Reddit reviews 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6502QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Medium

3M Rugged Comfort Respirator 12$ at amazon. This is my go-to respirator, I have about 5-6 of them, and I believe the lowest ever price on this item.

Here are tips:

1. Buy a good mask, not the disposable ones. Something like this 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6502QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9NxWDbDR259KX with p100 filters.
   
   
2. For entering and exiting, considering making a air gap room out of plastic and make sure it’s sealed with a zip wall or something on both ends. Plaster dust is very fine and it will get everywhere. They make knock off zip wall zippers on amazon.
   
   
3. What are you doing for the floors? If you need to protect them I would use at least one layer of ram board or better.
   
   
4. I assume you are getting a dumpster. Plaster is super heavy and depending on how strict your dumpster company is, they may charge you more if you attempt to fill the dumpster up more than half way with with plaster. If you can swing it, consider getting a bigger size than you think you need. Usually there isn’t a huge price difference between the sizes.
   
   
5. For actually taking down the plaster, here is my method. I use two black plastic cement mixing tubs next to each other pressed up against the bottom of the wall. I use a crow bar to make an entry point in the plaster and then I use the crow bar to put behind the plaster down the wall, riding the lathe. When one of the bins is full, I empty it directly into a contractor trash bag. They fit perfectly in the bags. Plaster is heavy and messy, and putting in these bags makes it easy to move and/or go through a house with them or throw them out a window.
   
   
6. I usually use a fan in the window blowing out. Make sure it sealed around so it’s actually creating suction and not pulling in any outside air.
   
   
7. For cleanup, broom, more bags, and a shovel. When removing the plaster a lot of pieces will fall into the wall behind the lathe. I usually pick that all out with my hands and clean it up with the shovel. Then I use my shop vac with the filter bags in it for secondary cleaning.
   
   
8. Make sure you cut power to the room first, maybe even rooms around and above or below if you can swing it.

I personally use the 3M 6502QL paired with their organic vapor cartridge. I've worn it for almost 8 hours at a time on some jobs and it's been very comfy. Definitely a good idea to wear one of these around the harsher cleaners and to avoid compound dust; some of it can be fairly carcinogenic. Good to see someone thinking about PPE!

Yes! You don't only need one if you "can feel it" -- even if you feel nothing you can be doing long term damage.

I like this one, much more comfortable and makes a real seal against your face compared to the cloth or paper ones:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF7RBS4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

make sure to get p100 or n95 particle filters for it

>Whether it's actually lead or not, you should wear a good mask with an actual filter (not just one of those cheapos).

For those of us in the cheap seats, just watching this conversation and trying to learn what they can, when you say "good mask", are you talking about something like this.

Or a something that covers the entire face, like this.

the problem is, most people uses that kind of facial mask, which is as you said not enough protection but better than nothing.

which is best replaced daily or just after each use.

and yes, the ones I linked originally, the https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Safety/Worker-Health-Safety/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Reusable-Respirators/Cartridges-Filters/?N=5002385+8709322+8711017+8711405+8720539+8720550+8720746+3294857497&rt=r3 stuff should last a lot longer and be reuseable, and is meant for way more adverse environment than the air outside.

and as mentioned P100 would help better, since this is not just common dust but also burned particulates which 99.9 filtering is better.

but, like my coworkers said, they do look ridiculous in an office setting https://www.amazon.com/3M-Personal-Protective-Equipment-51131494904/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=pd_cp_200_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=APCTV9YYHGWA8H78Z0DT&pd_rd_wg=FjJaw&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=PQKC6&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=bf2690e6-e919-11e8-93f7-555294ed87de&pd_rd_i=B00IF7RBS4&psc=1&refRID=APCTV9YYHGWA8H78Z0DT

I use this one. It does a great job, but in my experience it helps if you are clean shaven. Throw some of these on it and you'll be hot to trot. I don't get any extra goggle fog than I do just wearing my goggles on their own.

The little paper ones? They're better than nothing but I wouldn't say enough.

I use [this one]
(https://www.amazon.ca/Rugged-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=3M+Respiratory+Protection&qid=1569385686&sr=8-5)
with the [pink pancake filters.]
(https://www.amazon.ca/3M-2097-Particulate-Filter/dp/B00328IAO0/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=3M+Respiratory+Protection&qid=1569385840&sr=8-8)

What hood do you have that your respirator doesn't fit? I have an ESAB Sentinel which is quite close fitting to the face and it fits just fine.

I like this one from 3m, it is inexpensive but i feel like it does a good job.

I use a very similar one but with a quick release. Might be nice for you if you get short of breath.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF7RBS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494873395&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=6502ql&dpPl=1&dpID=414%2Bl-bPsBL&ref=plSrch

> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF7RBS4

I have this as well, and it works great. The IPA smells stronger than the resins, but dissipates faster with ventilation. The resins are more toxic and linger in the room quite a while.

Dust Containment, Dust Collection, Dust Filtration.

First, go to any big box store (I think even walmart may have it) and get a roll of sheet plastic. Try to get at least 6mil thickness. Attach this to the bottoms of the joists and subfloor. Be sure to go up in between the joists to seal that off too. Staples work really well, especially if you reinforce the edge of the plastic with a piece of duct tape on both sides. Wherever your door is going to be, overlap to pieces by about 12-18" to create a usable door flap.

Second, (if you don't already have one) get some sort of dust collection. A simple shop vac will do, though I highly recommend that you get a large one with a 2 1/2" hose as well as some sort of dust separator or you will be buying vacuum bags and filters like crazy.

Finally, get the Wen 3410 for $125. It has plenty of air movement and at full speed will cycle the air in a 20x20 room something like 7 times per hour I think. It's also quiet. The unit is identical to the Rikon and a couple other units at a much cheaper price.

The first two are the most important, but the last will greatly reduce the amount of dust that stays in the air, and more importantly, your lungs. A good respirator would also be a good investment as well. For less than $20, it's a good investment. I like the 3M 650x Quick Latch Respirator. I use one of these along with the P100 filters. If you have to go cheap on the last one, get a $20 box fan and a 20x20 furnace filter. That works decently too.

edit: I too work in my basement. I did the above and do not have problems with dust anywhere in the house, even right outside of my shop.

Used this one 2 years for everything involving grinding, sanding, painting and absolutely love it https://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=3m+mask&qid=1566030406&s=gateway&sr=8-8

I've used the 3m pancake masks under my viking. You'll have to adjust it so that the hood sits all the way forward, but it will work.

I'd suggest this mask:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF7RBS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526828209&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=3m+rugged+comfort+quick+latch+half+facepiece+reusable+respirator&psc=1

It has a lever on the front that allows you to lower it without having to take off your helmet.

3M 6502QL Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator.

I could never get into using the disposable dust masks, so I was honestly surprised how much I liked this one.

As far as fogging up glasses, I haven't had any issues (granted only wearing safety glasses), but it is designed so the air you exhale goes downward specifically to reduce fogging issues.

And I keep my beard shorter, so I can't speak to how well it works with a larger beard.

I'd recommend something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IF7RBS4/ref=psdcmw_2257619011_t1_B007JZ1N00

Dust from ordinary clay and several other materials contains some free silica that is too fine and heavy to be expelled from the lungs. Over time this can cause fatal silicosis if breathed often enough.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?psc=1


This is what I use. The filters are sold separately.

This is what you want. It is so much better than the typical half mask you’ll get on a job. I’ve been using this for over 2 years and it fits under nearly every hood.

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I think boiled linseed oil would be a good choice. Any finish will wear out over time but with BLO you can simply wipe a fresh coat onto the handle when it wears out. You could also shellac which can also be re-applied when it wares. Shellac won't offer as much protection from sweat though.

I have the 3M 6502 which I like. It's fairly inexpensive and seems to work well. Get some of the pink particulate filters for general woodworking and some vapour filters for finishing.

Look for hardwood dealers in your local area and see what they have. Some places will stock a huge array of exotics and others will stock next to none. If you only need a small amount you could try online hardwood retailers. I've also found eBay to be okay for smallish pieces of exotic or highly figured wood. Go to the Crafts>woodcrafts>wood/materials category and look there. Sometimes you can find good deals.

No problem. Here is an inexpensive shade 11 welding lens on amazon (shade 10 will not be enough):

https://www.amazon.com/Shade-11-Techniweld-Darkening-Welding/dp/B07MGZ5L9P/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?keywords=2x4+auto+darkening+lens+shade+11&qid=1566572711&s=gateway&sprefix=2x4+auto&sr=8-28

And here is the welding helmet that I use to insert the autodarkening lens into:

https://m.cyberweld.com/jahswehe2.html

I’ve tried basically every welding helmet on the market - expensive ones like the miller and Lincoln - and keep coming back to this reliable and versatile setup. The flip front makes it so you can grind without having to remove your helmet and put on a face shield. Beware of digital welding helmets that say they have a “grind mode” - you will forget to turn grind mode off and then when you go to weld, you will arc flash yourself. Every single time. Don’t waste your money because those helmets stop working after about a year and the clear replacement lenses can be around $5 or more EACH. Ripoff

Oh! Buy yourself a 3m respirator half mask and some P100 pink “pancake” filters. You will be able to focus on your welding better, plus your helmet lens won’t fog up with condensation because the mask diverts your exhale breath downwards and out the bottom of the welding helmet:

Respirator: https://www.amazon.ca/Rugged-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RBS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=3m+respirator&qid=1566573219&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Filters: https://www.amazon.ca/3M-2097-Particulate-Filter/dp/B00328IAO0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=p100&qid=1566573291&s=gateway&sr=8-2

You can probably find these items cheaper locally at acklands grainger or somewhere. Don’t bother with a different respirator... this one has a quick release so you can drop the mask down and talk to people without taking off all your gear, which is super annoying!

I found this all out through trial and error and hundreds (maybe thousands) of dollars down the drain.