Dust mask/respirator

[stav]

I used my RZ mask this weekend while I was mowing. It has been dry here so there was a lot of dust.  The RZ mask was comfortable the whole time and I didn't get overheated or too sweaty from wearing it.  I was covered in dirt everywhere the skin was exposed, but no dirt got in my nose.

[JohnnyEgo]

Is the RZ beard friendly? Talking Brawny Man, not ZZ Top. I have a 3M hard shell, but it won't seal properly with my beard.

[stav]

I have a goatee, not a full beard.  No issues with what I have.

[goaliedad]

Based on this thread I ordered an RZ Mask. Finally had a chance to use it the last couple of days. Very happy! The most comfortable mask I have ever worn. If I breathe really hard I get some fogging on my glasses, but much less than other masks. We are doing a major remodel on a second home we bought last fall- I am ordering a mask to leave there.

I saw a very similar mask at Harbor Frieght recently for $25. It has two small straps, not the single wide one the RZ has. I know RZ offers one with two straps, but I really like the single wide one.

[stav]

I got the wide strap one as well. I much prefer that to the straps on my other respirators. Not only is it more comfortable but it seems like it will last much longer.

[EatenByLimestone]

I've worn these full face mask respirators for 8 hours straight without any problem.

https://safetygearpro.com/product/3m-ful...gKUSPD_BwE

I'm clean shaven, but others who wore them weren't.

[mdhills]

Sanding dust:
  - if you can open shop windows/doors or work outside, having a box fan moving air away is a big help
  - I like the 3m half-masks pretty well (note that they don't protect the eyes from irritation as well as the full masks)
  - if using a random-orbital sander, the sanders designed to work with vacuums can help a lot (e.g., festool)
  - I haven't gotten as much out of my overhead air filter as the items above;  (although I know some people really like them)


Matt