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Posted by dnoyeB on June 23, 2008, 10:06 pm
On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:05:58 -0700, RicodJour wrote:
>> Just how unsafe is hardiboard to cut & nail? Reason I'm asking is
>> because I just bought a new canister set for my AOS face mask and the
>> instructions say it protects against organic vapors but not silica
>> dust. Now I always thought a vapor was much finer than a dust, but I
>> guess not. I'm planning on replacing a bunch of masonite with
>> hardiboard panels but now I'm not sure what type breathing protection I
>> need when cutting the stuff.
>
> The typical semi-cheapie particulate dust masks such as a N95, or a N100
> if you're, ahem, particular, is all that you need. I like the ones with
> the little plastic exhalation valves as they keep the mask from getting
> sopping wet and uncomfortable. You'll be cutting outside of course, so
> just wear the mask and stay upwind. No problem.
>
> R
Should I wear any mask like this when I cut PVC?
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