[TheForge] The Beard vs. the Respirator

[Chuck Robinson]

Hey Mark,
Yes I use one, I swim several times per week, the rig isn't much different 
from my snorkel.
It is a heck of a lot cheaper than my PAPR.
I would never want to coat a beard or moustache with any kind of flammable 
grease while working in my forge.
That's a serious accident waiting to happen.
With all the dust floating around in my forge it would also be a dirt 
magnet.
You use a nose clip with this rig .
Instead of the mask fogging up my face visor, the exhaust is directed down.
I find it necessary to wipe the moisture from the exhaust valve with a towel 
every several minutes
so I don't look like I'm drooling on my chest.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Novak" <mark at fireworkspdx.com>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] The Beard vs. the Respirator


> Chuck- Have you used that thing? It looks ridiculous, but I'm  guessing 
> it's pretty effective.
>
> Thank you all for the advice. Looks like I've got some research to do.
>
> Mark Novak
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