Joey

Hi, Here is a website I stumbled across---- lumberjocks.com When you get there got search and type in power respirators There is a lot of info there. Joey

Thanks all for getting back to me. The web-site suggested was no help. I will continue looking, if I find out anything I will let you know. Joey

Hi, Does anyone use the subject respirator while woodworking? Anything you would be willing to share would be just great. Thanks, joey

Gary, Thaqnk you, Joey

Gary, Very nicely done!! Would you share wher you found the patterns? Joey

Travis, Thanks for sharing! I found it very informative and worth the time invested. Joey

Hi All, Someone on this topic had sent me a private msg. Some how I deleted it before I answered the questions. Could you please send it again or posted here? Sorry about this mixup. Joey

Very nice job!! Where did you put the push button switches? I noticed that they are not under the windows. Joey

I've been using the 3M Half Facepiece Respirator 7500 Series. I was advised by my doctor to use this type aftre being told that I had a lung disease and they did not know how I got it. When I am in my shop I wear it all the time. Just take your fingers and wipe them down a wall in your shop. Your fingers will pick up the dust and leave streaks on the wall. I never gave this a thought. One other thought, when not wearing your mask and walking around the house see if you do not notice your nose acting funny. That's just from the house hold dust that you've stired up just from walking around. Joey

Hi, A friend of mine and I built one a few years ago when they first came out. My wife wanted it made out of the wood called for in the plan, no plywood. That was another added cost. I purchased both kits ie. flashing lights and the clock and sound. It took about a week to build and finish. Check and reckeck everything before you glue and make sure it lines up the way it should. Look at the way the speaker and battery wiring is placed you might want to make a change there for easier access. It was a great project and we still receive many nice complements on the clock and the workmanship that went into it. Good luck, Joey

Hi, The question you need to answer is how often am I going to use this tool. If the answer is 10 hrs a day 7 days a week you might want to consider a commercial unit. On the other hand if the answer is just once in awhile and you treat it with kid gloves it should last a long time. Joey

Jason, I had considered it at one time. I did not do well selling at the Christmas craft shows so I decided against it. I now have a lot of equipment in my shop just gathering dust. A friend of mine made only spinners (some what like thosed advertised in the Winfield collection catalog). Turned out he was working all his spare time just trying to keep up with the demand. Working on, Christmas eve, he said, enough is enough and that was that. I just do it now for fun and relaxation. Later, Joey

Thanks for your replies I can now read the forum a lot better. Joey

crash, Early on in my scroll sawing days I learned about the foot switch. It was the best idea I had ran across. At the time Sears had two, 1 15 amp & 1 20 amp. I bought the 20 amp and use it on other tools in my shop. If anything goes wrong you just lift your foot and everything stops. Nice to have that peace of mind. Regards, Joey

Ken, No I haven't. I buy my blades from FD Mike and never had a problem. Regards, Joey