Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Mornin' all, There are many hazardous fumes/particles which a modeller can breathe in whilst carrying out his hobby and the effect is obviously cumulative. A small (folding) workbench adj. to a window or e.g. conservatory door can have a fan mounted on or next to it to blow/suck all harmful fume etc straight outside..... http://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/vent-axia-14-inch-box-fan.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed&gclid=CKLd39DXqMkCFWsJwwodSVUFkg Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 That's ok, but there are no windows in my garage! A new place to search for all those small parts that go missing? Does it extract the "fuming" caused when those tricky little bits become too difficult to solder or when things do not fit quite as they should? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted November 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2015 That's ok, but there are no windows in my garage! A new place to search for all those small parts that go missing? Does it extract the "fuming" caused when those tricky little bits become too difficult to solder or when things do not fit quite as they should? At least you'll know in which direction to throw the sh**. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 A very pertinent topic, Dave, relating to an issue to which I am yet to find a solution. As a paint sprayer, rather than user of the hairy stick, I find it far preferable to work outdoors. The light is much better and the fume hazard far less. Unfortunately in winter this poses a problem, with the cold having an adverse effect on paint as well as me, not to mention the wind and rain. I did buy a small spray booth, and can rig it up to discharge through an open window, with the open space restricted to allow only the exhaust pipe out, and prevent wind and rain coming in. However the visibility with the spray booth is limited and despite being fitted with a light is far inferior to being outdoors. I'm almost reconciled to building stuff in the winter, and painting outside in the summer. However I wonder if anyone else has any ideas, other than emigrating to California that is! John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 A very pertinent topic, Dave, relating to an issue to which I am yet to find a solution. As a paint sprayer, rather than user of the hairy stick, I find it far preferable to work outdoors. The light is much better and the fume hazard far less. Unfortunately in winter this poses a problem, with the cold having an adverse effect on paint as well as me, not to mention the wind and rain. I did buy a small spray booth, and can rig it up to discharge through an open window, with the open space restricted to allow only the exhaust pipe out, and prevent wind and rain coming in. However the visibility with the spray booth is limited and despite being fitted with a light is far inferior to being outdoors. I'm almost reconciled to building stuff in the winter, and painting outside in the summer. However I wonder if anyone else has any ideas, other than emigrating to California that is! John. Hi John, The weather in the Staffs Moorlands is the main reason for my going with "the hairy stick" approach....a long wait in between good days for spray painting. I'd be discussing a shared permanent facility with my local club (not just model railway) if I were minded towards the latter....always set up and some degree of being able to regulate atmospheric conditions in a proper facility....just a thought. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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