Dust mask/respirator

[kav]

Afternoon all. Apologies if this has been covered before. After a couple of dusty days milling and a very dusty yard (not my mess) I am on the lookout for a dustmask or similar. I don't really want loads of throw away ones and was thinking maybe the over the head mask/visor would be the way to go. Ideally want something that allows easy breathing and doesn't fog up too much when a get a sweat on dragging the lucas carriage plus I could use it when it gets a bit dusty on the flail mowing

Thanks for any thoughts 

[Forest2Furniture]

I use something like this when I'm milling, protects against exhaust fumes too.

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/personal-protection-and-clothing/reusable-respirator-masks/5400-class-1-full-face-piece/p/NRH9595210A

 

[Forest2Furniture]

Sawdust when breathed in sits and rots in the lungs,

many woodworkers suffer with sinus tumours.

 

I had a CT scan of my sinuses last year to determine what was causing the nose bleeds I was suffering on a daily bases, there was a concern it may have been a tumour.

Turned out that my head hanging over the exhaust outlet when chainsaw milling had resulted in the fumes rotting away the septum in my nose. 

I had to have a prosthetic replacement made and fitted, not a pleasant experience!

Nose bleeds have now stopped and I use a face mask whether I'm milling or chainsawing.

[Lazurus]

The Aircap is a great bit of kit, forced air keeps you cool to, comfortable even for beardy types, I can recommend it without a thought.

[gobbypunk]

Hi I have the Airshield Pro and that’s ace £200 spent well 

[delabodge]

21 hours ago, Lazurus said:

The Aircap is a great bit of kit, forced air keeps you cool to, comfortable even for beardy types, I can recommend it without a thought.

Exactly what. I use,for sanding,planing,anything really??

[kav]

Great stuff thanks for the info-i'm going shopping!

[Woodworks]

Dont think I could stand wearing one of those all day. If you do consider disposables these are pretty good and and dont mist up goggles.  https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/personal-protection-and-clothing/disposable-respirator-masks/2405-ffp2d-dust-masks-with-ventex-valve--pack-of-20/p/ZT1178174X?utm_campaign=pla-Personal+Protection+%26+Clothing+-+&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping-pla&utm_keyword=ZT1178174X&istCompanyId=6aa6787b-063e-4414-802d-129f235df603&istItemId=wtqixlxrqx&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYa3LXRYX3W0dPyNKcKB6aAKzCkjT4m1eMeTbMI8eEe_hSsUzDjeYmxoCfbYQAvD_BwE

[woody woodpecker]

Hi I have an aircap  helmet / mask wear it all the time when processing logs and in this weather you get a cool breeze blowing over your face . 

[CDMR]

Are the aircap/airshield thingies ok with specs and ear defenders. They seem like a good idea and F2F's story is a salutary warning.