Been noticing more and more pains in my chest this last 12 months, I can only conclude it's from the inhalation of glue fumes on a daily basis.
I use a regular 3m type twin filter half mask but only when I'm actually gluing, it's not like I wear it all day.
Does anyone go to the lengths of using an air fed setup?
How about overhead extraction?
Just wondering really what other professionals opinions are on this matter, I'm 36 now dont really be wheezing like an old accordion by the time I'm 45, or worse...
The VOC’s will still linger. I would get in contact with a commercial hvac company and get them to put in an air exchanger that should cycle out all the air.
I use Camie adhesive on most of my work. I still use a respirator, but Camie is non-flammable and doesn’t put off near as much fumes as Weldwood. It’s properties are a little different, but I feel it’s a little less hazardous and works well for me. Also, I have a separate sewing room from where I spray glue that has an air purifier. Maybe a couple of ideas that will help your situation…
You could look into using Simalfa745 glue. It is water-based versus Weldwood which is a solvent-based glue. I still use Weldwood for certain things including headliners, which I do outside, but Simalfa works really well for most things. You can contact Jay for questions. Phone number: 973.423.9266 x122
As an adhesive, it works great! I've used it for a couple of dashboards and headliners. It is different to work with than Weldwood. So, there is a bit of a learning curve as you understand how to work with it. Each glue has its advantages and drawbacks. On the headliners, it bled through a little bit. It ended up being in an inconspicuous area so it wasn't a big deal. I'm guessing since it is water-based it bled through a little easier; I probably sprayed a little too heavy in those areas.
I mainly use it for gluing vinyl to scrim and repairing foam. I like that you can attach the pieces right away instead of waiting for the glue to dry a bit as you do with Weldwood. Saves a few minutes of time.
I can't say that Weldwood is better or Simalfa is better, they are different. It is nice to have another tool in the arsenal depending on what I am doing. \
I have to say the foam to foam bonding is amazing! I am experimenting with it right now seems to take a bit to dry maybe coating too much. I do have a question though. Did you go with their gravity system and their spray gun or put the solution in you own pot?
Fantastic! I have it all set up just a repair on my gun to do then am on my way to experimenting with the 321. I never seen the 745 maybe that would be the box to buy next?