Do woodworkers need to wear respirators?
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- What masks are appropriate (and why) for protecting you from woodworking dust.
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Let's imagine you've just used a router for a couple of minutes and there will be particles floating in the air. If you don't have to wear the mask all the time, when is it safe to remove it?
@@fredmercury1314 Fine particles will remain floating in the air at least 30 minutes, perhaps an hour. If you have an air cleaner in your shop, this will speed it up.
Just purchased a stealth. Hopefully it works as well for me as you.
I am a man in my early 70's and have lung scarring from asbestos, as 50 years ago asbestos was in everything especially car brake shoes and clutches and I worked in garages, using air lines to blow out asbestos dust from car parts. You only get one set of lungs so take care of them. Wearing a suitable mask is less painful than wheezing, coughing and being short of breath as you get older.
" You only get one set of lungs so take care of them."
Very true. I was lucky enough to get another pair and although they're lifesaving transplants replace one set of problems with another set.
@@rjlchristie Sorry to hear your original lungs did not last. I take my hat of to you, as I do not think I could take the anti rejection drugs every day.
When I was shopping for workshop respiratory protection, my wife had some concerns about the cost of effective dust collection and protection. My answer to that is that "it's cheaper than a lung transplant." No more cost questions.
@@GraemePayne1967Marine Very true in dollar terms in USA, but my transplant and ongoing monitoring was on the house, courtesy of New Zealand's fantastic public health system. You get what you vote for.
@@rjlchristie So true ... but here the political situation is not favorable for the advanced health care that many other countries have. All I have is my one vote at each election. Born in England and spent some time in Canada, so I do have some idea how it _should_ work.
First off, I used to be the shop safety coordinator at a chemical facility that had all sorts of airborne hazards, and everything you said in your video agrees with my safety training. Well done.
Just two notes about activated charcoal chemical filters: 1) They wear out as they get used, so change the cartridges when you get break-through smells and store them in an air-tight bag when not in use so the charcoal doesn't get used up adsorbing random stuff out of the air. 2) They are not a magic force-field against all chemicals. They are very effective against some things (e.g. xylene, mineral spirits) and almost completely useless against other things (acetone, ethanol). The manufacturer will have a chart of effectiveness for each of their filters. Fortunately, acetone and ethanol are not very toxic. The critical items are those that charcoal works poorly against but are quite toxic. For most woodworkers the most common item on that list is methylene chloride and its cousins that are common ingredients in solvent-based paint strippers. Bottom line: strip paint with gobs of ventilation, preferably outdoors.
Lastly, to answer the title question: yes, a dust booger can kill you if dipped in liquid nitrogen and fired out of a rail gun. Please exercize extreme caution around frozen boogers and rail-guns.
Correct - activated carbon absorbs VAPORs. Yes, an Organic Vapor Cartridge, color coded BLACK per NIOSH, will absorb solvents (VOCs)... but it will equally absorb WATER vapor, aka HUMIDITY. And that can happen on the retail shelf or distributor warehouse, or in your shop unopened. Once you open your spray paint (aka OV cartridges they should be stored in an airtight container, off the mask, or put the hold mask in a zip-lock bag or Tupperware container, large enough to not distort the shape of the respirator facepiece. Once water vapor is absorbed onto the charcoal, solvent vapor cannot displace it. Think of a sponge that is used to absorb an orange juice spill, and not wrung out. Then you spill a Coke.... Saturated is saturated. OV cartridges cannot be wrung out, so if they're loaded with water-vapor (humidity) they can't absorb the solvent you're hoping they remove. When you smell or taste odor through your cartridges, check your faceseal, check your inhalation exhalation valves, make sure you're clean shaven (so the respirator can provide a proper seal) and then change your cartridges. High vapor pressure solvents will saturate charcoal cartridges faster than low vapor pressure solvents. The same brand of cartridge may last for days or weeks with one set of solvents, but only an hour or 5 with others. High vapor pressure solvents migrate through the charcoal even when the respirator is not in use, spreading until there is no surface area left to adsorb further exposure during use. @Stumpy Nubs
Is there a way other than break through odors to know when a carbon filter has worn out? My sense of smell is not what it used to be.
@@fins9584 Filters will usually have a service life on the packaging. Some charcoal filters are only good for x hours after the package is opened. Read the packaging, or if all else fails contact the manufacturer.
@@billpearson7802 When I was in boat building school, we were told to store our respirators in a sealed plastic bag, so good on you for bringing this up.
@@dafirnz When I was useing an airless sprayer to prep concrete for acrylic surfaces I allways used a fresh cartridge if it was more than a day between jobs,a fresh cartridge didn`t seem expensive.
I ordered a respirator mask in March 2020 after watching your video. I have enjoyed using it since it arrived in February 2021.
I use a paint respirator n95 niosh organic vapor cartridge when painting or staining. I have a 2nd set of cartridges I removed the charcoal from and use the N95 filters for sanding and sawing ( easier to breathe thru). Very good face seal and çomfortable to wear when painting, staining, sawing or sanding.
Yes, wood dust will damage your lungs full stop. A couple years ago I was making a project with Luan plywood in my windowless unventilated basement shop. I used a router to trim the edges and did not wear any kind of dust mask and spent the next 2 weeks coughing up blood like some depression era tuberculosis patient. I now wear a 3M face mask anytime I'm using power tools even when outside. I never want to have that experience repeated ever. Work smart, work safe!
Good point about the species of wood. The exotic oily woods will wreak havoc on your lungs. To anyone who has ever had the 'pleasure' of a splinter off a piece of wenge, well, imagine it in your lungs. 😬
During the 80s and 90s I was the Production and design Mgr for a one of the largest sauna factories in the US. Most of the sauna were made from cedar and redwood., which is impervious to rot and moisture. When I retired we were cutting 52,000 board feet a month. When I was interviewed I made one of my conditions for taking the job that they install a dust collection system for the entire shop area. They agreed and we had a dual cyclone system installed. Until it was finished we supplied all workers with 3m replaceable filter masks that could stop everything down to 5 microns. Not surprisingly the production of the factory almost doubled after the installation was completed. The morale picked up as the workers realized the management cared about them, they also had more energy!
If you have any facial hair, the options are really limited when it comes to dust and chemicals. If you don't get a hard seal against your skin, the air will come in all around the edges (like you said on the surgical masks). So those of us with a beard either need to lose the hair, or wear a full face shield. Back in 2020, I wanted to get a positive pressure shield/helmet (boy are those expensive) and they were all immediately sold out. Still a bit crazy.
Semi-related: viewers should also know that any mask with a valve is great for THIS use, not for wearing to the supermarket. The valves negate the use there.
if you wear glasses, not having to deal with them fogging is pretty neat
Mid 2019 I was in the market for a positive pressure helmet with belt/waist mounted rechargable pressure & filter system. There were some nice Italian units for ~$500. They now cost over $2000.
I have been looking at the Trend Pro Air because I wear a beard or goatie. It positive pressure mask but only goes down to 6 microns. Does anyone use something for beard and what is it if you would share.
@@RidgidRon I use a razor for my beard
@@croe5357 lol
Thanks from Finland, for your channel in general. Learned a lot. I like the absence of bullshit.
Good job! I've been representing 3M's Personal Safety Division since 1983. I've trained tens of thousands of respirator users over four decades. Given your expertise is focused on wood, I must say your knowledge about respiratory protection and ability to share the subject matter so eloquently is fantastic. I could never do as well talking about 'your expertise' (wood working). Great job Stumpy Nubs.... really great job!
Given your position with 3M, Bill, what would you recommend as an inexpensive option for those of us with beards?
Yes, please, Bill. Bearded woodworkers need a recommendation. Also, what about stubble? Will it prevent a good seal against the face? I shave with a beard trimmer. I’m unable to shave with a razor due to PFB (PseudoFolliculitis Barbae).
Another great video! Thanks. I am 62, have been carpenter for 50 years this coming summer. Began in middle school working for my dad during summer. Began building furniture when I was late 20s. I began wearing lung protection 15+ years ago, but have still developed asthma. We did not know these things years ago. Now there is no excuse for not being diligent with our health.
Sometimes it's the extended exposure to dust and sometimes it's long-term exposure to solvents in the coatings (especially if they are 2-catalyzed). The latter may not be used frequently in woodworking, but the isocyanate is the bad actor; odorless at levels that are considered harmful, and one can become sensitized. Once sensitized it can end a career that involved use/exposure. It's unfortunately not terribly uncommon in body-shops where most coating incorporate a catalyst. Hardwoods are worse than soft; many can be carcinogenic.
@@billpearson7802 Man, are you right about isocyanates! I used a 2K spray finish doing some bodywork on a car. It was a relatively small job AND it was outdoors. Not only that, but I wore a solvent respirator. The respirator was old and probably not designed for isocynates. I ended up on nebulized steroids for the next three weeks. I will NEVER do that again.
@@incognitotorpedo42 And it varies by person, just like some people are born allergic to cats or dogs, or become allergic (sensitized) over time, folks that work in body shops spraying cars can work at it for years without any issues, then one day, not so much. From that point forward they're probably going to be sensitive to adjacent exposures.
Yep, I remember the only filter I would breath through was the one on a cigarette.
@@carlmccoy662 That's spot on... the 3M 8710, now 8210/8210+ were first approved in 1977 to help eliminate Black Lung in coal miners. Before then the only thing coal miners could rely on were rubber, mostly single filter (quarter masks), which were terribly uncomfortable and rarely cleaned. When it comes to respiratory protection, hygiene is a big part of a solid program. It can be more expensive to provide a factory floor worker a new N95 each morning (vs a dual cartridge), but comfort and hygiene often reduce user/wearer compliance. When a respirator is not used, it doesn't protect. Factories that provide elastomeric dual cartridge facepieces must also regularly clean and properly store respirator, so in the end what may pencil out as being less expensive on the product acquisition side turns out to be more expensive and less effective in the end. Back to the cigarette filter - you're spot on.... and they used to be the predominant filter used by the majority of US Welders when I first started selling respirators to major production facilities in the early 80s. Welders didn't live very long because of the metal-fume and cigarettes. And they were the most resistant to change back in those days, as welders were 'tough'; tons of peer pressure to NOT wimp out and wear a respirator. Real mean didn't do that... and those real mean lived short lives.
I am very new to woodworking, just completing my first bookcase for my daughter and expanding my tool collection by one miter saw in doing so. while there are many things I need to acquire if I continue this path, your confidence and explanation brought by your experience as a woodworker and teacher has me putting one of those stealth masks and a pair of goggles in the cart and purchased it just minutes ago to better protect myself over the coming years.
my lungs thank you in advance and so do I and my family as well.
I've been using the Trend mask for about a year now... and love it. Not only does it protect against dust particles, you can say "You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it!" when you put it on. Doesn't get much better than that, really.
lmao... I reckon ANYONE who watched that movie and bought this mask does just this when they put it on for the first time... Guilty too lol
Such a beautiful voice.....
Wish Amazon Canada carried it. To order it up here, the shipping is 30% of the cost of the mask. Sad face 😢
Just saw an ad for ForgedAir. A dust mask that's easier to breath through and be heard through, and has a detachable eye shield.
I got a particle detector that measures particle counts in the
Oh yeah, just about any air quality sensor is pretty much a guaranteed behavior-changer. Sincerely, I now own two particulate sensors and a CO2 sensor in addition to the tVOC/eCO2 I started with....
Anything you guys would suggest? Any reference?
@@WoodfulProjects I buy sensors and dev board from Adafruit, since I'm into electronics diy
@@rpavlik1 had a look to it but I’m not able to find anything finished. It’s mainly components that let you build your own things. Given my knowledge in electronics is near to 0, I think it’s not for me 😅. Anything else you’d recommend? Basically I need a trusty air quality sensor for my workshop.
@@WoodfulProjects yeah it's all diy parts. Sorry, no idea about premade stuff.
Excellent video, James! Great information! Thank you for your work!
That is fantastic!! Thank you so much for explaining the differences!
Thanks for sharing James.
There are so so many sources of information out there, however only a few are accurate and trustworthy. You are definitely the one I go to first. Bottom line… THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!
I’m also impressed with many of the quality comments posted by your viewers. It’s very nice having a great community to go to for advice. So… Thank you to all those who contribute.
Thank you Stumpy. Lots of facts and meaningful discussion.
I use the Trend stealth mask you had recommended. Love it
Simple and straight forward video. Nice.
The most woodworking I've ever done is building half of a dog house when I was a kid, yet I keep watching these. You're a pretty great teacher, James.
So sad that you owned only half a dog.
Just got into woodworking and your videos have been great! I am a Respiratory Therapist so lung protection is key for me. But I have to say, this is one of the best explained videos on mask usage I’ve seen in my 17 year career.
Thanks James, appreciate your affinity to a safe workshop.
We just brought on a very promising young apprentice. Currently doing a million + remodel 😲…..amazing job! My first instinct was to send him a link to you so he can learn from in my opinion, THE BEST! Thank you, Stumpy for all you do! There is stiff competition out there, but you remain my favorite!
Thanks, Jim. Very useful information.
I have that black and red Trend mask. Love it.
Excellent info as always! Thanks for posting!
This and noise is why I LOVE hand tools!
Great discussion James, thanks for sharing it.
This channel is really soothing for me. Thank you, Mr Nubs!
very informative as always. Loving the safety videos lately. in fact, looked back on some of the dumb things ive done in the past(from not knowing any better) and will be changing a couple of habits. Thanks
I just ordered the Stealth mask and 3 sets of replacement filters. Thanks for the information! I only just discovered your channel the other day when the algorithm pushed it at me. I have subscribed, and I can see I'm going to enjoy going back through your archive! You're the real deal!
Brilliant video and very well presented. Cheers, mate.
Bought the Trend. Thanks. Love it.
Good info, well presented and concise.
Probably the most relevant health advice many have recieved in a couple of years.
James, that video was very well done. It appeared to be full of good information that was well researched and well delivered. Good job! Thanks for making it.
I bought the trend after your last vid, it's amazing.. I have a beatf and although I don't get a perfect fit, I still have the positive suction, it's wild. Great gear
Thanks for the great video! I’ve struggled to find a decent mask for woodworking and construction and will definitely try the Trend now.
You know, James, whenever I need something related to woodworking I ALWAYS check you out. You are a reliable source of information, both because of the information but mostly because you always include the “why”. You don’t prescribe, but you advise. Thank you for making my woodworking experience better and safer!
I was a total newbie at woodworking and watch your videos all the time. When I went to woodcraft the guy there said you wear the trend so I immediately bought it and have enjoyed it since.
Excellent explanation! Thank you for all the information!!
Thank you for all of the excellent videos and well researched information. Great title! Bottom line is: if you get dust boogers while woodworking then you are significantly increasing your risk of future lung disease; if you don’t get dust boogers because you have dust collector and shop vac, etc you could still be at high risk because those dust management systems are unlikely to capture the small dangerous particles. A simple niosh respirator like you recommend is your best (least expensive, least annoying, and most effective) insurance. Thanks again. Great channel.
A lot of very useful information here as always, love how you go straight into the why and make it clear through simple and common observations why what youre saying makes sense
I stumbled across the stealth months ago and it looked like a quality respirator and had good reviews but I didnt buy it because I already have one of those bulky half masks. Now that you mention it I realize I basically never wear that thing unless I really have to, so I went ahead and bought that slimmer one you mentioned here. Theyre cheap enough to definitely be worth having the option to grab something more convenient than the big mask and more effective than the thin ones
Very good information. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the reminder, James. Just ordered the Stealth since it's only $20 right now. I've used the 3M/P100 quick release version for several years but it's not something I can wear for an extended time. (love the quick release tho). Hopefully the Trend will encourage more use.
Thanks for giving so much info on what each mask can do and how some can fail because of fit issues. I'm sure there are a lot of times that the mask I was using did not do what I thought it would.
I bought a Stealth mask about 6 months ago and it is great!!!
Very well explained. Thank you! Will look into the Trend Stealth masks
Thank you for the most helpful and well presented video.
Thanks! once more for this topic. I find myself also too often working without mask. Now I ordered one of theses stealth masks, and I'm looking forward to use it while sanding.
Thank you for this safety vid.
I've been wearing the Stealth since this summer by my glasses definitely fog up. Worth it for the protection though. Thanks for the reminder and update.
I have been using the Stealth for a couple of years and find that it seals very well and is comfortable compared to the larger respirators. Thanks for another well thought out video.
Nicely Done!
I bought one of those black Trend masks when you put out that video. I've worn it so much I sometimes forget that I have it on from time to time. Really like that thing. Thanks
I picked up aTrend Stealth after seeing it in another of your vids a few months back. I LOVE IT wish I found it sooner! SOO much more comfortable than the 3m cartridge mask I had and it does NOT fog my glasses! TY!
Thank you for the mask recommendations! Received mine a couple days ago and had an opportunity to use them in my small shop. Very comfortable! Much appreciated.
personally a huge fan of that 3m mask, i wear them at work and the quick release catch on the front is fantastic, i work in the construction industry so smashing walls apart and all the dust stays out PLUS due to being in the uk, a quick flip of the catch once i step out the room and i can enjoy my tea ;)
Excellently put together video
Thank you for the most enlightening video on face masks I have every seen. I now understand where the dust hazards are in my work shop and how to deal with them. Your presentation was excellent and informative. Keep up the great work. I am ordering a Trend respirator today.
Once again, sage advice from a knowledgeable source. Clear and concise education. Trend mask time!
Absolutely required! Even common cedar is among the most toxic wood available.....especially when sanding.
best woodworking channel on youtube.
A damn extensive video. Thank you!
great video. really good info, thank you.
Really good video, thanks a ton!
Your information on masks is a breath of fresh air.
Thank you very much for the information supplied! My major thing was the high prices of masks and protection gear overall. The Stealth is very affordable and I will order one shortly. Can't wait to use it! Have a nice weekend sir!
Thank you for all this information. It’s good to get correct details so that we can make an educated decision. It’s our health and we need to take action to protect ourselves.
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EXCELLENT presentation (I have viewed the original video) I've been using the Stealth for a couple of years now. Thank-you.
just excellent video, perfect explanation
Great info; THANKS!
James, thanks for taking the time to share this information. Just when I started thinking N95 masks would work well in the shop! I'll be looking for a Trend Stealth mask now.
Really liked your explanation of the masks, it was easy to understand, good information.
I got the Trend mask after watching your video in '19. I wear it almost everyday. Thank you.
This was a great video! Thanks for covering this topic. I just ordered the stealth mask from Amazon.
You surely deserve the title "Woodworking Doctor"...
Thanks for the info!
Man I'm in the middle of a lung infection caused by the inhalation of sawdust at work, we had sanders and saws going all day, and then blew off the worksite with a blower at the end of the day. If I knew had bad that dust could be for my lungs, I would've had my painting respirator on first thing in the morning.
Stay safe everyone, no matter how much and what you get paid to do, you can't do jack with that cash if you bite the bullet.
Thanks James
Finally!! Thank you for talking about the difference between a dust mask and a charcoal filter. I have scarring on my lunges from formaldehyde and every time i see a CZcams on finishes and masks I ask them to talk about the need for a charcoal filter for the volatiles but every time I get a defensive answer , my mask is a p2 (n95) or a p3 (I'm in Australia and our clarifications are different ) this is the first video I've seen that has pointed out the difference. Hopefully people will take on board save their lunges. Cheers mate
Thanks for explaining that info on N95 masks. As a rep for a coatings company I had to wear a respirator when spraying and every year we have to do a fit test to comply with regulations.
I caught this video a couple weeks ago and, as you suggested, just watched your 2019 mask video. I had wondered about the smaller "rubber" mask you show. For me, well worth checking out the brand you suggested. Thanks for your unbiased reviews.
Thanks Stubby!
I was looking for a good mask to wear in my shop (I used to be really bad and never wore one). I ended up buying the Stealth mask based on one of your other videos (and a bit of research and reviews of other's experiences). I love the mask. I wear glasses and I don't have to worry about them fogging up. It is lightweight and low profile, so I don't have something big and bulky on my face getting into my field of vision while I set up and cut my workpieces. I have to say thank you for that recommendation.
Thanks for all the Great info!!!! 👍😎
Very nicely explained
Thanks again for your reserch and expertise. I'm a better safer woodworker because of your channel!
I'm a Woodworker not a doctor Jim! Love it! You are awesome sir!
Switched to the Stealth mask about 6 months ago. Absolutely true it's light and it's effective. Should probably hand one on each of my dusty tools.
I use the Trend stealth mask. I like the fit, and I can wear for long periods of time, in fact most of the time after I put it on I sometimes keep wearing it to do other cutting tasks around the shop. Even if it's not a time consuming job. It's also good for running my scroll saw. Stay safe!
Just received a Powercap Active through the post. Game changer for woodwork.
Awesome. Thanks James. Great birthday
Thanks! Great info. I bought a Trend mask.
I purchased the Stealth mask from Stealth directly, just looks like a green version of the Trend. I really enjoy it and I find that I sometimes forget it is on during long sanding sessions. Working in a 10x12’ shed I have already turned a set of filters dark brown from Wenge dust. I cannot imagine what that dust could do in my lungs. I highly recommend the Stealth/Trend mask.
Thannnnnkkk you! It kills me when I see videos with people applying finish and wearing some sort of mask without a charcoal filter.
I really screwed up my lungs while doing a kitchen remodeling by sanding drywall mud without using a mask. Five years later I still have diminished lung capacity. This video has a very good explanation of the types of masks we should be using when doing anything where exposure to fine particles can happen.
As always amazing video 😁
Thanks, James, for another clear review of a vitally important safety topic! As an occupational physician, I have battled for years with humans’ tendency to choose the “easy”way out and not protect their lungs. Agree with all your points, although I could not have explained them so succinctly.
Generally, people don’t realize that users need to be fitted for an N95 mask (a challenge test measure by a tech when wearing the respirator) to ensure that model actually seals on your face, or the “95%” part is out the window.
Following your previous advice, I use the Trend Stealth in my shop: love its small form factor, light wt, and easy breathing; couple of my woodworking buddies have switched to it after trying mine (after cleaning for any airborne viruses, of course!). Kudos on the great teaching; you’re my go to for serious shop info!
Graet info as always. Just bought the trend mask you recommended. I had a good mask but like you said, my glasses fogged so air was leaking. Thanks for your videos