Woodturning longevity

**Drillit** · 29th December 2009, 09:41 AM

Without detracting from any of the reply posts, I have found that a good dust extractor strategically placed over the piece to be a terrrific help as long as you have a sound mask system. About 12 months ago I bought a Triton respirator (on E Bay) and it is a godsend. It lasts about 4 hours without recharging and importantly it not only keeps out the dust but also you can wear your glasses without any fogging which I have found to be a problem when using the face shield with a mask. Needless to say I dont use it all the time but I do always use it when sanding giving the toxicity of most species. I dont know what others have experienced with respirators but they are not too cumbersome - the battery is simply hooked to a belt (supplied) around your waist. Costs if you can get one are about $200 - but worth it. Hope this helps - Drillit.

**Manuka Jock** · 29th December 2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Paul39

Here is a list of toxic woods:

Toxic Woods List

There is a list of some toxic woods , in some parts of the world

**powderpost** · 29th December 2009, 08:59 PM

I read with interest the list of "toxic" woods. A lot of problem Australian timbers are not listed.
Black Bean (Castanospermum australe), can and does cause sneezing and recently caused me two nose bleeds.
Red siris, Mackay Cedar, Acacia Cedar (Albizia Toona) will also cause sneezing.
Northern Silky Oak, Bull Oak (Cardwellius Sublimus) If I get splinters from this, they will fester within two hours.
Who knows what the dust will do in your lungs.
Jim

**woodwork wally** · 31st December 2009, 11:58 AM

gidday tigre I am using a triton and it is great especially on blackwood and cyprus pine etc but also use the extractor as much as possible The fan across your face is a good idea and when it comes to health do something to quieten the extraction fan cos blackwood in its various forms is a TOXIN not to be taken internally . it can even cause rashes on sensitive skin and flairing of exma . a beautifull wood & once sealed quite safe cheers ww.wallt
Am considering the Triton respirator but haven't seen many woodturners use or endorse it.[/QUOTE]

**Sawdust Maker** · 31st December 2009, 01:52 PM

I've a Triton respirator - I generally don't use it for turning - The adjustment knob at the back annoys me if used for any length of time.

I tend to use it for routing - face shield, air and earmufs in one

**Texian** · 1st January 2010, 02:19 AM

Ok, what's a "swampy" please. Still working on vocabulary.

**masoth** · 1st January 2010, 02:59 AM

Swampy = Air cooler. It operates by forcing air through weted pads (of various materials) and is usually sited on the house roof. It is an alternative to refrigerated air-conditioning,, and is not overly efficient on very humid days.

soth

**Texian** · 1st January 2010, 04:09 AM

Aha, an evaporative cooler. Absorbs 1,000 Btu per pound of water evaporated (IIRC). Thanks Soth.

**joe greiner** · 1st January 2010, 09:26 PM

AKA "Swamp Cooler" in southern California.

Cheers,
Joe

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