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What are you guys using while grinding metal and handle material?

I am completely out of filters for my respirator and the N95 is not enough. I am switching to Terotuf simply because it is a cleaner grind with much lower toxicity than G-10 or micarta, redoing my vacuum system for a tighter fit to increase suction, sourcing out blanks to be water jet cut to cut down on grinding etc. Not sure what else I can do to reduce the airborne particulate count Picked up an order for 200 knives so the metal will be flying for quite some time.


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I haven't used a Darth Vader mask in years. I used to use the cheapo painter's masks but found they didn't do the job for me. I upgraded from that to a thicker painter's mask, labeled as N95, and it works great in my shop.


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This is my setup when grinding metal and wood. Some of those knife scales are as bad as the steel.

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Originally Posted by Ptarmigan
This is my setup when grinding metal and wood. Some of those knife scales are as bad as the steel.

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Exactly, I am absolutely shocked how many don't use anything or rely on paper masks.


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