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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: Peter Drouin on September 09, 2013, 10:36:26 PM

Title: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Peter Drouin on September 09, 2013, 10:36:26 PM
I use the same dust mask that you do. But I have to have 3 0r more going at the same time.
They seem to get wet on the inside of my breath and don't work well . So ill put the thing on the truck dash to dry out and use #2 then #3 then later back to the first one
And in the winter they freeze up  :D :D
Does this happen to you?
not the freeze up part :D :D :D
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: drobertson on September 09, 2013, 10:53:41 PM
A couple of glugs of cascade? maybe that will help?   sorry man, had to,   can't wait to hear this one,   david
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Magicman on September 10, 2013, 06:51:18 AM
I am really baffled because the reason that I wear that particular dust mask with the vent is because it does not get wet from condensation.  I do exhale through my mouth and direct the air flow toward the vent.

Now if it is getting wet from sweat, that may be a different situation.   ???
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Larry on September 10, 2013, 07:33:12 AM
Try a respirator.  I find them much more comfortable and they do a better job.  As a bonus there also cheaper in the long run.
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: MattJ on September 10, 2013, 10:00:15 AM
I use the trend airshield which is nice because it blows the air over your face and is cooler and doesn't fog.  Really nice when running the planer.
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Jim_Rogers on September 10, 2013, 01:50:57 PM
Can any of you guys post some photos of these things?

Thanks

Jim Rogers
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Draco on September 10, 2013, 02:13:32 PM
Here is a link to the Trend Airshield Pro (expensive) - Youtube video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7thRSaiXyE
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: MattJ on September 10, 2013, 03:49:05 PM
So I thought the trend was a bit pricey (just under $300) and didn't buy it at first.  Then in the course of a week I got a nasty sinus infection from dust and a splinter that shot past my safety glasses and got me in the eye.  As I reviewed the $600 in co-pays from the ER visit and follow up my wife asked me to review my logic on the trend being a bit pricey!
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: losttheplot on September 10, 2013, 05:45:53 PM
I use one made by North, it has replaceable filters that can be for dust or organic vapor.


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Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Peter Drouin on September 10, 2013, 07:39:08 PM
This morning it was 45  not that cold and the mask was all wet in an 1/2 hr.
I think al try the respirator kind.
I did call Wood Mizer to see if they have a 70 mill and remote that will work on my 24' exertion. They have a new one that only has one wire from the head to the remote instead of the track with all the wires in it. Then the dust won't be a problem :D :D :D :D
That's why I bought the walk and ride 40 to get the 24'er.
But will see




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no track and one wire the size of a pencil ;D
In the #2 pic you can see the wire on the floor
then goes to a overhead
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Larry on September 10, 2013, 08:33:55 PM
This is my 3M respirator. 

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It has fairly cheap pre-filters to protect the more expensive main filter.  The pre-filter is in my hand. 

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I replace the pre-filters maybe once a month depending on what I do and how much.  The main filter is about two years old and still good.  The mask seals good and no leaks.  My glasses don't fog.  Sometimes sweat at the seal bothers me after a few hours but I can wipe my face dry and continue.

I bought it for spray painting as one is a must for the stuff I spray.  I found I like it when sanding, especially cedar so it gets a lot of shop use.  I also use it for grinding steel on the belt grinder...I'm a wannabe knife maker.  One day just as an experiment I tried it while sawing.  I decided I like it a lot better than the white masks.  I don't always wear it depending on the wind and what I'm cutting.

One of the selling points when I bought the TK-2000 was the remote console to keep me out of the dust.  It helps but there still is a lot of flying dust.  If I had the money, I could go for a LT-70 with their remote console as one can really get away from the dust.  I think you would look quite good in a new ORANGE LT-70 Peter.

Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Magicman on September 10, 2013, 09:02:06 PM
This is the one that I use:  LINK (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YKBV2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000G7SVY4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NKFRVR9H2YA6DAQN5H8)  I wore the same mask all day today with no moisture buildup problem and it was a hot 96°.  It was the same mask that I wore yesterday.

As I said previously, I am baffled as to why Peter is having moisture problems.  The valve lets the moist air out.
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: WoodenHead on September 10, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
I use the very same one as Magicman.  The only time I have trouble with it being too moist is in the winter (i.e. when the temp is below freezing).
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Kingcha on September 10, 2013, 09:09:53 PM
I guess I had better start using a mask of some sort.  So far I have not felt like I have needed one though.

Matt
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 10, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
You guys that wear mask that has moisture build up.....y'all's aint chawing tobaccy are you?  :)
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Magicman on September 10, 2013, 09:17:44 PM
I may look like chewbacca


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But I ain't.   ;D
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 10, 2013, 09:20:01 PM
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

You look like a Possum eating a sugar cube.
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: beenthere on September 10, 2013, 09:27:45 PM
QuoteThe valve lets the moist air out.

They don't let the sweat out that is running down my face behind the mask.
People do sweat differently, some more than others, and some a LOT more than others. ;)
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Magicman on September 10, 2013, 09:45:45 PM
As I said in Reply #2.  ;D

With the dust flying, I can not/will not saw without wearing a dust mask.
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Peter Drouin on September 10, 2013, 09:47:44 PM
The more I think about the respirator kind . If cold out I think It would be wet inside too. I'm going to the tunbrige fair sat and I think Jeremy from NY Wood Mizer will be there. He's a smart guy and I bet he knows how to put the 70 together with a 24' ex
Any one want to buy a use 40 supper. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;D
I wonder if I could redo the 40 with the new remote. Now I'm thinking to much. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;D
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Dave Shepard on September 13, 2013, 06:47:53 PM
Peter, have you considered a wireless remote? That's what I run, and I am not likely to give it up any time soon. Jeremy builds the wireless remotes, or at least he built mine, which was one of the first sold. I can stand anywhere I have to to (Tom) get out of the dust. Pine isn't too bad, but oaks and locust are bad for me.

If you do go with a 70 will you go stationary electric? It's a great excuse to not do portable jobs. :D
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Peter Drouin on September 13, 2013, 09:42:07 PM
Yea the remote is the only way to go and cut 45' other than what I have. I called Wood Mizer to see what they would give me for my 08 LT 40  and get a 70.
so will see :)
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Dave Shepard on October 20, 2013, 08:20:47 PM
Did you order that 70 yet? :D
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: rmack on October 20, 2013, 10:49:03 PM
I've never run mine with the seat, but given the prevailing winds blowing the sawdust that direction I'm glad I have the basic system. Even a pedestal mount would keep you stuck in one location if the wind was changing direction (as it does occasionally for me).

The way it is now, I can get out of the way no matter which way it is blowing and just let the mill proceed along on it's own.  :)
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Piston on October 21, 2013, 05:08:02 AM
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 10, 2013, 09:47:44 PM
Any one want to buy a use 40 supper. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;D
digin_2 digin_2 digin_2 digin_2


As a matter of fact...... ???

I was just on the WM website looking at hydraulic mills.  I've been thinking of upgrading my LT15.  Hmmmm. 
Title: Re: ? to Magic Man
Post by: Peter Drouin on October 21, 2013, 06:25:02 AM
No 70 yet , I'm going to keep the 40 and will see in a year or two. WM keeps coming out with new things all the time. and if I do, it will be the wide head 70 . will see   ;D