what is your opinion on aprons?

Originally Posted by shooter74743

True on all accounts. I have been thinking about a good leather apron like the one by Peih, what is your opinion on aprons?

My wife wears one when she cooks