Buying the right masks and respirators can be tricky if you’re not familiar with all the letters and numbers associated with these types of products. By the end of today's video you will have a solid understanding of the terms and types of masks and respirators so that you can confidently purchase what’s right for you. Downloads: MSA Chart: https://bit.ly/3ikJScq 3M Chart: https://bit.ly/3cmmeZ3 Affiliate links to tools and products I like and use (THANK YOU for supporting THA!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN THIS VIDEO: Trend Respirator: https://amzn.to/3pou5KR RZ Mask: https://amzn.to/3vPQLGp BaseCamp Mask: https://amzn.to/3vUHY6f (THE ONE I USE) 3M 6503QL Respirator: https://amzn.to/3vVSGcA MSA Respirator: https://amzn.to/3z4CLKZ (THE ONE I USE) P100 Filters: https://amzn.to/2SYM66C MSA Organic Cartridges: https://amzn.to/3vYQT6v STARBOND CA GLUES: Get 10% OFF your order when you use the discount code THA10 at checkout. https://bit.ly/3h0wWUz TREND TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3omnSQM HAND TOOLS: Best Straight Edge Guide: https://amzn.to/3omQdX6 Combination Square: https://amzn.to/2X79Cgb Speed Square: https://amzn.to/31fv02z Estwing Hammer: https://amzn.to/2VVnHMr Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/2BjHH1H Pry Bar Scraper (better than mine): https://amzn.to/2oGhKXu Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/32gdEUt 15-Inch Utility Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/2IPlHQs Level Set: https://amzn.to/33C56rD POWER TOOLS: Makita 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3GdBML9 Drill Combo Set: https://amzn.to/3lzu32c Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2AGpGua 5" Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/3DASm6d Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2Pvto2C Small Router: https://amzn.to/2nEjDUe Plunge Router: https://amzn.to/3rvxXNo ---------------------------------------------------- Follow me on: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/traininghandsacademy/ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/traininghandsacademy/ My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England. God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Dust mask vs. respirator 1:50 Filter rating system 3:50 NIOSH testing 4:25 RZ, Base Camp, Trend Mask 6:34 Activated Carbon filters & cartridges 7:57 MSA & 3M half-face masks 9:48 Fit & Style 10:31 Exhaust ports 11:28 Knowing when to change filters 12:13 Outro