[TheForge] Dust/fumes mask

[Larry Brown]

I use the 3M masks made for metal fumes (Can't remember the number off 
hand). I get them from the welding supply store. I pull the mask on tight 
and get very little leakage even with a beard.

The positive air pressure helmets are expensive. Mine's old and doesn't 
have anyway to stick an auto dark lens in it. It's also heavy and the hose 
and blower on the belt are bulky and made for shop work or open spaces. The 
only good thing is that you look like the alien and kids are a little 
scared by that

Larry Brown

At 05:17 PM 1/9/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>Looking for a bit of advice.
>
>Having some  increasing respiratory problems and need a dust/fumes mask that
>I can put an  electronic welding helmet over. Any ideas much appreciated. 
>What
>I have wont  fit.
>
>I dont think I have been as much concerned about dust and fumes as I  should
>have been. Perhaps as we all should be.
>
>Thanks for any  suggestions.
>
>Don Plummer
>Plummer Design Works
>392 Hallman Mill  Road
>Phoenixville, PA 19460
>610-495-5058
>Plumdon at aol.com
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