Quote from: ducpainter on March 15, 2026, 03:15:22 PMIt's been years since I've seen 4 members online at the same time.

Just because I lurk doesn't mean I don't care 😘

Manic weather here in Denver.

70ish and sunny yesterday.  Cold front came in last night.

Got about an inch of snow overnight and it is currently 29* and overcast with occasional flurries.

Tomorrow is forecasted to be more appropriate for the season at 54*.

But...the forecast for next Friday and Saturday is a high of 87*.  In make the beast with two backsing March.      

It's been years since I've seen 4 members online at the same time.

Quote from: Monsterlover on March 15, 2026, 02:44:22 PMA sandblast cabinet would not be nearly big enough.

Honestly I would need a paint booth.

Paint booths aren't perfect...just sayin'.

A lot depends on the weight of the particulates.

Quote from: LMT on March 15, 2026, 02:15:07 PMEither a hood or a PAPR - https://www.uline.com/BL_4311/3M-Versaflo-PAPR-TR-300N

Or a sand blast cabinet modified with a hepa vac  https://www.harborfreight.com/30-lb-capacity-benchtop-abrasive-blast-cabinet-59477.html

A sandblast cabinet would not be nearly big enough.

Honestly I would need a paint booth.

Either a hood or a PAPR - https://www.uline.com/BL_4311/3M-Versaflo-PAPR-TR-300N

Or a sand blast cabinet modified with a hepa vac  https://www.harborfreight.com/30-lb-capacity-benchtop-abrasive-blast-cabinet-59477.html

Quote from: Monsterlover on March 15, 2026, 12:53:29 PMI'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, 12:53:29 PMI'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.

You'll need to work in an industrial hood.

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