Mask for leaf shredding?

[JackJ]

A little late this year, but we're finally on the cusp of leaf season. I typically shred/mulch with my MMM, and this year I'll be vacuuming up the results with a Cyclone Rake. I've used surgical type masks in the past, and wonder if there's anything better that's not too cumbersome, too expensive, and that ideally won't make me look like an alien. Any convenient alternatives to the simple paper nose/mouth masks?

A quick search online shows me the RZ masks and a bunch of similar designs. These look like the kind of thing I'm after, if they live up to their claims.

 

[Sodark]

I keep about a half dozen of these around for myself and wife. Use them for a variety of tasks. Good quality, reasonably priced, replaceable filters. Even fits under screen faceshield when using string trimmer.

3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Assembly 6391/07003(AAD), P100 Respiratory Protection, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NDN29O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.yIZBbC6XVEZH

 

[JackJ]

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3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Assembly 6391/07003(AAD), P100 Respiratory Protection, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NDN29O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.yIZBbC6XVEZH

Thanks! That looks like just what I need!

 

[dalola]

A little late this year, but we're finally on the cusp of leaf season. I typically shred/mulch with my MMM, and this year I'll be vacuuming up the results with a Cyclone Rake. I've used surgical type masks in the past, and wonder if there's anything better that's not too cumbersome, too expensive, and that ideally won't make me look like an alien. Any convenient alternatives to the simple paper nose/mouth masks?

A quick search online shows me the RZ masks and a bunch of similar designs. These look like the kind of thing I'm after, if they live up to their claims.

I have the RZ neoprene, like it a lot. Very comfortable to wear, filters well. You can find them on sale for around $15 if you look on-line, and you're not picky about color.

 

[Speedster6185]

I 2nd the RZ Mask. Have 2 of them and like them a lot. Use them for ATV / Trail Bike riding in the hot / dusty summers, residential demolition, concrete saw cutting, everything. They have promo codes all the time if you join their mailing list (BOGO, 30% off, etc).
I have the R2 mask and the high flow active carbon filters.
Enjoy!

 

[JackJ]

I ended up coming across one of the 25% off coupons for RZ, so ordered their R2 mesh mask which arrived yesterday. Feels pretty comfortable/breathable just trying it on. Will put it to the test with the leaf vac and the shredder once things dry up a bit here.

Thanks for all the input!

 

[JeepinMaxx]

I use the Miller P100 that I use with my welder. Low profile and comfortable. Plus I already had one!

BTW - congrats on your Cyclone Rake! I've had mine for over a decade. currently trying to make it work with my BX2660.

Do you have a pic of how yours attaches to the 3 point on your BX?

 

[JackJ]

BTW - congrats on your Cyclone Rake! I've had mine for over a decade. currently trying to make it work with my BX2660.

Do you have a pic of how yours attaches to the 3 point on your BX?

Thread derailment here, but since it's my thread I don't mind a bit: At first I was using an Omni Combo hitch which has holes pre-drilled at the right spacing for the Cyclone Rake, though I needed to use bushings to make the holes smaller.

That worked, but the hitch goes up and down with the mower deck, which was awkward in my situation where I'm raising the deck frequently. It also resulted in tearing up the bushings I was using.

So I've switched to the Cyclone Rake hitch that slides into a 2" receiver hitch, and I now have the BXpanded Quick-On hitch to connect it to, also using a Hi-Low hitch to get the height right.

Good thing I like spending money on tractor accessories! I'll try to remember to snap a pic when I've next got it hooked up.

 

[JeepinMaxx]

Thanks! I just drilled out a draw bar I had. I have a quick hitch on the 3 point I don't want to remove

 

[JackJ]

Thanks! I just drilled out a draw bar I had. I have a quick hitch on the 3 point I don't want to remove

I can still keep my quick hitch on with this setup, as it all extends underneath. If you're using a lateral drawbar that bridges your lower lift points, I'd be careful about shutting off the Cyclone Rake engine before you lift the deck. Might not be an issue, but I worried about oil distribution of the angle got too high. Maybe you won't even need to lift the deck while the CR is hooked up, but I sure did.

 

[Speedster6185]

IF you're still considering RZ Mask, I just got a 25% off promo code for them:
"OCTOBER25" for all black, orange, titanium, and gray masks.