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   RickL | Nov 25, 2008 07:30pm | #1

   http://steampunkworkshop.com/respirator.shtml

   How about a low budget alternative...

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   Beginner263 | Nov 26, 2008 04:48am | #4

   Thanks! When working for short periods I wear an N95 mask, but I often need dust, noise and face protection for quite long periods, and don't think the snorkel would quite do it!

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   QCInspector | Nov 25, 2008 10:43pm | #2

   http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=465551

   http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture10?&NETID=1500591125082131717&NTITEM=PRC001

   http://www.islandwoodcraft.ca/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=1417

   Found 3 for the Triton one but came up empty on the Trend. Lots in the US and some had free shipping to Canada.

   Used to have a Racell Airmate (I think that's the name) that became a 3M product (link below). It, like the Trend had the motor and filters in the head piece and with my gimpy neck was uncomfortable after a while and the motor noise through the attached ear protectors was loud. For those reasons I never looked at any of the ones with motors on top.

   http://www.islandwoodcraft.ca/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=576

   A few months ago I saw the Triton at at a wood show (the Trends too, but passed by them) and was tempted to get one. With the motor/battery/filters on the belt the helmet felt lighter and the ear protection didn't transmit the motor noise. It would be the one I would get.

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   Beginner263 | Nov 26, 2008 04:44am | #3

   Thanks, I found that useful. I was interested in the AirPro after reading the F.W. review but two or three people have mentioned the noise and the weight on the head, so I think I'll pass. Apart from woodworking, I cut a lot of saplings up on the bandsaw and need something against the noise and the fine dust. The Triton sounds the better bet.