Dust Masks and Vacuum Chucks

[Theodore Rekart]

I am new to turning and have numerous questions. I've recently purchased a used Nova Galaxy DVR and after correcting
a couple of alignment issues ( the lathe was dropped) on it's side during the previous owners last move. I've been endeavoring
to learn the ropes. The two immediate questions: 1) I need guidance on purchasing a proper powered dust mask headgear? ,
the selection is numerous but I have no experience with models available. I want to get a reliable, effective and affordable
unit, and 2) I was told by a local turning mentor that I can make my own vacuum chuck. I have a small vacuum pump and would
like to know where to find designs for such an effort.

Thanks,
Ted Rekart
Florence AZ,
capnted100t@gmail.com

 

[Jim Reynolds]

Ted,

Welcome and best of luck down here in the rabbit hole with the rest of us.

I use Sundstrom for PAPR. I had Trend originally. Affordable is way to subjective a criteria for me to provide assistance. I assume that the ROI on PAPR is always positive in comparison to not being able to breath properly. Sundstrom is a fan and battery on the belt solution. Trend has these on your head.

I suggest you check out Doc Green's website for a vacuum chuck solution this is the link for his rotary adaptor and this is the link for a vacuum chuck for spheres.

 

[Jim Holcombe]

Like Jim, I use the Sundstrom. Got mine thru Woodturners Wonders. Love it!

 

[Mark Jundanian]

I have the Sundstrom PAPR, too. I think it's Peke Safety that's come out with a similar, but less costly belt worn PAPR since I bought mine. I know another local club member that uses it and likes it. Peke also a head mounted system, but that style can be heavy.

 

[Dean Center]

purchasing a proper powered dust mask headgear--I want reliable, effective and affordable
unit

Reliable, effective, affordable. Pick two.

(In the future, you'll get more helpful replies if you start a new thread, Ted)

 

[Darryl Fective]

I have the Sundstrom PAPR, too. I think it's Peke Safety that's come out with a similar, but less costly belt worn PAPR since I bought mine. I know another local club member that uses it and likes it. Peke also a head mounted system, but that style can be heavy.

I liked Peke's belt-mounted system. The head-mounted unit was very light and compact, (and about half the cost) but had no tilt up function, so you'd have to remove it completely.