And here was my reply: I wear my respirator just about any time I make dust in the shop. I never wear a paper dust mask simply because the respirator is more comfortable, the filters last longer, and it’s much more effective at keeping the dust out. Some may consider it overkill, but there’s nothing wrong with a little overkill when it comes to protecting your lungs. One quick bit of advice: I definitely wouldn’t use woodworkers on TV (or the internet) as a model for your personal safety habits. I recommend doing your research and deciding for yourself how much protection is necessary. I tend to be a bit of a hypochondriac and I think my safety habits reflect that.

Can you recommend a respirator for comfort? I worry they might be uncomfortable or cause safety glasses (or regular glasses) to fog up. I always wear hearing and eye protection, but I’ve not started with the lung protection and would like to find an effective, but most importantly, comfortable, solution. Thanks for any advice.

I have had all the issues stated above, and in the end did get a 3M mask, which works very well, even with glasses. However I do feel claustrophobic in it after a bit of a struggle, and take it off in between . This then leads me to get sore throats, lung infextions and dust in the eyes, even for some pretty minor woodwork by most peoples standards. Dont mess about with this , it really is quite serious , use the 3M for general woodworking, but dont forget that the dust lingers like covid in the atmosphere.

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If I am only using hand tools, would you still recommend I wear a respirator? If so, would you mind sharing some of your rationale?

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5. Do you smoke or have any known (or unknown) cardio/pulmonary problems? OSHA requires a respirator physical. It might not be a bad idea if you’re older, have health issues or plan to wear the respirator for long periods of time. You can consider an airsupplied respirator (my favorite) especially if your shop environment is hot or really dusty.

Marc – Having seen all of your podcasts and listening to WoodTalkOnline, I can honestly say your commitment to safety is great, and well ahead of most woodworkers on TV or in the media. You can be seen wearing the respirator in many of your podcasts, in addition to other safety steps. (Can’t say as I’ve ever see you “remove guard for clarity” like many other media types.) I also admire that the times you explain why you are or aren’t doing a certain thing with regards to safety (like why wearing a respirator may be overkill but is good, or why your wore gloves the one time to use the jointer).

2. Get a respirator with replacable filters, get replacement filters, replace them as the manufacturer recommends and store all in an airtight bag when not in use.

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Well, you will probably wind up changing them before you REALLY need to, but why not err on the side of caution. I’d say every six months is a good pattern to get into for light woodworking.

I think most typical adult men would be a large or possibly medium. I wear a large. The only way to know is to try it on and test how well it works and how it feels. I added links to the filters in the article.

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Hi Marc! Could you recommend simple dust mask but still work effectively? My husband wants something simpler than 3M 6500. Thanks!

How do I decide weather I need S- M or Lg looks like it doesn’t come with filters which ones do you use? Thanks Marc Spagnuolo

Working in my crawl space is a hateful job and I must where a good light-weight two-strap dust mask and enclosed goggles. The goggles instantly fog up from my breath coming from the dust mask. This makes me blind and I am forced to work with fiberglass dust and ordinary dirt falling in my eyes.

Simpler = less effective. So there are other simpler solutions out there that will filter out some dust, but they’re not going to work as well. He might be a good candidate for something like the RZ Mask https://rzmask.com/

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4. If you buy from a company with a service rep, you can actually get a respirator that fits your really well. The rep can show you how to use and maintain it and might even be able to give you a respirator physical. Good respirators come in different shapes just like our faces, and the right shapes fits best, no leaks. Respirators work best on a clean shaven face. (Sorry Marc)

A few things I learned about respirators in my 14 year tour as the safety guy when I worked in construction and manufacturing.

PS. I am actually here because I somehow found a way to lose my respirator, and I needed to check which one I (you) use again, because I forgot the model number.

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I have a similar 3M respirator (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Low-M.....respirator), and have trouble keeping debris out of my eyes while wearing it – I haven’t found any glasses/goggles that fit over it and still seal properly. Any suggestions?

3. Use the right filter for the job. A good filter for dust is not going to do anything but make you feel good in the finishing room or under the welding hood.

I have a full face plate 3M respirator but I find it too constricting for everyday use. I’d rather have a half-face mask, I wonder if it’s possible to turn this one into a half-face model. Probably not. I currently have no dust collection and I need to remedy this, especially for my table saw.

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Can you recommend a set of filters that would work on this mask not only for dust, but also for when I use finishing materials like oil/varnish, poly, etc?

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I know this is an old comment but, I’ve always had the same problem being a construction worker, with debris getting into my eyes no matter what I wore. And now I’m dabbling in woodworking at it’s become a big problem. I found a solution that works for me. I use motorcycle goggles , the ones that have a strap that goes around your head. They are shatter proof just like safety goggles. I use the ones with soft foam edges not the hard foam. I use clear ones in the shop and dark ones outside. My eyes have never felt better. Hope this helps.

So I am now looking for a full face with visor, but not of the ‘gas mask’ variety. I did have a trend helmet, which was noisy and top heavy and kept falling forward and I could not get ear defenders on ;there must be something better than that around.

Hey Gordon. Not sure exactly what the pros wear, but I will recommend my favorite respirator: http://astore.amazon.com/thewo.....B0006ORFGW

Having said that, I also enjoy smelling the wood, singing along to the shop music sometimes, and not having to wear a mask if I don’t need to.

I have watched many videos and have learned a lot. Not only do you have a lot of good info, you are entertaining as well.

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Sounds good. I realize there is no cut and dry rule, but I do appreciate the rule of thumb. I agree, I rather replace them more often, since the cartridges are much cheaper than my health. Again, thanks.

The respirator I use is the 3M 6500 with the quick-release mechanism. The size that fits my face is a Large. The filters I use are the P100 Particulate w/ Organic Vapor Relief (good for light fumes). For heavy fumes and spray finishing, I use these Organic Cartridges.

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I am a weekend woodworker. I am setting up my shop and saw the great respirator you recommended. My only question is how often do you change the filter/cartridges if you use them on weekends and sometimes after work a couple of hours? I never really understood when to replace them. Any light you could shed on them would be greatly appreciated.

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It’s a problem I have too. The lenses always sit just a bit off my face thanks to the rubber on the nose portion of the mask. So I don’t really have a great solution for you unfortunately.

Full face forced air respirators are a great solution to this problem. I used one for years as a service tech for ServPro. You just have to route the power cord through your shirt so it doesn’t become a hazard. It takes some getting used to as its slightly heavier than the half mask.

1. You really wear a large? A medium fits my face pretty well, we appear about the same size. Must be that big head, but I didn’t think you were so conceited!

Did Fine Woodworking require you to wear the respirator? I wear one as needed but not for every operation. I don’t recall seeing you wear it in previous episodes. Norm doesn’t regularly wear one. Just curious.

I can’t really advise one way or the other. It just depends on how much airborne dust you create and what your personal tolerance is. Hand tools create less dust than power tools, certainly, but they do still produce dust. But I have no way of quantifying the dust level without taking measurements while you work. I would guess that most hand tool woodworkers do not wear respirators unless they are sanding.

I’m a new woodworker that prioritizes safety, and sometimes a hypochondriac myself, and so I appreciate your emphasis and awareness around health issues.