Shaving enthusiasts often start hobbies involving lathes or other tools that create dust. i.e turning shave brush handles, making scales, etc...
I had a conversation today which reminded me of important safety knowledge.
The dust from G-10 and Carbon fiber are highly toxic - along the lines of asbestos. Here is what to know if you work with these materials. Click below to learn more.
Is your shop in your home? You can’t work with this material safely in your home.
If you do work with it, you have to have proper protective gear. Your body needs to be covered with clothing. While not toxic on your skin, it can make you miserable. It you have worked with fiberglass before you’ll know what Im talking about.
You need a respirator. Not one of those paper masks. It needs a 100% seal with a specific kind of particle filters.
It probably isn’t worth working with these materials at all. It definitely isn’t worth it unless you can take your equipment outdoors. The cleaning required for a shop in an building is a major pain in the butt.
If you work with it outdoors, you need to thoroughly clean all equipment before taking it back in. Have a plastic trash bag by the door. Before entering your home, take off your clothes and put them in a plastic trash bag. Go directly to the shower and wash thoroughly, then take your bag with the clothes, empty into the washing machine and wash.
As well, these materials are very hard on your tooling. You can get beautiful results with these materials, especially carbon fiber. You just have to be prepared to do the required safety measures.
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