odinohi Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I started doing things differently. I leave my smokes and drink in the house while I am working with my lead. I'm on my third day of chantix. Only 3 days but I can almost feel it working on my brain. There is a company that makes lead removal products, can't think of the name but will post it later. Going to get some wipes and special soap to keep in the barn. Trying to change my ways before it's too late. I'll keep you posted. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 https://www.esca-tech.com/ProductList.php?category=2100 This is the link for lead cleanup. They have it all. Lots of good info also. Hope the link works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I started doing things differently. I leave my smokes and drink in the house while I am working with my lead. I'm on my third day of chantix. Only 3 days but I can almost feel it working on my brain. There is a company that makes lead removal products, can't think of the name but will post it later. Going to get some wipes and special soap to keep in the barn. Trying to change my ways before it's too late. I'll keep you posted. Tom Good to hear you are working on keeping your self healthier.Good luck and stay safe. Edited August 22, 2015 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Been away from ciggs for one week. Going good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Been away from ciggs for one week. Going good. That's great! Good job! You are going to be much healthier and feel that way also. Keep it up and before long you won't remember why you ever smoked in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Two threads going here . Got the lead check the last physical and I'm good. I'm w/ Fatman, I use to keep sinkers in my mouth when I fished. Lucky, I guess? As far as smok'n - good for you Smalljaw. I've never been a smoker, but in the right environment - a couple beers and good friends, if someone lights up, I'll bum one (unless it's a menthol - yech!) I haven't been in the environment since Oct last year, but will jump on the chance to have a smoke again. Never felt the urge to have another afterwards. I fish with a guy for up to a week and he brings a couple extra packs of smokes with him knowing I'll bum them. After that week, I can give them up no problems. Guess I'm lucky in that regards too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Its a habit that can be picked up at any time I was tobacco free for the first 30 years of my life.. Started fishing with a brother in law that always brought along a pack of black n milds... Kinda became our ritual Next thing u know, im buying packs and bumming cigarettes from the wife..... But 5 years later (now) ive just about got it kicked... I cheated, got the fake one (e-cig), but hey, gotta have something to do while plastic cools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Quitting smoking was one of the easiest things I have ever done. DID IT 7 TIMES. Been smoke free for 35+ years now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have a close friend who kicked the heroin habit, but could never quit smoking. It is a tough one, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Haven't smoked since, well except when I was on fire. Been there..........done that......got the t-shirt.......well, the part that didn't burn up anyway. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 It's been 15 days. Just had to quit taking the chantix. It kept me from sleeping. Also ordered 4 canisters of D Lead wipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's been over three weeks since I have smoked. The chantix did help me quit but stopping taking it has really messed with me. The effects of stopping are far worse then taking it was. If you need to quit smoking I would not recommend chantix to anyone I cared about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Believe it or not it has been 12 weeks since I have smoked. I really haven't been pouring much in those 12 weeks though. My wife has been babysitting our 3 year old granddaughter and I have been staying close training her on being grandpas girl. Guess I 'll be pouring everyday again next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Believe it or not it has been 12 weeks since I have smoked. I really haven't been pouring much in those 12 weeks though. My wife has been babysitting our 3 year old granddaughter and I have been staying close training her on being grandpas girl. Guess I 'll be pouring everyday again next year! Congrats on staying away from the smokes Odinohi. Non-smokers have no idea how hard that can be. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's been years since my lead blood levels were check-so I had the blood test-( since I do this professionally 5-7 days a week Lead blood levels were in the safe range 1- I use a 5 sided exhaust booth-25"x2"x25" w/ a variable speed commercial exhuse fan-600-825 cfm vented thru the roof w/ a 10" duct 2-I grind all the sprue cut-offs smooth w/ a 1x30 belt sander in an enclosed box w/ a fliterd vacuum cleaer input/exhaust port. Some a filed by hand in a vise and sanded. 3-I wear sugical gloves when grinding and filing lead. 3- All tools and mold handles are wiped clean after each use Melting and grinding lead is not something you want to do w/ a half-assed exhaust system and without using protective gloves in conjuction w/ a routine,thorough cleaning routine @ the end of each pouring cycle. Lead dust is very harmful.Lead fumes are also dangerous that can build up in your blood,slowly over time. I stopped smoking 14 years ago. My same system is using when melting,injecting plastisol and powder painting.You only have one set of lungs-protect them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Great Job on quitting the cancer sticks! I bet you feel healthier already and your food tastes better. Your body and your grandkids will thank you later and you will be around to teach the jig making and fishing to your granddaughter. Edited November 20, 2015 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
