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   RenaissanceRestorations | Oct 17, 2004 11:37pm | #1

   I've owned the "Silent Paint Remover" for abour a year now, and it has more than paid for itself. Makes paint removal much easier than a heat gun.

   Joe

   Renaissance Restorations
   Antique & Victorian Home Restoration Services
   http://www.renaissancerestorations.com

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   hdblackburn | Oct 18, 2004 05:39am | #2

   Thank you. Apparently there is a new kid on the block called Golden Paint Remover by Bayzi. I has a two element, hi/low temp switch. I don't know how useful that is. The Bayzi is $399.

   http://www.bayzi.com/CPStorefrontend24/CandyPress/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=15

   Speedheater is $435. I think one element. One setting?

   http://www.air-nailers.com/Product.jsp?sku=SH1100

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   RenaissanceRestorations | Oct 19, 2004 01:43am | #3

   Speedheater has 2 elements. http://www.silentpaintremover.com has more3 information on the unit :)Renaissance RestorationsAntique & Victorian Home Restoration Serviceshttp://www.renaissancerestorations.com

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   hdblackburn | Oct 20, 2004 03:00am | #4

   Thanks RM, I ordered the one from your site, I liked the tool kit and got that one with the window tools also. Hope I don't scorch any skin. Cross your fingers for me.

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   hdblackburn | Oct 28, 2004 01:37am | #5

   The machine came from RM's site without a hitch. Fast delivery. The $250 worth of scraping tools seems a bit of an overkill at present.

   Possession of the 150 year old project takes place next week.

   Ya know, this machine looks identical to those $60 infrared quartz heaters you can buy at any general store. I am tempted to buy one of those and report back the comparison. The replacment elements are also $60. this gizmo is fairly uncomplicated . Anyone familiar with a table lamp, or better yet ####halogen shop lamp assembly, has the electrical know how to to rig their own it seems.

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   hdblackburn | Nov 18, 2004 06:17pm | #6

   The tool is working as advertized. I have been using my normal paint scrappers more than the fancy $250 set. They have their place though. I think the hi/lo mode on the machine by Bayzi may have been helpful, especially when working on the windows. Sometimes a little heat while scraping is handy. The constant high heat seem too much, promoting smoke formation.

   I don't recommend working the sashes in place, except to loosen the it from the stops. It is far easier on the bench with more control from cracking the panes. I got practice first on the already cracked panes. The learning curve is fast with this tool.

   Man, stripped pain is heavier than I expected!

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   zendo | Nov 30, 2004 07:41am | #7

   its considered hazardous waste too once it is removed from the windows- lead.

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   hdblackburn | Nov 30, 2004 12:37pm | #8

   That is an excellent thought to be reminding amatures such as myself. There are several pros in the neighborhood I have been watching for tips. They may do well to be watching me. One had been removing suspicious looking tile from an ancient floor; the other a complete rehab of an old house including paint stripping and floor sanding. There was not a single piece of safety equiptment I could recognize in place except descent shoes and cool looking sun glasses. Both crews were from licenced and "respected" contractors.I admit the specific gov and industry specifications can be vague about what specific "do list" is best for hazardous material. They all state the obvious concerns, unfortuately interpretation is up to the user many of the times. For instance, I have seen particle masks recommended. Those surgical masks lack the seal fitting of a respirator mask, and as a physician having spent many hours in the surgical suite the air one breaths with a surgical mask on comes from around the seal.So I wear my particulate respirator and paper suit while working with and double-bagging the dregs. I thank heavens that I chose to do this job in the late fall, it sure can get hot underneath that mimimal protection, even while ventilating from cold fresh air.

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   zendo | Nov 30, 2004 06:21pm | #9

    I didn't want to come across as pushy, but I am lead certified if you have any questions.  There was also a good article in Journal of Light Construction about lead safe remodeling a few months ago.  I will look up the month if you want to find it.  It had a review of tools as well that are suitable for lead. 

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   hdblackburn | Nov 30, 2004 10:40pm | #10

   That is much appreciated.

   You know, I am going to replace my steam boiler that has a nice coat of asbestis on it and 6o feet of asbestis insulation on the mains. Please don't giggle too much, but given how little protection these guys around here are offering themselves, I figure I can remove this more safely than any of them. I have three large HEPA units, the areas are very isolated from living areas, behind barrier walls and easily accessed. I don't want my family neighbors or their pets at any risk from carefree contractors.