> on some fiberglass boats. That got us to talking about the problems
> ie. the dust and then the itching. I was telling him how I hated
> that and that I'd been looking for some way to stop or at least
> get it under control. Showers did'nt work, etc. The only thing
> that halfway helps is to have all you skin covered, and the cuffs
> of you shirts and pants taped tight around the limb.
>
> Anyway, he gave me 2 great tips that I thought I'd pass along.
>
> 1. To help keep down the dust, take a towel and wet it and lay
> it around you work. Now as you sand or grind, do it so the
> dust goes to the towel. The dust will stick to the damp towel
> and reduce the dust in the air and cut down on the itching.
>
> 2. When you're finished, take some panty hose [preferably you
> wifes old one - and make sure she knows you are doing it] and
> wipe youself off with the hose. They will pull the little
> fiberglass particles off you and trap them in the hose.
>
>
> Talking with another fellow (Joe Johnston) he suggested using masking
> I thought these we all **great** ideas and wanted to share them.
> Anyone have any other / better suggestions?
>
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@nhr.com
I have a dim recollection of reading something about alternatives to
fiberglass that were non allergenic. I think in might have been in
reference to the construction of home built aircraft. Don't remember
any details though.
Roland
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