AO Safety 95190 Woodworker's Respirator

I have been using this mask for a year or so. It's as comfortable as I could ask for, not that I like having something strapped to my face :). I can feel the resistance to my breathing, but it's really not bad. There are no leaks that I notice. It's also durable. I put it on and off frequently and occasionally drop it - no problems. I do notice that one of the exhaust valves is usually stuck when I put the mask on, but I just put one hand over the other valve, blow out a puff of air, and it's good to go.

This is a great product that, apparently, is no longer supported by AO Safety/AeAro/3M. I have not been able to find replacement filters.

Although I do a bit of woodworking, I originally purchased this respirator in 1998 for use while cutting my lawn (helps me with dust and pollen - no sinus problems afterwards). It got heavy use as I must cut my 1 acre lawn at least weekly during growing season here in the deep south. I finally retired it a few weeks ago after a long and hard search for an EXACT replacement. I found it to be both rugged yet very comfortable. It mad a good seal around my mouth and nose, even with my moustache. Filters are easy to change and the whole mask is washable. If it had not been for the rubber head strap finally deteriorating, I would still be using it after 11 years. I am very please that the new replacement has a better grade of rubber for the head strap. I'm looking forward to seeing if I can't break that 11 year record. AO Safety 95190 Woodworker's Respirator

The mask is a lung saver; do not think that the disposable masks at the box stores do the job of protecting your health. The price of a good mask is incidental compared to the damage even casual dusty conditions can do. This mask comfortably seals to allow only filtered breathing--a feat that the dainty masks at the box stores simply does not do.

I bought this respirator at the peak of the H1N1 Swine flu scare. The filter included in this respirator is a NIOSH certified N95 filter, which is the recommended standard used by health care professionals. The dust masks that people tend to wear to ward off virus are virtually useless at preventing disease, other than to stop you from putting your hands near your mouth or nose. This is an inexpensive option to actually provide some protection, if you are so inclined.

I am also a handy man and have used it in the garage while doing some cutting/sanding projects. I find that it fills with dust very quickly, but this is encouraging as the filter is clearly doing its job. I also have a twin cartridge 95115 respirator from AO Safety, which I prefer when working around the garage, as it has two filters, and therefore clogs a little less quickly.

This respirator is the best one I have ever used. Beats the disposables hands down. This respirator has never fogged my glasses. Only cons that prevents a five star are:
1. The bridge of my nose gets a little sore after wearing for a lengthy time (2+ hours)
2. It takes a little time to get used to breathing through this device, especially if the filter is getting filled up.
Other than those two details, love this respirator!

I wear it and almost forget its on, I read the reviews about fit, and had some concerns,(7-5/8" hat) but have not had a problem, bought it 10/7/07 for hobby woodworking, and am still waiting to change the filter. (bought filters at time of purchase) I have the bigger model too, for painting, staining, its also great,(Safety-95090-Quicklatch) these 95090 Quicklatch filters, take the actual smell out of the air.

This mask is very comfortable for long wear. Its designed so that the bottom rests just below your lip. Testing the seal on this yields excellent results. Filters are easy to replace.

This respirator is comfortable enough that its not a bother to wear ever for long hours in the shop. Filters are inexpensive and simple to replace, straps are easy to adjust and seal over mouth and nose is tight. Highly recommended!

I tried these & they pushed my prescription glasses up on my nose till I could only see through the bifocals. I ended up getting the 3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95. Not recommended for prescription glasses!

I wear a ton of dust masks around the job site. I have bad allergies AND if you tend to read up on the materials your using and demo-ing, you'll find that everything should have a MR. YUK skull and crossbones sticker on it. My grandfather died from asbestos. I don't plan on following in his footsteps. I've got a dust mask or respirator for everything. The 3M dust masks with the little valve are great, but they don't really protect you against anything smaller than splinter sized particles (if you read the back label). But you can wear them all day and not come home feeling like you've inhaled an entire 2'x6' x 8' of treated lumber and you can blow your nose and NOT be horrified by the brown and chunky mess in your hanky. I saw this AO Saftey 95190 mask and bought it up. It is nothing more than the middle man between the paper mask and the full blown respirator. You can breath easier in it than you can, say, the AO lead mold organic vapor respirator, and the large upfront intake and duel side outflow valves have a lot to do with it. You can keep it a bit looser cause your only using it for sanding clean untreated, unstained, unpainted wood, RIGHT?! Do not expect this mask to separate the real bad guys from your lungs. And your not going to want to go three hours in this thing either. Know what its used for, and in what conditions. be safe. Here's to our good and long health

At the time of purchase, the description for this item states that it comes with 2 filters. In fact, it only comes with one filter. This shouldn't be too big of a deal since you probably ordered the replacement filters when you purchased the respirator. Overall, I am happy with this product and it is a big improvement over disposable masks.

I should have bought this respirator a long time ago. Works much better than typical paper masks. Comfortable for long periods. I have found that I use this more than paper masks. NO MORE STINKING PAPER MASKS. I can buy the replaceable paper filters locally.

This is a good value. It's comfortable and fits well. The fit is different from most respirators I've used in that it doesn't cover the chin, but seals above the chin under the lower lip. This helps it seal better over facial hair. The drawback is that it tends to flop open when bending over unless it is tightened considerably more. I've been able to find a happy medium. It is much better filtering than the white particle masks and lighter weight than the bulkier two cartridge respirators. My sinuses and lungs are much clearer at the end of a day of sanding. I don't normally write reviews, but this product is distinct enough it deserves recognition.

I have been using this Respirator for months and i love it, i work at a UPS Hub and it gets VERY dusty, especially when i am unloading parcels inside trailers, this Respirator has literally been a life saver to me and a few co workers i bought it for.
One of my co workers had allergies so i got his this Respirator and he no longer has any allergies, awesome!

I highly recommend this to anyone who's like me and works in a dusty environments, it's the best $14 you'll spend.

The AO Safety 95190 Woodworkers Breather really works, keeping your lungs free of micro dust that makes life and woodworking hell. This is a "Can't go wrong" item. I love it!!! Happy Woodworking..

I have been using this mask design since 1978 and like the soft, snug fit I get.
Pretty easy to breathe in too.
JIM

I am a woodworker and have a lung disease called COPD. I have tried those silly paper masks, the more expensive 3M masks and full-face North Lunar masks. The issue I face has to do with inhaling. I only inhale 30% of a normal lung capacity, so other masks cut off my oxygen supply completely. (Not so good if you really enjoy breathing.)

This mask is light-weight, doesn't fog my eye glasses and, believe it or not, I am able to breath without any restrictions. It must be the large air intake in the front of the mask.

I also bought the Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame. These work great with this mask AND fit over my prescription eye glasses with no problem.

This dust mask (respirator) is great. It is very comfortable, does what it is supposed to do, and doesn't cost a lot. It is far superior to the typical disposable respirators.

I was a bit skeptical of how this mask would perform, as I yet to meet a mask that I could wear for more than 3 minutes at a time, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I've been using a standard 3M type mask that you find at home improvement stores, but my safety glasses were constantly getting fogged up, and I was still getting particulate matter under the mask, especially when sanding on my lathe. I got this mask because the reviews were good, especially from fellow woodturners, and they were spot on. This thing is so comfortable that I even use it while doing finish scraping/skewing of my wood turning projects. Highly recommended.

A reasonable wood dust filter for the price. A little restrictive in moving air in and out but bareable. Fits over my big nose and seals well enough to avoid fogging my safety glasses. Which is my original peeve with paper filter masks - always fogging my safety glasses especially in either hot or cold weather. In the end a good dust collection system is the solution but this is a reasonable $15 fix.

This is a great product. My husband uses it for yard work and it has helped with his allergies.

I purchased this mask to do electrical work in the attic and am not disappointed. The price was great and it worked perfectly to filter out the fiberglass dust, no more hacking and coughing. Wore the mask for about 2 hours while I was rewiring and found it to be very comfortable. I would definatley recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensieve particle mask.

I have worn many different MSA approved respirators and was very skeptical of this one being much better than a paper mask. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality fit and filtering of this mask. While it is designed for woodworking particles (sawdust) I have used it to help with other particles (like whatever it is that makes me sneeze and my nose run that is under the house) with great results.

AO Safety 95190 Woodworker's Respirator....We have been installing cellulose insulation in homes for over 30 years and have found this item to work the best for our type of work..very durable,easy to clean and change filters. With daily use we have had them hold up for almost a year.The head/neck strap is the weakest link but will last the same amount of time if rinsed off occasionally.

CPC,Michigan...insulating for 32 years

The woodworker respirator works well, just as expected. It obviously filters out the dust; it does not fog glasses.

I have ordered a fair amount of stuff from Amazon over the past week, and have noticed some major changes in the MO of how Amazon seems to be treating customers, prompting me to do these reviews, the first I have ever done. At the time of doing these reviews, I haven't even received some these products, but I feel I must share my experience and opinions with other all of you who spend money with Amazon and make its executives very rich! Please check out some of my other reviews relating to Amazon changing the vendor, price and shipping rates on the same web page/product several times within a 24hrs period. What I now call Amazon roulette shopping.

This review is related to choosing I "FREE Super Saver Shipping". It seems to me that if one opts for "FREE Super Saver Shipping", Amazon will intentionally hold up some of your orders at their distribution warehouses. The evidence for this with this product is that at the time of writing this review, on the product page they make the following statement. "Want it delivered Monday, October 27? Order it in the next 14 hours and 8 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout." I ordered this and other products 'Order Date: October 21, 2008' and my shipping date is given as "Shipping estimate: October 27, 2008". Amazon can get the product to me by October 27, if I pay so clearly these items are in stock NOW and ready to ship, yet I am having to wait until October 27, before Amazon will even start to ship my product. It seems obvious to me that this has nothing to do with shipping speed and all to do with Amazon holding up the processing on purchases that use "FREE Super Saver Shipping".

The reason seems equally as obvious, Amazon are trying to coerce it's customers into paying for shipping (which seems to have really increased these days) or to sign up for "Amazon Prime membership" and gouge customers annual membership fee of $79. With the other issues mentioned in my other reviews in Amazon service and sales ethics, it makes one wonder about doing business with such a company.

This mask works very well and is comfortable. Not only is this mask better than any other mask I have tried, but it is the only one that does not fog up my glasses. I bought it strictly for wood working, to keep out dust, not fumes.

Great alternative to paper masks. I purchased this mask so that I would be able to work outside with my allergies. At first it was a little uncomfortable on the bridge of my nose, but after I loosened the strap I could wear it all day long. Filters very well but can get warm/sweaty with temperatures above 80. Fair trade in my opinion for being able to be out doors and mow the lawn again.

This is the first respirator I have bought and did so based on other customer reviews. So far it has worked exceptionally well. I have recently even grown a beard and it still seals to my face without excessive pressure. The filters seem to do well and have prevented inhalation of dust. It functions considerably better than disposable fiber masks.

My allergic self has a tough time with dust, even though I like home DIY projects and woodworking. I've tried a couple of disposable masks, while blanching at the cost of the various powered respirators. I bought this one based on the reviews, and couldn't be happier. I have a large, Charlie Brown-sized head, AND a beard, and the mask fits comfortably. I wear it for extended periods of time, and, other than feeling a bit like a minor player in a Star Wars cantina, I don't mind it. I also wear safety glasses much of the time, on top of my prescription glasses, and everything fits. On my most recent sawing adventure, long, dusty cuts in MDF didn't leave me with the little nagging cough I use to experience for a week afterward.

If you hate sucking in sawdust, it's hard to beat this thing, especially at this price point.

I hate to differ with some of the reviewers but this mask is supposed to rest just below the lower lip on the face not down over the chin. I for one find this an easy mask to wear and work with because it doesn't feel as though someone is covering your face with a huge cumbersome mask. If it feels good on my face, I'll wear it, otherwise it'll sit on the bench in a corner. Thank you.
Jeff

The fit is good (feels good on my flat, hairless face) and it functions well. The straps aren't the best and can slip a bit with use, but you can make your own or use a set you like from another/other mask. In the deep south heat it can get pretty wet inside the mask, but it won't effect the mask to much (and it is the same for all masks). Can't beat it for the price. Cheaper than the big box AO paint masks, or 3M masks, but you can't find replacement filters as easily either.

I have used this respirator for several years now and thought it was time to buy an additional one to stay with my work truck. I am an electrician and a professional woodworker and this respirator keeps the the dust from attic insulation to shop sawdust from being inhaled and does not fog up my glasses, which a pain in the neck if you are working with both hands and don't have a third to clean your glasses off, and you can't beet the price.

These converter kits for mold based ear/Nostril plugs have devout followers in Russia where the crops are said to stink of "one hundred corpses" after fermenting. They can be used for the ears and nose, thereby effectively eliminating any source for bacterial congestion. Developed by a Prussian doctor who had constant to moderate sinus infections.

The mask description says it's large but it is actually more on a medium side.

I've used a North 5500 for quite a while due to comfort, price and effectivity. I find this AO product to be perfect for basic respirator needs. The filtering seems to be acceptable for general dust use. The due exhaust ports provide minimal resistance and the single strap self adjusts for a comfortable fit. I'll leave my other respirator for more demanding uses and keep this one handy for the majority of my needs. I recommend you give it a try. Stay safe and live long.

Bought this at a good price to use while cutting laminate flooring. Worked great for that. Also, Used it while grinding down some concrete. Again, worked great. Then used while mowing as it was very dry and dusty, with a lot of pollen.

I have been building flutes for the past year and have had to use disposable dusk masks that never seemed to fit. Once you learn to pull the bottom rubber band over your head and seat the mask, then pull the other strap up and over, the mask seats, seals, and goes on easily. It is now a relief not to worry about the PVC and sometimes toxic wood dust that I was not quite getting trapped in those throwaway masks. Do yourself a favor and order extra filters. It only takes a second to be safe.

This mask is the best I have found for easy clean breathing while wood working. The seal is tight on inhale and exhale, which means my glasses don't fog up.

This mask is comfortable [for a mask] and surely filters dust well enough. I did shave my beard to ensure complete fit to face. The one problem is that in a cold or cool shop,moisture builds up in mask and if you have been wearing it for awhile, drops will fall out of exit vents and land on whatever you are working on.

I purchased this a couple of months ago and have had a chance to use it several times. The first time I put it on I was a little apprehensive about the way it fit, but I did get used to the fit pretty quickly. It is a little strange to have the bottom sitting on your chin and not under it, but the mask seals fine for me. I would guess that if you have a long face, the mask may not work, but it fits my face fine. If fact- I don't even notice how it fits anymore.

It seals, keeps the dust out and keeps my safety glasses from fogging up. The only complaint (and it's minor) I have is that I've has some condensation issues, but that's probably due to the cold temps in the garage when I'm working. Besides- a damp mask is much better than brown lung.

I'll never go back to the safety masks again.

I bought this respirator because I'm doing a lot of sanding and woodworking. When I got the package I read the instructions to make sure the fit was right. Well, the fit wasn't just right. While it was fairly comfortable, the fit was okay but not as good as the instructions indicated it should be. In fact the instructions said something like... if the fit/seal isn't tight, don't use.
I guess I have a big nose or too high cheek bones or something.
Well, I thought the so-so fit was much better than the old paper masks so I gave it a try anyway. While it's not the best fit I think it's better than what I had before. I'll be looking for that right fit somewhere else though. For me this is one of those items where I need to try it on before purchasing but you can't do that even in a store until you buy and open the package.

I think the 3M units are easier to put on and probably are equally effective.

easy to wear, small, and light, and is not a burden to put on and take off- which makes all the difference. once you put it on, it works great, easy to breath through, and you hardly even notice that you've got protection - but you DO. ever since I started using it I stopped having wooddust taste and small all day long which is a tremendous hazard. I highly recommend this product.

The only thing that could have been better is if it was slightly larger..not by much. I'm 5'11" and have a normal head size, and when I position the respirator on my nose, it covers my mouth, but it doesnt cup my chin... so it just feels a bit odd - still does the job, so I'm happy about that, but it would have been nice if it was a bit longer to fit better.

This mask is great. I suffer from very bad sinus problems. And this does the trick. Stops Dust and my nose is very happy. Very easy to breath in.

the mask is fairly small, appears to be cheaply made especially the rubber strap - this strap will not stand the test of time. had i actually seen it in the hardware store i never would have bought, particularly at the near to $15 price. To me, the price/value would be more apt in the $8 range. It certainly does not look like the pic on amazon - the pic makes it appear larger than it is, the surface area of the filter hence will be limited in it's ability to handle larger volumnes of air over time- but then they want you to buy replacement filters faster.

The mask fits my face perfectly. It's comfortable and easy to ware for long periods of time. You can breathe normally and the vents keep it from getting hot or muggy inside the mask.

The straps are adjustable and hold firm. I don't think they'll stretch out any time soon.

One thing I didn't like was that I didn't see any information on the packaging about how to order replacement filters... That could just be me though. Lucky for us Amazon has them. AO Safety Replacement Filters for Woodworker's Respirator, 4-Pack #95191

I think the concept of this woodworkers respirator is great but unless your a very small person or a child these will not work. I am 5'11 and have an average size head. When these are properly installed the bottom part of my mouth is exposed and does not fit properly. When it is fitted around my mouth, it does not fit right around my nose. The rubber mask needs to be a little larger to conform around the areas it needs to cover.

This is the first respirator I've ever worn that I would truly say is comfortable. It doesn't fog my safety glasses, it doesn't get hot and stuffy, and the rubber seals fit nicely. It works great, and after a few minutes, I didn't even notice it was there!