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    Nov 6, 2009, 04:49 AM
    Breathing in glass dust
    I bought an engraver today and was rather excited to try it out so as soon as I got home I ripped the packet open and started engraving some glass...

    It wasn't until after I finished my little project I read the package saying that you should wear protective eyewear and a mask...

    It was only a small project but I was working on it for maybe half an hour indoors.

    Is there any risk of something nasty happening?

    My throat feels itchy but I don't know if that is just me being paranoid now.

    Thanks.



    Oh and yes, I have definitely learnt my lesson and will always wear a mask now ;)
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    Nov 6, 2009, 04:53 AM
    I seriously doubt that using a home engraver to decorate some glass would create any real hazard as the amount of dust produced would be so minuscule. Probably wearing eye protection is a good idea but I don't really think you run the risk of any respiratory harm.
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    Nov 6, 2009, 04:58 AM

    Thanks s_cianci.

    I tend to worry too much :o
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    Nov 6, 2009, 06:34 AM

    http://www.dana-ridge.com.au/content...ed%20Glass.pdf
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    Nov 6, 2009, 06:44 AM

    Thank you KISS, that was very helpful!

    I feel more at ease now, I will still wear the mask and glasses obviously but now I know the risk is nothing more than a little irritation.
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