i am sanding wood. is this the right type of mask?
1727275
It really only covers a small area of your face. I'd suggest a more heavy duty mask instead of this one which is designed to protect the user from microbes rather than dust particles. I'd also suggest you get a good pair of hardware heavy duty eye goggles if you are working with fine dust.
1727276
I use these for cleaning up dust, wood is a finer particulate. Might need a 3M 7500 half face piece respirator with a HEPA filter for sanding wood especially if you're sanding for long periods of time.
1727277
It might help for dust,,but there are better masks for construction type work that you can get at a hardware store.
1727278
I use mine for mowing the yard (3 acres of dust). It works well for me. I also think they are put together better than most mask and a good value.
917623
this takes 8 hole sanding disk and if you are using it for woodworking you can get great sandpaper from here http://www.industrialabrasives.com/blocks-and-pads-psa-hook-adaptors-c-80_250.html
948156
It will depend on what type of wood you are sanding. I have had no problem so far, as I also use a fine grain sheet of paper and finish by hand
1734810
You shouldn't have a problem. You can use a template to mask off the area you don't want to use
1094740
Yes, that's the primary reason I bought this saw is to cut abalone inlays...Please make sure you use mask because sea shell dust is toxic, safety first....
1682714
As long as your saw uses 10 inch blades, yes. Of course you'll be limited to dry use which does make lots of dust...get a mask.
2158079
As long as you use spray shields and cardboard along with normal masking you will be fine. Keep pressure low and use correct tip.
1972210
if you are looking for a sander to sand a large flat area then this is a good sander for you. I used it for sanding 1x8x8 boards and it worked great. Also I used it with a dust extractor and punched holes in my sand paper with a standard hole punch. Doing this removes the dust so that you are not sanding the dust, only the surface. This make the job go much faster. But since you are looking at sanding a ceiling I think maybe something on a pole so that you can sand from the ground??? Unless you feel like sanding upside down for extended peroids of time.
1860381
I have a small face and this mask fits me very good, I use it for wood working, spraying chemicals and mowing due to dust and allergies. I also have a gas mask too but prefer this open face mask. be sure to by the filters as they are separate purchases
911949
i would be very careful with the sander. it can eat your hand. for safety i would not put shop vac on it.. imo
151534
It will not seal properly. It's itchy with just a bit of face fur. I've seen guys sanding with these on and take it off awhile later looking like they stuck their nose in the dust. They all had beards or something obstructing the seal allowing air in. I wore this or the half mask for 10 months where I used to work.
1977769
The rigid oscillating edge belt/ spindle sander is worth checking too I have one and it really is worth every cent on wood I've never used it on metal. Which ever one you choose it's important to get the right sand paper
1567238
yes, this sander is good for any project, just select the proper coarseness paper like a 60 and set it to removal mode, then keep it moving because it is very effective.
370335
For the money, the Makita is a great little sander, I own several of them and use them daily in my cabinet shop. The dust collection is fairly good, but if you're dealing with lead paint wear a quality dust mask for sure. I've hooked up a vacuum cleaner to the sander's exhaust, maybe a little cumbersome overhead, but it worked very well. -Bill Allen Nederland CO
179429
yes but only if you have a strong enough compressor I wood go with a electric sander.
185045
I've used my current set for 30-40 hrs working with wood. still can't smell wood with the mask on. It may depend on what you are breathing in. the activated carbon may saturate quicker with harsh chemicals
1095042
It's a drum sander... If you have thick white hard calluses, it's gonna take a while. I'm buying the coarse drums to cut time, but I intend to use it more often which should make the sessions shorter.