I'm not losing the beard so I'll have to come up with solid fume/particle extraction setup if I move forward at some point.

Quote from: Monsterlover on March 15, 2026, 12:10:21 PMIs working with the raw material a problem?  I know once it's cured with resin and you're cutting it that's bad to breathe

It's the c/f, not the resin. If you create airborne pieces, even cutting with scissors, it's very hazardous. Cutting cured pieces with power tools obviously creates more dust.

Just wear a respirator...I recommend this one...

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v000152048/#:~:text=The%20respirator%20is%20comfortable%2C%20lightweight%2C%20and%20has,5000%20Series%20*%203M%20Dual%20Airline%20Systems ...

Your goatee is a no-no. You can't get a good seal.

Mary will confirm.

Quote from: LMT on March 15, 2026, 11:51:28 AMHe will be a hooded PAPR.

Is working with the raw material a problem?  I know once it's cured with resin and you're cutting it that's bad to breathe

He will be a hooded PAPR.

Quote from: ducpainter on March 15, 2026, 10:57:37 AMI scared.

Please tell me you're wearing a respirator.

I have some experience...more with repair than fabrication.

Nothing fancy, but stuff didn't break.

Quote from: ducpainter on March 15, 2026, 10:57:37 AMI scared.

Please tell me you're wearing a respirator.

No hands on yet. Youtube University

Quote from: Monsterlover on March 15, 2026, 10:41:17 AMAfternoon.

I've been leaning about how to make things from carbon fiber. I have ....ideas

I scared.

Please tell me you're wearing a respirator.

Afternoon.

I've been leaning about how to make things from carbon fiber. I have ....ideas

afternoon

Good afternoon