Hello everyone! While not "new" around here I have been not online much for the last couple of years. I remember when this forum started as BP fell. Back then I was Chris Whitehair, but when we got married my wife wondered why only she had to change her name. I had always thought about reverting back to the original version of Whitehair so we both changed! Anyways, I am just starting back into woodworking and I have some questions.
Does anyone have any hints, techniques, or suggestions for woodworkers with allergies or asthma? The reason that I ask is the same reason that I have been scarce the past couple of years. I was diagnosed with a very rare immune system disorder, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, which has left me with allergies and asthma. It not curable but I am trying to get it into remission. I actually feel well enough to venture into the shop again.
I have a Grizzly DC ducted to all machines. It was bought pre cyclone popularity but I did upgrade the upper bag to a much tighter weave. I can't remember the actual microns it is good for but it is much better than stock. I also have an air filtration box, that was a PSI kit that I built.
What is a good mask/respirator to have? I have been trying the disposal ones but they are very uncomfortable as are the half-face cartridge masks.
Thanks,
Chris