Thread: CA vs. Tung Oil (?)

I just use a white throw away mask. A large belt/disk combo bench sander can kick up a lot of dust. Dad went all out and got a fancy full face respirator/visor. It encompasses his entire face and most of his head; it reminds me of the hood from HAZMAT monkey suite. I thought it was excessive but I did not cough up my lungs for three months either. Sanding on a lathe will kick up a lot of dust even with a dust collector running.

Back to the topic at hand, I cut a test set of oak scales and poured an epoxy finish on them. I like it, but my technique needs worked on. I had a problem with the epoxy pouring evenly but I had also stained the scales. I believe the epoxy wanted to run off instead of adhering to the wood. A brush on would have worked better. The walnut I put 4 coats of polyurethane on. They turned out pretty good for my first try.

Originally Posted by Milton Man

Dave, what kind of mask do you use? A regular white dust mask or a more elaborate mask with filters?

Just want to know before I start on those kinds of woods and end up with an infection!

Mark

Hello Mark, here's one of the respirators I use, it's a 3m 7500. Light weight, soft and really seals well around the lower face.... even with my big ol' stash. They are cheap, around $30, cheaper than a lung infection... or worse. I can not say enough to you guys about proper respiration while you are working with some of these woods. Don't waste your money on those cheap paper titty-cups, they don't work. In my line of work you don't mess around with your lungs. When I work on my hobbies I always wear protection from the dust. This dust will build up over time in your lungs. You can't cough it all up. Later on, it might kill you.

I'm with you on the 3m masks Dennis.Luckily I get them from work for free and can get all the cartridges I need at no cost. They keep absolutely all organic compounds out of your lungs.

Years ago I used to use "Hobby Poxy" (no longer made) clear epoxy to coat RC model boats. Same idea should work for razor scales.

This company seems to make a good, tough epoxy paint. Available in many different colors, including clear. It is even nitro-fuel proof. Should be quick and easy to apply. I'm not sure about the cost comparison to CA.

Coming in very late on this post! Lol
BUT this is to stress the serious importance of a proper respirator...
Those little white dust masks are not real protection. They are not enough. This is not an opinion. Don't risk your lung health, the cost of a respirator is cheap compared to the long term crippling effects of wood dust.
Cheers

It's better to start a new thread than to revive one this old because none of the original participants is around.