r/caving • u/SettingIntentions • 2d ago

Mask/eye protection + other product recommendations for drilling?

Is any N95 fine to protect against the Silica that comes from drilling into limestone, or do I need to be particular with what I buy? I was looking at some half-face 3m respirators and then thinking to get some N95 particulate filters, plus just some tight goggles.

Also, any drill + drill bit recommendations? I am intending to use Petzl Pulse, the removable 12mm bolts.

I have many 3m vflex sitting around from last fire season (I live in Southeast Asia), would that be enough? I rather get 3m for drilling... For extra safety.

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u/Man_of_no_property 2d ago

Skip the mask, keep the eye protection. Dust exposure is negligible, even when hand drilling. If you try to keep the impact low, why don't you drill 10mm ablakovs and use 5,5mm dyneema for rigging?

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u/CleverDuck i like vertical 1d ago

I concur. Not sure why you're being downvoted.