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joepro0000 · 03-11-2009, 08:51 PM

Let me ask this question-

When you guys sand, do you wear dustmask? I usually don't, about 90% of the time. I know its bad for you, but its too hot with a dust mask on. Unless I'm sanding ceilings!

BTW- this questions is not intended for PC/Vaccumm users!

Apple24 · 03-11-2009, 09:58 PM

I wont sand without. Get a mask w/ a valve they are alot cooler.

Tim0282 · 03-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Those of us that use PC vacuum sanders wear a mask when we sand with a sponge sander. We don't leave the vacuum running in the middle of the room to pull the dust out. I tried, it doesn't work...

Whitey97 · 03-11-2009, 11:20 PM

I wear a mast reguardless, in fact I just upgraded from the paper face, I believe 8210, to the full face. I want to live to see my kid my age

BoB The Fixer · 03-12-2009, 12:29 AM

Never Sand Without a Mask , I Got a Good mask with two valves , Better to take some heat than walking the rest of ur life carrying oxygine container and a hose! that if u made it , now ur young so it doesnt show but dust will keep building up till it gets u down , becarefull !

**Darren@Partners** · 03-12-2009, 10:14 AM

Look at the crap you cough up later. It's white and according to the box contains mica, it's baaaaad for ya. Use a mask.

muddymen · 03-13-2009, 11:20 PM

I know a sander that doesn't were any kind of mask and he told me that he goes though a box of Q-tips a week just cleaning all the crap out of his eyes at the end of the day.

Tim0282 · 03-13-2009, 11:28 PM

I lost ten pounds when I switched to a Porter Cable vacuum sander.
Not really. I didn't like the bloody nose I got when I didn't wear a mask. Masks aren't the most comfortable, but beats the alternative.

Whitey97 · 03-16-2009, 02:30 AM

I'm confused by that statement, or did I just miss the point there?

alltex · 03-16-2009, 06:51 PM

I woked with a guy once that poked a hole in his mask so he could smoke.at least he wore one.I always wear one eve if its used

Whitey97 · 03-17-2009, 03:33 AM

gross! someone elses used mask, with their boogers inside! ick!!!

Tim0282 · 03-17-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

I lost ten pounds when I switched to a Porter Cable vacuum sander.
Not really. I didn't like the bloody nose I got when I didn't wear a mask. Masks aren't the most comfortable, but beats the alternative.

Well, you see, when one sands without a mask, one ingests a fair amount of dust. The dust is heavy causing one to gain weight. That's my story for the weight gain. Then when I started sanding with the PC, no more dust, so I started losing weight. I know, poor excuse for humor. I'll stick to the serious side of posts.

A+ Texture LLC · 03-18-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

Well, you see, when one sands without a mask, one ingests a fair amount of dust. The dust is heavy causing one to gain weight. That's my story for the weight gain. Then when I started sanding with the PC, no more dust, so I started losing weight. I know, poor excuse for humor. I'll stick to the serious side of posts.

Humor is better when you act like a jerk. You stupid dummy. SEE??

Whitey97 · 03-18-2009, 12:07 AM

If you would like an active example of that, review my posts

NH Drywall · 04-03-2009, 03:12 PM

I always wear a mask while sanding - Silica which is an ingredient in the compound is known to cause cancer and/or silicosis.. But, it's your choice....

Steve · 04-04-2009, 05:39 PM

I always wear my 3M respirator when I sand. Those disposable dust masks don't fit well enough to keep all the dust out. Where I am working now, everyone has to be fit tested with a respirator by the safety inspector. You're not allowed to have facial hair to wear these respirators properly. I may look into a full face type.

mudman14 · 04-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Always wear a mask!!

Whitey97 · 04-08-2009, 03:51 PM

Bevelation · 04-10-2009, 02:49 AM

3M for the win!

RCinPA · 04-11-2009, 11:36 AM

I always use a 3M mask and if the closed mask is to hot get one with the valve.

03-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
joepro0000 The Drywall King! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 396	Sanding! Let me ask this question- When you guys sand, do you wear dustmask? I usually don't, about 90% of the time. I know its bad for you, but its too hot with a dust mask on. Unless I'm sanding ceilings! BTW- this questions is not intended for PC/Vaccumm users!

03-12-2009, 12:29 AM	#5
BoB The Fixer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 10	Never Sand Without a Mask , I Got a Good mask with two valves , Better to take some heat than walking the rest of ur life carrying oxygine container and a hose! that if u made it , now ur young so it doesnt show but dust will keep building up till it gets u down , becarefull ! __________________ www.bobthefixer.ca

04-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#15
NH Drywall Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	I always wear a mask while sanding - Silica which is an ingredient in the compound is known to cause cancer and/or silicosis.. But, it's your choice.... Last edited by NH Drywall; 04-03-2009 at 03:25 PM.

04-10-2009, 02:49 AM	#19
Bevelation Just doing my job. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dawson Creek, BC Posts: 226	3M for the win! __________________ Quality doesn't cost. It pays.

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03-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
Apple24 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 75	I wont sand without. Get a mask w/ a valve they are alot cooler.

03-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 335	Those of us that use PC vacuum sanders wear a mask when we sand with a sponge sander. We don't leave the vacuum running in the middle of the room to pull the dust out. I tried, it doesn't work...

03-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#4
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 941	I wear a mast reguardless, in fact I just upgraded from the paper face, I believe 8210, to the full face. I want to live to see my kid my age

03-12-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
Darren@Partners Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: KCMO area Posts: 830	Look at the crap you cough up later. It's white and according to the box contains mica, it's baaaaad for ya. Use a mask.

03-13-2009, 11:20 PM	#7
muddymen Business Owner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbia,MO. Posts: 46	I know a sander that doesn't were any kind of mask and he told me that he goes though a box of Q-tips a week just cleaning all the crap out of his eyes at the end of the day.

03-13-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 335	I lost ten pounds when I switched to a Porter Cable vacuum sander. Not really. I didn't like the bloody nose I got when I didn't wear a mask. Masks aren't the most comfortable, but beats the alternative.

03-16-2009, 02:30 AM	#9
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 941	I'm confused by that statement, or did I just miss the point there?

03-16-2009, 06:51 PM	#10
alltex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 154	I woked with a guy once that poked a hole in his mask so he could smoke.at least he wore one.I always wear one eve if its used

03-17-2009, 03:33 AM	#11
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 941	gross! someone elses used mask, with their boogers inside! ick!!!

03-18-2009, 12:07 AM	#14
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 941	If you would like an active example of that, review my posts

04-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#16
Steve Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 46	I always wear my 3M respirator when I sand. Those disposable dust masks don't fit well enough to keep all the dust out. Where I am working now, everyone has to be fit tested with a respirator by the safety inspector. You're not allowed to have facial hair to wear these respirators properly. I may look into a full face type.

04-08-2009, 02:44 PM	#17
mudman14 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3	Always wear a mask!!

04-08-2009, 03:51 PM	#18
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 941

04-11-2009, 11:36 AM	#20
RCinPA Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 7	I always use a 3M mask and if the closed mask is to hot get one with the valve.