gas mask help

I suspect you’re putting our face close to the work. I know
I tend to when I use a scroll saw.

It’s probably fine airborne dust that is messing you up. You can
do several things about it like using a fan to blow it away,
a dust collector to try to capture it, and a variety of masks
from simple nuisance masks to full-blown Darth Vader type
respirators.

Question is how much do want to spend?

probably will spend around 50 dollars. I used to work in a chemical factory and had to wear complete fire coverall and full face respirator with supplied air.
I am only thinking a half face with chemical/dust canisters but know that some of the canisters work for different substances.
Just asking what is preferred around this site.

-- Oji's cave in Tucson

Hey, Oji.
I bought a Multi-Purpose Respirator from Woodcraft for around $35 that meets OSHA and NIOSH requirements. This mask also uses the general pancake style filters for replacements if all you are worried about is dust. I use mine for both woodworking and grass cutting due to my alergies. I haven’t had any respiratory problems since I have started using it.

-- Raymond, Charlotte, NC -------- Demonstrate the difference!

Oji, from your work experience I think you know the answer. I did 20 years in refining, so I also had to wear a lot of different types of respirators. I have my old MSA half face respirator that I use in the shop with dust cartridges.

If the pricing is the same a combination organic vapor and dust cartridges couldn’t hurt, but I tend to agree with Loren that it’s the dust that’s getting you (if it’s vapors, the organic cartridge should cover you.)

-- John

You might look into this one:

http://www.resp-o-rator.com/

I haven’t tried it.