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26-11-2010, 17:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: ontario canada
Boat: grampian 26
Posts: 1,743
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No I haven't but the plastic doesn't look like it would stand up to much usage.
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26-11-2010, 17:18
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Philippines in the winters
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
Posts: 11,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perchance
No I haven't but the plastic doesn't look like it would stand up to much usage.
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I'd agree! If your in a marina I'd get a couple if your going to do a lot of work. I do my fair share of grinding FG and it's not only messy but the glass gets in your skin bad, if not wearing protective gear. And you don't want it in your eyes especially.
And thanks! I think I'll be getting a couple for myself.
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27-11-2010, 06:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CT
Boat: C&C 34
Posts: 1,045
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I've done my share of glass grinding too. Tyvex suit with hood and taped up gloves go a long way for being able to sleep at night!!!
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27-11-2010, 07:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Santa Cruz
Boat: SAnta Cruz 27
Posts: 6,683
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I find that a shopvac hose a few inches downstream of the grinder gets 99% of the dust.
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27-11-2010, 08:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Philippines in the winters
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donradcliffe
I find that a shopvac hose a few inches downstream of the grinder gets 99% of the dust.
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When your on your knees grinding a deck with a 4" grinder in one hand and trying to follow it with the other gets tiring real fast. Believe me! I've tried it and it still gets messy. And which way is downstream when the full face is in contact?
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27-11-2010, 08:28
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Eternal Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tarpon Springs FL
Boat: Cabo Rico 38
Posts: 1,987
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Around here when there is a lot of grinding or sand blasting, they tent the area with tarps and the person doing the grinding wears tyvec coveralls, head sock, and gloves with the seams taped. Add to that a positive pressure respirator and you're off to the races.
Rich
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27-11-2010, 11:13
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Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Jupiter Fl USA
Boat: Wharram Tiki 30 Abaco
Posts: 288
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We use a similar hood when sanding decks and glass. The plastic hoods are very flimsy and do wear out quickly. They are very effective. A 4-5" grinder spins at 10,000rpm and you tilt the grinder to use one side of the disk and is much harder to collect the dust on. We use a small funnel shaped hood and it takes a second man and some team work to collect most of the dust from a grinder. These plastic hoods work best with a foam backing pad and PSA or velcro discs.They will also suck the disc down firmly to the work. We sometimes will cut additional holes in the hood to reduce the suction some so as to be able to move the pad easier. The vacuum will prevent the discs from loading up and will also aid in keeping the surface fairer.
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27-11-2010, 12:27
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Key West & Sarasota
Boat: Cal 28 "Happy Days"
Posts: 4,210
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Big jobs a space suit is the way to go... small ones I set up a fan and work upwind...
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27-11-2010, 16:34
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Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Jupiter Fl USA
Boat: Wharram Tiki 30 Abaco
Posts: 288
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A fan is referred to as an environmental control. While it can be very effctive the next door boat might not think too highly about your dust control measures. The marina management also might take offense.
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27-11-2010, 17:48
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sydney
Boat: Allied Mistress 39'
Posts: 89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by delmarrey
<snip> I do my fair share of grinding FG and it's not only messy but the glass gets in your skin bad, if not wearing protective gear. And you don't want it in your eyes especially.
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Cover yourself with talc powder. The talc keeps the FG out of the skin. Howevver, it's not recommended for the eyes.
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27-11-2010, 20:02
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Marathon, Boot key harbor
Boat: CSY 44 w/o hull# 158 S/V Leighward
Posts: 252
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There is really no magic answer.....sand fiber glass...get it on you......feel it for a few days....here at the boat yard, we have a fien brand vacuum sander , tyvek suits ..and I still itch!!!!!
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27-11-2010, 21:42
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: We're technically refugees from our home in Yemen now living in Lebenon
Boat: 1978 CT48
Posts: 5,964
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I haven't used one but I'd damn sure give it a try!
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28-11-2010, 11:03
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada on Lake Ontario
Boat: Roberts Offshore 38
Posts: 1,287
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I can see where it might be useful, and polycarbonate is pretty tough stuff so it might well last. A couple of years ago, I'd have given it a try but now I have a steel boat so the dust is more manageable. Perhaps a product review is in order?
Sabre
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28-11-2010, 13:51
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CT
Boat: C&C 34
Posts: 1,045
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I ordered one, so will let everyone know how it works out.
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