I think it is the ancient Greeks, who are credited with the saying,
"Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality"
Seeing I have nothing to share, I'll ask a question of the "Europa
Immortals".
There was a reference (by Andrew Robinson) about the usefulness of a forced
air respirator system when spray painting.
On a similar train of thought, I had the pleasure of using a "forced air
hood" when I was sanding fibreglass in preparation for a scarf repair job.
I would have to say that along with a pair of disposable overalls it took
the itchiness out of the activity.
While this system was part of a large, well-equipped facility and I'm sure
it was as expensive as it was extensive, it occurred to me that it
would/should not be too hard to make your own system for use in the home
workshop (aka Aircraft Production Facility or APF). Has anyone done this?
If so,
What air source did they use?
What pressure?
Will my lightweight 3/4 horsepower compressor do the job?
Is there any air filtration issues?
How did you make the hood?
Or is it easier to buy a ready-made system?
With the amount of sanding that is involved in giving "birth" to a Europa it
just strikes me as a good piece of kit to have for people like me who are
prone to itchiness.
Thanks in advance
Peter "I have just bought the house, now I need to build the APF" Allen
Oh and put a dint in the mortgage :-)
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