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I guess now since 3M bought them out or whatever the hell happened, they have completely yanked the rug out of a quality product and now giving us crap. For some reason they have decided to stop producing this and have taken them out from all retail stores. Way to go guys, way to ruin a perfectly awesome product. I've been doing drywall and taping for over 4 years now and have been using this product the whole time. This is by far the best reusable dust respirator out there, especially compared to the paper disposable masks that do nothing but lets in dust or whatever else your working on.
The filters are great at stopping dust from woodworking. Make sure you always keep some of these in stock. When I started woodworking I used to get those cheap dust masks. You can definitely see all the dust the filter has stopped on the external side of the mask. I place new filters inside a zip-lock bag to protect them from getting dust. They never tend to create a good seal around your face and they are uncomfortable. I decided to invest in a nice reusable mask which uses these filters.
What more could I want. These work very well and are easy to replace. I go through a number of filters so I don't get paint, sawdust, dust, etc. into my lungs.
Filter lasted more than a week. The mask seemed a little small at first, as I have used painters masks with carbon filters in the past. Keep in mind this is intended for dust only, not fumes. Mask seals to the face really well. After I got used to the fit it was great. Wore it while demolishing drywall and removing insulation.
Be safe. PVC dust, and bamboo dust are about as bad as asbestos. Some wood dust is highly allergetic, or will build up toxicity in the system that may not hit you for days after. Eventually you will need replacement filters for your Woodworker's Respirator. Change filters often. You will be glad you have the spares. When you order your respirator, add this 4 pack in with the order. Never sand or router without a respirator.
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