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Reddit mentions of 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Large

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We found 23 Reddit mentions of 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Large. Here are the top ones.

3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Large
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    Features:
  • EASY ON AND OFF: Quick Latch Design Offers an Easy, 1 Hand Touch Drop Down Mechanism for Putting the Face Piece on and Off While Moving in and Out of Contaminated Areas
  • COMFORTABLE: Adjustable Head Harness Assembly Promotes a Comfortable Fit With 3 Size Adjustable Head Cradle; Long Lasting Polyester/Spandex Straps
  • COOL COMFORT: Proprietary 3M Cool Flow Valve Is Designed for Easy Exhalation to Help Keep the Wearer More Comfortable
  • DURABLE: Resilient Silicone Faceseal Provides Comfort, Durability, and Stability With a Soft but Firm Seal. Keeps Its Shape in High Heat Environments
  • LOW PROFILE: Half Face Piece Design Offers a Wide Field of View and Compatibility With Welding and Grinding Shields
  • REDUCES FOGGING: Exhalation Valve Cover Directs Exhaled Breath and Moisture Downward to Reduce Fogging of Face Shields
  • COMPATIBLE: Bayonet connection is compatible with all 3M bayonet style cartridges and filters
Specs:
ColorGray/Teal
Height6 Inches
Length6 Inches
Number of items1
SizeLarge
Weight0.37 Pounds
Width6 Inches

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Found 23 comments on 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Large:

u/kivalo · 16 pointsr/DIY

I'm a believer that if the dust mask doesn't fit tightly around your mouth and create a seal, it's not going actually filter anything out. The air you breathe in will take the path of least resistance and go through any gaps instead of actually being filtered.

I would go with a half mask respirator and a p100 filter or similar.

u/Lurch785 · 14 pointsr/woodworking

Something in this range is perfect. Paired with P100 mask filters.

3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6503QL/49492, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF7RCU6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fLg-AbK2NCQJZ

u/drivenlegend · 7 pointsr/woodworking

I use the 3M quick latch with the P100 particulate filters. I've been very pleased. My brother swears by the RZ Masks. I bought a couple and don't find them all that comfortable unfortunately.

u/FickleHobbyist · 5 pointsr/woodworking

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF7RCU6/

This mask was a godsend for me. I was using the crappy paper masks which fogged up my safety glasses and put weird pressure points on my cheeks which gave me raw spots inside my mouth. Pretty uncomfortable.

The 3M mask with P100 filters is much better and more comfortable, but your beard will be a problem. You need to be able to pass a seal test on the respirator to be sure that it is actually working. The seal test involves covering the intake ports with your hands and breathing in. You should feel the mask suction to your face and you won't get any air (this is a very uncomfortable feeling). You also need to cover the exhaust port at the bottom and breath out. The mask should push off of your face and break the seal.

As far as difficulty breathing through the filters... any respirator or other proper filtration mask is going to restrict airflow to some extent.

The quick release on the 6503QL is great and can quickly provide relief if your asthma is acting up.

u/deluseru · 5 pointsr/Tools

I totally understand, in that case here are some things.

If you don't already have a set of 1/4" impact bits I highly recommend the Makita impact gold series, three options from $15-$30. Good strong bits good for everything not just impact drivers.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-Gold-Drive-Bit-Set-40-Piece-B-65383/305513416

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-Gold-Steel-Driver-Bit-Set-26-Piece-B-46919/206284602

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-Driver-Bit-Set-38-Piece-B-52370/207104796

Their 1/2" and 3/8" wobble adapters are nice, you can get them by themselves, or in a pack with standard or metric impact sockets. $4-$5 by themselves or $15 with the sockets.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-1-2-in-15-Degree-Tilt-Socket-Adapter-B-35081/203696909

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-3-8-in-15-Degree-Tilt-Socket-Adapter-B-35075/203696899

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-3-8-in-6-Point-Fractional-Standard-Impact-Socket-Set-with-15-Degree-Tilt-Socket-Adapter-9-Pieces-B-34833/203612037

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-3-8-in-6-Point-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-with-15-Tilt-Socket-Adapter-9-Piece-B-49862/206284603

This Makita Impact GOLD Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder is also excellent. $5

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-Impact-GOLD-Ultra-Magnetic-Torsion-Insert-Bit-Holder-B-35097/203696915

How are you set for razor knives? The Milwaukee FASTBACK Compact is my daily and I love it. It does have one flaw, if you hold the blade section in a certain way for detail cutting you can depress the blade release. But once you get used to it it has not been a problem for me. $9

They have a special buy going in my area for the Fastback Flip, Fastback Compact Flip, and 50 blades for $15.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-FASTBACK-Compact-Flip-Utility-Knife-48-22-1906/206994464

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Fastback-Flip-Utility-Knife-Set-with-Utility-Blades-50-Pack-48-22-1901J/302283894

How about pliers. I love these tiny Cobras, they were part of my EDC at my last job. $26

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-5-in-Mini-Cobra-Pliers-with-61-HRC-Teeth-87-01-125-SBA/203202210

6" models only $1 more. $27

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-6-in-Mini-Cobra-Pliers-with-61-HRC-Teeth-87-01-150/100668977

7" only another $1. $28

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-7-in-Cobra-Pliers-with-61-HRC-Teeth-87-01-180/100668967

Very very tough diagonal cutters. $35

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-Heavy-Duty-Forged-Steel-10-in-High-Leverage-Diagonal-Cutters-with-64-HRC-Cutting-Edge-74-01-250/100668970

For when you need a bit more oomph than your standard cutters, Mini bolt cutters. $44

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-8-in-Cobolt-Lever-Action-Compact-Bolt-Cutter-64-HRC-Forged-Steel-71-01-200/100668975

The classic Swedish style pipe wrench, always make for an interesting conversation piece. $46

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-12-in-Heavy-Duty-Pipe-Wrench-83-10-010/205944412

How are you set for PPE? I wear this respirator for 8 hours a day 5 days a week and I love it, after a few minutes you forget your even wearing it. And its super easy to just un-latch to speak to people then pop it back on.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Medium-Paint-Project-Respirator-with-Quick-Latch-Mask-6502QLPA1-A-NA/207061064

Without filters at amazon. $19

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF7RCU6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Home depot does not sell the filters I use, but amazon does. $11

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009POHH94/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are only particulate filters so if you do a lot of painting the set from home depot with the VOC filters would be better.

For hearing protection I had been using a set of 3M Peltor Optime 105's until I upgraded recently to a combo of 3M Peltor WS Alert XP's and 3M Peltor CH-5 High Attenuation Headset. The 105's offer extremely good protection for the money.

3M Peltor Optime 105 $20

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Earmuff-Protectors-Hearing-Protection/dp/B00009LI4K

If there are any specific categories of tools you would like a recommendation on let me know.

u/thejunioristadmin · 4 pointsr/woodworking

This is the one I bought. I use the P100 filters that twist on as well.

Unrelated to woodworking but I have a great dane. In February or March he had surgery and was on some medicine that left him with upset bowels. He didn't make it outside and left a huge mess on my main floor tile...twice. The only way I was able to clean it all up was by wearing this amazing thing. I didn't smell any of it.

u/tom7688 · 4 pointsr/woodworking

Years ago I bought this mask
Https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JZ1MK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G1OVBbMF2VS4Q
About a year ago I upgraded to this one though. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF7RCU6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_W5OVBbCAGQRCD
it is worth the extra money and then some. (I think they are available at the local box stores too.) The advantage is a quick release latch. Whenever my wife would come down to ask me a question or my phone would ring I’d have to take my headphones, glasses and mask off to answer. The latch lets you drop it down so you’re able to talk or breathe without the mask without fully taking it off. It’s also really helpful on longer sessions when you end up getting hot and sweaty and just want a quick breather.
Added bonus, all the filters I bought for the first mask still work and I just use it as a spare for when family or friends come to my shop they get a nice one now too.
I should also mention I do not have a beard either so I can’t speak to the performance for those fortunate enough to grow a less than pitiful beard

u/Orcinus24x5 · 3 pointsr/metalworking

The first (and last) time I used an angle grinder without a respirator, I wound up with a sore upper respiratory tract for a solid month. Respirators are cheap. If your instructor won't provide one, buy your own. Hell, buy your own anyways. They can be useful around the house if you ever decide to paint or do renovations, or even if you have a particularly stinky S.O. in the bathroom.

This respirator with these filters are what I use. P100, which means oil-proof and blocks 99.97% of particles, plus nuisance-level organic vapor filtering.

u/ljthompson87 · 3 pointsr/Urbex

Not sure if you wanted to stick with the military look (which is cool) but here is some of what I use. Very effective, interchangeable masks depending on conditions, reasonable price. this 3M respirator with some of these or a few of these

u/SoftwareMaven · 3 pointsr/woodworking

I use a 3M quick latch respirator with the pink cartridges (you need to buy the filters separately with the mask I linked). It is reasonably comfortable and does a great job filtering.

The quick latch is critical for me because, thanks to allergies, my nose seems to be always running to a greater or lesser degree. Needing to unstrap to blow my nose or to sneeze would be horrible.

The pink filters are perfect for what I do. They are P100 (meaning they filter 100% of particulates; that's the level you want) and will do enough chemical filtering to be useful in the environment I work in (my shop). For more noxious chemicals or stronger exposure, you can get different filters.

You may want to get two, one permanently for the shop and one for his work vehicle. I know mine would always be in the other place, and I'd probably be too lazy or forgetful to move it.

u/lol_admins_are_dumb · 3 pointsr/woodworking

A respirator.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RCU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457082707&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+quick+respirator

Filters are $4

The straps are adjustable to fit your head, the size only matters to determine how much face the mask part covers. I have a big head and this fits me nicely. If you have a small face you might want a medium. It's nice because you can flip a quick latch to drop it away from your face easily

u/Wookie_rage · 3 pointsr/Welding

I like the 3m half mask with the quick latch. I use it with literally every kind of welding AND grinding. Lots of dust and smoke while metal working.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RCU6

u/MoogleMan3 · 2 pointsr/woodworking

I have a set of worktunes with bluetooth for hearing protection. They're excellent. I love listening to music while working, and with a bluetooth connection, I wear them all day and listen to music that's on my phone. They don't get super loud, but that's by design; they're hearing protection after all. ;-)

This mask is great since it has the unlatching without removing feature. I use these filters when sanding or cutting wood, and these filters when spraying finishes.

u/freezeman1 · 2 pointsr/CherokeeXJ

This is the respirator that I have and I love it (maybe more than I should). It's so comfortable that I can go a solid 6 hrs before I need to take it off. I do most of my work in a medium sized garage with poor ventilation (unless the door is open) and the difference in air quality it makes is rediculos. I could be hitting stuff with a grinder for a couple hours straight and the air smells just fine with the thing on, but as soon as I take it off, I would get a big face full of nasty air and put it back on, then open the garage door for a bit to air things out. I also use these filters for pretty much all of my dusty work. They're low profile and fit great under a face shield, but you'd probably need something different if you wanted protection from fumes.

Edit: these are the same filters at a better price

u/Catatonic27 · 2 pointsr/UrbexGear

I used this mask. It's pretty cheap, it fits really well, and it doesn't even look that dorky.

Doesn't come with filters since there are all different types, but the 3M filters it takes are very common and with a little research, you'll be able to find the correct filter rating for what you're doing [e.g.: Asbestos, CO, lead, mold, etc...].

u/Omap · 1 pointr/DIY

I use this with these. they work wonderfully for me and seal over my beard.

u/GingasaurusWrex · 1 pointr/Gunpla

I have a large noggin, and I see that the mask you listed is a medium. Would this one also work with those filters?

Large mask

u/coletain · 1 pointr/woodworking

p100 filter for sanding/sawdust.

OV cartridge for finishing/painting.

As for the actual mask, I prefer 3m because the filters are available in every hardware store. This one is my favorite.

u/ThrowMeAway2028 · 1 pointr/OshaApproved

I can't really do that because all the guys would know it was me right away since they all are fine with the working conditions except me.


Also we're inspected like 6+ times a year by various organizations. The air quality is never brought into question. It's all just our tools/doors/vehicles/etc. So I feel like it's "just something you accept" with a job like this. Aside from getting a mask, I'm not 100% sure there even is anything you could do about this kind of shrapnel-based air in circulation.


I'll mark that mask recommendation though and I appreciate the link. In my other research I came across the M2 RZ MASK and the M2.5 RZ MASK which seems to be the same thing as the first just minus a strap. I feel like that mask is a good balance between the full-on double tank masks like this or this but is one step above (visually) the one you linked. Yours could be way better performance-wise than the M2 I linked, though. And it's cheaper so I have to take all of this into consideration since I work 7 days a week all day, so I'd probably burn through these things(filters) fast.

u/Ash_Man · 1 pointr/cigars

I bought my son something very similar to this and it is a lot of fun to use and learn with. He picked the locks on our front and back door the first day. Scary how easy it is when you have something approaching the right tools.

On the turning front, I jumped straight in to hard woods but I guess if you want some cheap wood to hack around on you could get some pine 2x2s at Lowes or Home depot and at least get used to what the various gouges do. I personally wear a full face shield and dust make (just went to this ) with replaceable filters so I am not breathing dust when I turn and sand.

u/Skookum_J · 1 pointr/knifemaking

I use a 3M half face mask that does a pretty good job keeping stuff out, even with an extended goatee. Might not work as well with a big bushy beard.

If you're really worried, you could go with the Resp-O-Rator but it looks kind of uncomfortable to me.

u/martbasi · 1 pointr/modelmakers

For the compressor, make sure really read that review by "Mike".


Just a thought about the respirator, this one costs less and has a quick release?
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Personal-Protective-Equipment-51131494904/dp/B00IF7RCU6