Is sanding a Sanke Keg hazardous?

[doublehaul]

Sanding a stainless steel keg definitely puts some "metal dust" in the air. Is it dangerous?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_fume_fever

 

[MaxStout]

It would be wise to wear a dust mask. SS isn't toxic, but you still don't want little particles of it (and sandpaper) getting into your lungs. Also, eye protection is a good idea.

 

[fuzzy2133]

There has been a really big shift across all trades (house painting to welding) to not breath vapors, fumes or dust. A lot of it is from learning about the effects to the lungs from breathing asbestos to sniffing paint pens.

 

[Monster Mash]

Double post

 

[Monster Mash]

Sanding a stainless steel keg definitely puts some "metal dust" in the air. Is it dangerous?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_fume_fever

You should wet sand stainless and use a fine grit. You do not want to put any deep scratches in it.

 

[Gixxer]

The effects on the lungs are different, however both are still bad for you. Wet sanding knocks down the metal dust, or wear a P95 rated respirator. I have a 3M 7500 mask with 2091 filter cartridges. They are actually P100 (even better than P95). I wear mine when I do work in the garage that makes any sort of dust.

 

[doublehaul]

Well i hit my keg with a disc sander and 120 then 240 grit, no mask, yesterday. I was outside but what a ******* i am. Theres so many blogs and YouTube videos about doing just that that i didnt give it a second thought, not that that's an excuse. Im going to hand sand with 320 tomorrow and ill wear a mask. I really just wanted to get the dirt and stickers off but as soon as i started i wished i hadn't.

 

[outside92129]

Metal fume fever is often from welding - some of the metals (zinc, etc) get vaporized and gets breathed in. Sanding has its own share of risks but much easier to deal with- masks, etc.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Well i hit my keg with a disc sander and 120 then 240 grit, no mask, yesterday. I was outside but what a ******* i am. Theres so many blogs and YouTube videos about doing just that that i didnt give it a second thought, not that that's an excuse. Im going to hand sand with 320 tomorrow and ill wear a mask. I really just wanted to get the dirt and stickers off but as soon as i started i wished i hadn't.

Dirt and stickers? Wouldn't it have just been quicker and easier to use a solvent like WD-40 then soapy water for the dirt and oils? Or are you wanting a nice shiny keg like many of those keggles I have seen?

 

[doublehaul]

Dirt and stickers? Wouldn't it have just been quicker and easier to use a solvent like WD-40 then soapy water for the dirt and oils? Or are you wanting a nice shiny keg like many of those keggles I have seen?

Yeah solvent probably would have been easier! It had like some tar on it though, it had been outside for awhile. No, I don't care if it's shiny. But it does look decent now.

 

[Gixxer]

I bet it was pretty gross when you blew your nose after...