AO Safety Woodworker's Respirator #95190 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Cheap and works well

2008-07-16
The fit is good (feels good on my flat, hairless face) and it functions well. The straps aren't the best and can slip a bit with use, but you can make your own or use a set you like from another/other mask. In the deep south heat it can get pretty wet inside the mask, but it won't effect the mask to much (and it is the same for all masks). Can't beat it for the price. Cheaper than the big box AO paint masks, or 3M masks, but you can't find replacement filters as easily either.

my professional opinion

2008-06-18
I have used this respirator for several years now and thought it was time to buy an additional one to stay with my work truck. I am an electrician and a professional woodworker and this respirator keeps the the dust from attic insulation to shop sawdust from being inhaled and does not fog up my glasses, which a pain in the neck if you are working with both hands and don't have a third to clean your glasses off, and you can't beet the price.

Sleepy Hollow in a Nostril,

2008-06-14
These converter kits for mold based ear/Nostril plugs have devout followers in Russia where the crops are said to stink of "one hundred corpses" after fermenting. They can be used for the ears and nose, thereby effectively eliminating any source for bacterial congestion. Developed by a Prussian doctor who had constant to moderate sinus infections.

Small size

2008-06-13
The mask description says it's large but it is actually more on a medium side.

Good and easy

2008-05-28
I've used a North 5500 for quite a while due to comfort, price and effectivity. I find this AO product to be perfect for basic respirator needs. The filtering seems to be acceptable for general dust use. The due exhaust ports provide minimal resistance and the single strap self adjusts for a comfortable fit. I'll leave my other respirator for more demanding uses and keep this one handy for the majority of my needs. I recommend you give it a try. Stay safe and live long.

Worth it

2008-05-17
The AOSafety woodworker's respirator weighs less than five ounces and features a soft rubber face piece with two exhalation valves to make breathing comfortable and easy. Ideal for woodworking projects, this mask is also recommended for protection when working with plastic, metal, fiberglass, or drywall. The N95 filters are easy to clean and disassemble, making filter replacement a snap.

Worth every penny for the safety

2008-05-13
I have been building flutes for the past year and have had to use disposable dusk masks that never seemed to fit. Once you learn to pull the bottom rubber band over your head and seat the mask, then pull the other strap up and over, the mask seats, seals, and goes on easily. It is now a relief not to worry about the PVC and sometimes toxic wood dust that I was not quite getting trapped in those throwaway masks. Do yourself a favor and order extra filters. It only takes a second to be safe.

best I have found

2008-05-05
This mask is the best I have found for easy clean breathing while wood working. The seal is tight on inhale and exhale, which means my glasses don't fog up.

Great Dust Mask,BUT

2008-04-08
This mask is comfortable [for a mask] and surely filters dust well enough. I did shave my beard to ensure complete fit to face. The one problem is that in a cold or cool shop,moisture builds up in mask and if you have been wearing it for awhile, drops will fall out of exit vents and land on whatever you are working on.

I like it

2008-03-09
I purchased this a couple of months ago and have had a chance to use it several times. The first time I put it on I was a little apprehensive about the way it fit, but I did get used to the fit pretty quickly. It is a little strange to have the bottom sitting on your chin and not under it, but the mask seals fine for me. I would guess that if you have a long face, the mask may not work, but it fits my face fine. If fact- I don't even notice how it fits anymore.

It seals, keeps the dust out and keeps my safety glasses from fogging up. The only complaint (and it's minor) I have is that I've has some condensation issues, but that's probably due to the cold temps in the garage when I'm working. Besides- a damp mask is much better than brown lung.

I'll never go back to the safety masks again.