[AT] Sandblasting safety

[Larry D. Goss]

This thread reminds me why I use a needle scaler for paint removal.  All
I have to worry about when using that is that I protect myself from
air-borne lead in the paint chips.  I've never looked in a mirror when
I'm dressed for part cleaning, but I'm sure I must be a sight -- NIOSH
respirator, safety goggles, 20 dB ear muffs...

Larry

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Cecil Bearden
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Sandblasting safety

I always use a supplied air hood.  I bought one about 20 years agos when
I 
started working on this junk....  Bought a filter for the system after I
got 
silicosis from the compressor air.  Coughed up oil for about 3 days
after 
one tractor sandblasting.  I am paying for it now..   Haven't been able
to 
breathe without help for the last 2 weeks.....   I can't stress how 
important it is to use a good respirator on sandblasting.   I have to
use a 
supplied air respirator when welding or using the plasma cutter now.....

Cecil in OKla
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From: "Dudley Rupert" <drupert at premier1.net>
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Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 2:01 AM
Subject: RE: [AT] Sandblasting safety


>
> I had the same reaction Dean.  I guess it probably won't be long
before
> grease guns start coming out with instructions stating to not use
grease 
> ...
> or, for that matter, before paint brushes start containing a label
stating
> not to be used to paint paint.
>
>
> Dudley
> Snohomish, Washington
>
> John:
>
> I was terribly humored by the statement that you had purchased a 
> sandblaster
> but the instructions state to not use sand. What is wrong with this 
> picture?
> :-)
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
>
>
>
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