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Understanding Dust Masks

Choosing the right dust mask ensures safety in the woodshop

By Sandor Nagyszalanczy Nov 26, 2001

Gary Junken

Protecting your lungs from wayward sawdust and shop fumes is one bit of safety advice that woodworkers don’t always heed. In this video, Sandor Nagyszalanczy explains the features on a variety of dust masks that can keep you safe in the shop. He offers suggestions for choosing and wearing different styles, including one priceless tip to prevent your goggles from fogging up while wearing a mask.

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