06-08-2010, 05:21 AM
Looking good there. I should point out though the mask in your pic is just a dust mask. Wear something like this whenever you are sanding. BUT, this will do you no good at all when you are gluing.
The glues needed to weld acrylic and attach styrene to acrylic are highly toxic. If you use WeldOn solvents, they require an AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. This is heavy-duty professional-grade gear as these chemicals are for professional use only. And, there is a very good reason as they can cause brain damage.
If you continue gluing without proper protection, you may not be able to recall your own name in a few months.
What was I saying? . . . LOL
Seriously, though, use the proper gear or try to avoid solvent glues altogether. You can always use CA as it is not really that toxic. But, if you use WeldOn, get a proper professional respirator, glue outdoors only, and have air flowing across your bench to carry the fumes away. Hope that helps!
The glues needed to weld acrylic and attach styrene to acrylic are highly toxic. If you use WeldOn solvents, they require an AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. This is heavy-duty professional-grade gear as these chemicals are for professional use only. And, there is a very good reason as they can cause brain damage.
If you continue gluing without proper protection, you may not be able to recall your own name in a few months.
What was I saying? . . . LOL
Seriously, though, use the proper gear or try to avoid solvent glues altogether. You can always use CA as it is not really that toxic. But, if you use WeldOn, get a proper professional respirator, glue outdoors only, and have air flowing across your bench to carry the fumes away. Hope that helps!
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