superglue burning eyes

[Farrell]

And then there is always a quality full-face respirator.

Terry Farrell
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael Spalding 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:00 AM
  Subject: Re: superglue burning eyes


  Peter and Patrick,

  Me too.  I like to use open windows, or a small fan, to create a cross draft.  I work from left to right and keep my head ahead of the area I've already juiced, with draft from right to left, to keep the fumes headed away from my eyes.  In addition to the respirator, safety glasses with side shields.  Every little bit helps.

  Mike


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: J Patrick Draine 
    To: Pianotech List
    Sent: 4/26/2006 5:53:03 AM 
    Subject: Re: superglue burning eyes


    Peter,
    You are not alone! It does seem that some folks are not as sensitive to CA fumes as we are, though. 
    Although I haven't tried it, some techs have had success with "no odor" formulations of CA. While I voiced some scepticism that "just cuz you can't smell it doesn't mean its good for you", those in the know replied that its vapors are actually heavier, and less likely to float up into one's face. 
    Patrick Draine


    On 4/26/06, Poole Peter <ppoole at metrocast.net> wrote: 
      Hi,

      About a year ag, I  joined the host of techs using superglue to fix
      loose tuning pins; early on, I put up with burning throat, nose, eyes.

      Recently I have been using an OSHA approved respirator, which has cured 
      my burning nose and throat; but my eyes, oh my!
      After about 15 minutes they start (and progressively get worse
      throughout the procedure) watering, then stinging, then burning. This
      is in spite of running a fan, open windows, etc. 

      Question: am I alone in this, perhaps because of extreme sensitivity
      that others don't have, or some allergic reaction? Or, have others
      experienced this, and found an answer?


      Peter Poole
      Registered Piano Technician 
      Piano Technicians Guild

      ppoole at metrocast.net

      www.poolephoto.net



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