rixon529 Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Out of curiosity - of those who wear a respirator: do you use a full or half mask type? If you wear a half mask type - do you wear safety glasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj_bill Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I wear a half mask with no eye protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
log Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I also use a half mask. Like a fool i wear no safety glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I use a full face mask because I had a 2 cup pyrex full of hot plastic explode on me. Not a lot of fun. Ya ever see the cartoon where the little dog scares the cat and the cat jumps to the ceiling and hangs there. Well, that's what I felt like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeryTY Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 1/2 mask, safety glasses with side protectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJFishRGuy Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Half mask and no eye protection (though I do wear polycarbonate glasses). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Full mask, just purchased 2 weeks ago. What a difference if you have your head over the plastic (dipping tubes ect). I used a 1/2 mask for a couple of years with safety glasses, but evapourated plastisol always irratated my eyes. There is no comparison to having a full mask, its like being in another room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbasser Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Tubeman, Where did you get the mask? What kind? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I noticed the same thing Mike. Your eyes don't dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Its a North 5400 series full face mask, I purchased it at an industrial supply store. About 120 CND...worth every penny. I also use the over the shoulder air pick up tubes, so I'm drawing cleaner air from behind me. here's a link http://www.aramsco.com/dopage.htm?i_itemno=52550&_mc=mo the tubes are also supplied by North Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Half mask here, use stove and tin cups so no blow up to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceb2 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hey to all, Can you use the paper painters mask ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hey to all' date=' Can you use the paper painters mask ?[/quote'] Something is better than nothing But the paper masks are designed to stop dust particles, not fumes. Technically, you shouldn't use those for painting either! You need something that has a filter that protects against 'organic vapor'. The respirator cartridge should have "OV" marked on it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
