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Cutting MDF and using a DUST mask?
Bones:
I got so many colds while building my cab. I put it down to using a paper mask for most of the construction.
Buying the type Drew is talking about would be just about the smartest thing you could do right now.
danny_galaga:
--- Quote from: Bones on February 06, 2006, 05:24:37 am ---I got so many colds while building my cab. I put it down to using a paper mask for most of the construction.
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no, it's cos you're frail and weak ;)
i used paper masks too. unfortunately i didnt know how to use the router properly when doing the t-mold slots so its was burning the mdf. thats a fierce stench. i probably shaved ten years off my life doing that :(
yeah, and dont forget ear muffs/plugs. muffs are easier to whip on and off...
lovespicyfood:
WOW, thanks for all the replies!!!!
This MDF is serious stuff and I'm so glad to learn from your experiences. I'm surprised Project Arcade doesn't go into more detail about the hazards while working with MDF...
I'll probably make my sawboards today. I bought a 1/2" 4X8 piece of MDF for this so I'll be buying that mask at Harbor Freight before I start. Thanks again for all your advice!
This is really addicting stuff, I was dreaming about cutting MDF last night... :D
DrewKaree:
--- Quote from: lovespicyfood on February 06, 2006, 10:56:11 am ---
This is really addicting stuff, I was dreaming about cutting MDF last night... :D
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Bones, our plan is coming along nicely! MUAHHHAAAHAHHHAHHAHHAHAHAAA!
jcrouse:
--- Quote from: lovespicyfood on February 05, 2006, 11:39:29 am ---I'm in California, perhpas they have stricter guidelines?
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Now there's a good one.
John