Is there fiberglass in breadboards and is it safe to drill i

[capitano]

Is it safe to touch particles from pcb/vero board drilling ?

 

[Neil]

"capitano" <sdfsdf@Fsdfsdf.sfdsdf> wrote in message
news:bfu5ae02gsu@enews3.newsguy.com...

Is it safe to touch particles from pcb/vero board drilling ?
afaik it's safe.

I believe it is inhaled particles which cause damage - like when insulating
lofts with the blanket stuff. Also the thin fibres catch in your skin and
irritate. PCB bits tend to be little lumps not long and thin.
So just take normal precautions when drilling to not breathe in the dust.
hth
Neil

 

[A E]

capitano wrote:

Is it safe to touch particles from pcb/vero board drilling ?

Sure, but I wouldn't bake muffins with them. I keep a vacuum cleaner going when
I drill stuff on the press.

 

[capitano]

afaik it's safe.
I believe it is inhaled particles which cause damage - like when insulating

Is it OK to use the loft as a storage place, I think we have this insulation
up there and it's exposed between the beams, i.e. there is no floor there?

lofts with the blanket stuff. Also the thin fibres catch in your skin and
irritate. PCB bits tend to be little lumps not long and thin.
So just take normal precautions when drilling to not breathe in the dust.
hth
Neil

 

[Neil]

"capitano" <sdfsdf@Fsdfsdf.sfdsdf> wrote

Is it OK to use the loft as a storage place, I think we have this <glass
fibre> insulation
up there and it's exposed between the beams, i.e. there is no floor there?
No problem. Just don't roll around on it. Treat it with respect and don't

disturb it unless you have to. If you have to, then wear clothes that cover
most/all skin, and use gloves so the fibres don't stick in your fingers.
B&Q places sell cheap little face masks to stop you inhaling it. They're OK
for occasional / home use.
hth
Neil

 

[cornytheclown]

"capitano" <sdfsdf@Fsdfsdf.sfdsdf> wrote in message news:<bfu5ae02gsu@enews3.newsguy.com>...

Is it safe to touch particles from pcb/vero board drilling ?

most particles or materials small enough to be inhaled are not good
for you....I think sand is bad for you if inhaled under the right
conditions.

wear a cheap mask if you are worried about inhaling the stuff....or
buy a "better" disposal mask....you can reuse it if you keep it put
away in between use.

 

[Fred Abse]

On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:43:41 +0100, cornytheclown wrote:

I think sand is bad for you if inhaled under the right conditions.

Gives you silicosis - nasty!

My Grandad died of that.

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