Tip for woodworkers...

[bobfowler]

As we all know, a good fitting dust filtering respirator is an absolute MUST when sanding.

Having said that, make sure you take off the respirator before you sneeze...

Yup, happened to me today. I had to take the whole, disgusting mess apart and give it a bath in the sink.

On a brighter note, my mask is now sparkling clean and has new filters!

 

[Ted Harris]

Hmmmmmmm .... does that get a thanks or an ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww?

 

[Dave Parker]

WOW,

That is a pretty picture, right before dinner!

LOL



Dave

 

[SuzanneR]

Yeah, Bob, thanks for sharing!

Glad you've got a nice new respirator thingy!

Cheers!

 

[bobfowler]

Yeah, Bob, thanks for sharing!

Glad you've got a nice new respirator thingy!

Cheers!

It was your lensboard I was sanding at the time... Thought you'd like to know!

 

[SuzanneR]

Do I have to fumigate it when it gets here?

 

[MenacingTourist]

You're not a true woodworker if you haven't done that at least once

 

[MattCarey]

Hey Bob,

nice story...

My kids were recently sick with a lung infection. After a particularly nasty sneeze in the doctor's office, my wife was about to clean up when the doctor yelled, "I want that!". Well, to each his own.

I am working on a plan for a much simpler front mount Packard Shutter arrangement. I think I can make it work with 1 board, some black nylon cloth and a surplus laser mount. Should fit any big barreled lens.

In the process, I found the cheapest and laziest front mount Packard system. I was preparing to sell my Series II Velostigmat and an unrelated Packard. I thought, this is about the right size for the lens. Turns out it is a great press-fit. Yep, the Packard just slips on the front with enough friction to hold it in place.

Those of us without talent have to depend on luck.

Matt

 

[noseoil]

"Do I have to fumigate it when it gets here?" Suzanne - Nope, just figure it was the first coat of noseoil for the finish, a time saver.

Bob, great tip. Maybe that is what I did wrong for some 20+ years. Might have saved me the two sinus surgeries. Best, tim

P.S. Another good tip about using tape, sticky side down!

 

[Bob F.]

Hang on though... as you were wearing a dust mask, what made you sneeze in the first place?


Cheers, Bob.

 

[bobfowler]

Do I have to fumigate it when it gets here?

Nah, the nasty stuff stayed in the mask!

Seriously though, I wouldn't have had to sand it (again) had I not grabbed the wrong can of spray paint. I went to put a second coat of flat black on the front and grabbed a can of purple. Of course, I didn't notice until it was too late. BTW - Purple + Speed Graphic does NOT equal a good thing!

 

[Mick Fagan]

If you were using a monopod you could refer to it as being "a one eyed, one legged, purple people eater".

I know don't give up the day job.

If you think sneezing into dust mask is bad, try a motorcycle helmet in the middle of a race on a race track, don't ask how I know.

Mick.

 

[bobfowler]

If you were using a monopod you could refer to it as being "a one eyed, one legged, purple people eater".

I know don't give up the day job.

If you think sneezing into dust mask is bad, try a motorcycle helmet in the middle of a race on a race track, don't ask how I know.

Mick.

My wife did the "Nasel Mt. Vesuvius" into a full face motorcycle helmet once. From what she tells me (I wasn't there), it wasn't a pretty sight...