steve71 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you work out of your basement? My basement only has one window for a small fan so I was wondering if it would be safe to make soft plastics in there? Edited May 5, 2014 by steve71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 The chemical fumes are pretty harsh on your lungs. When I am going to pour more than a few baits I open a front 10X10 overhead door, and the rear 10X14 overhead door and let the breeze blow thru. If there is no breeze I have three box fans I place under the back door, and a pedestal fan I place at one end of my pouring bench. If that isn't an option you might consider a full window fan in your basement window and replaceable cartridge type painters respirator mask. I have one of those too. I would also place your pouring bench directly under the window and keep the basement door open to maximize airflow and draw fumes directly out. X10!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 If you can smell it.....you're breathing it....period! Proper ventilation is vital to your health..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 You also have to remember that the fumes will rise up through the house and the family upstairs will smell it. I learned that the hard way;lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Many hobbyist wish to pour their own soft-baits and that's fine. Having a working table/surface in front of a large window fan is an in-expensive set-up that will do the job.That said, working in a basement can present a challenging exhaust system that may require an exhaust booth/custom hood w/ a 10-12'' duct /650+CFM in- line fan exhausted through the window.You'll want to make sure the exhausted fumes do not enter open windows above the basement and enter your home. Fan blades need to be cleaned periodically as plastisol fumes/smoke leaves slippery,gummy film which attracts dirt / dust ,reducing the effectiveness of the fan. We only have one set of lungs and need to protect them from harmful,long term exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 steve don't do it in ur house at all...set up a small table outside..or work bench....BUT DONT NOT HEAT IN UR HOUSE AND DO NOT USE YOUR HOUSE MICRO TO HEAT IN...even out side get a really good mask to wear....you will thank me later in life... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLewers Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I shoot in my basement. I was in the Garage but my boat got in the way. Now that I am in the basement, it's way better. less hummidity and way cooler. I have a window above my work bench that I will open up and turn the fan on. It pulls it all out the window. I have never had any issues as far as smell or fumes getting to the upstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
