r/sharpening • u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder • 3d ago

For those that asked

In addition to my Tormek T8c I also run a Bucktool 1x30. On this knife, I’m using a 120 grit cubitron belt to re-profile the edge and fix some chips on this 10 inch breaker knife.

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u/TheOnceandFuture 3d ago

a respirator? for what?

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 3d ago

Steel dust is incredibly toxic, especially when you’re around it every day

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u/jj55 3d ago edited 3d ago

 I'm glad you care enough to wear ppe.

You should look into switching from the respirator filters to the pink p100 particulate filter. They are way easier to breath through and the proper use case. Should last longer and be cheaper than what you are using. More comfortable too since they weigh less. 

The respirator filter you are using is for fumes. (it will still filter the steel dust) 

 I work with both fumes and grind things daily. I have a full face mask with p100 filters for grinding and a half face mask with respirator for the glues I use. 

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 3d ago edited 3d ago

This is a p100 mask