Although the steps for setting up a full collection system are well beyond the scope of this article see my book, woodshop dust control, i will present numerous strategies that will help you get the most out of various dustbusting devices, including air filters, shop vacuums, portable collectors and central dustcollection systems. Get access to 50 stepbystep woodworking plans download the art of woodworking a 440 page guide book plus tons of tips, techniques, videos and guides for woodworkers 100% free. Control the dust and breath easier wood dust in not only messy and annoying, it can pose countless health and safety hazards in the home workshop. Dust control handbook for industrial minerals mining and. Install a safe, clean system for your home workshop american woodworker tool smarts by randy johnson isbn. Workshop dust control american woodworker available for download and read online in other formats. Choosing, using, and maintaining a dust collection system in your woodworking shop is critical for shop safety. Our collection of workshop titles will help you make the most of your woodworking space, from design ideas, dust control tips, building your own workbench, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A complete guide to setting up your own system by nagyszalanczy, sandor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Small shop dust collection simplified by chris black. The book woodshop dust control, revised 202232 by sandor nagyszalanczy is probably the best one out there. Woodshop dust control provides all the information. Get wood dust under control with tips for finding the right shop vacuum. This is a singlestage dust collector which means that everything goes through the impeller and into the collection bag, and the top filter. The small tools will run on a shop vac hooked to the tool. Controlling dust in the workshop is a good book on controlling dust in your workshop. The filter quickly clogs with dust, which reduces suction. The united states government added fine dust to their list of known carcinogens in 2002.
Enter woodworking expert sandor nagyszalanczy, who covers all facets of. The heart of my workshop dust collection system is a delta 1 12 hp, cartridgefiltered dust collector. Dust control never sounds very exciting until youre swimming in dust this book will help you plan ahead. Pdf workshop dust control american woodworker download. I knew very little of dust collection going into this, but after reading this i feel comfortable with building out my system. Workshop dust collection system design the shop wood. For more on central dust collection, see wood magazine, issue 43, june 1991, ppg. Small shop dust collection simplified highland woodworking. And for the budgetminded, there are plans for numerous shopmade dust control devices throughout the book. But the good news is that this completely revised, color edition of woodshop dust control provides all the information you need to protect yourself from wood. Download pdf workshop dust control american woodworker book full free.
Wet spray systems bob franta, david gilroy dust solutions, inc. The dust collector performance ratings should show that at your given static pressure, the cfm it will provide. Learn how to design the most efficient, effective dust collection system for your space. Air and wood particles moving through the dust collection system quickly build up static electricity charges in any nonconductive hose or piping hose or piping not made of metal. Unfortunately, information on choosing the right mask or installing a collection system has been hard to find. According to bill pentz of cyclone and dust collection research, most small shop workers get more fine dust exposure in a few hours woodworking than large. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
Woods chips and sawdust in the woodshop are not just a nuisance they can also present a significant health hazard. Its not as exciting as a new tool or clever storage, but its incredibly important for the health of my lungs. This completely revised color edition includes charts and graphics, uptodate information on the latest products and examples of actual shop systems. Many doityourselfers trying to design and set up a central dust collect system lack the information needed to build such a system until now. Drilling and blasting brian holen, mark schultz, john organiscak, randy reed, andy. With proper dust collection installed, youll spend less time cleaning and more time woodworking. But putting dust control by powered suction like shop vacs and other equipment makes for a almost dust free shop. Switch regions to browse relevant content and shop in u.
Workshop dust control american woodworker fox chapel. This is the revised and updated color version of the original woodshop dust control. A larger workshop with multiple woodworking tools such as a thickness planer, router and table saw, almost require a dust collection system in the 1,100 1,200 cfm cubic feet per minute range. Workshop wednesday dust collector the handymans daughter. In this book, veteran furniture maker and author sandor nagyszalanczy presents a complete overview of solutions to woodshop dust problems. This book also offers tips for keeping a cleaner shop and dustfree tools. This is a good book on how to cut down on dust in your workshop. Workshop dust collection system design sign in to follow this. Woodshop dust control dust control issues and solutions. The book also covers other collection methods such as whole shop air filtration and using shop vacuums for dust collection. Overview of dust exposure assessment and control emily haas, jamie robinson, bob stein, brian holen, jay colinet, mark schultz.
Choosing a dust collector can be anything but simple. Ruby road dust pm 10 monitoring report 20152016 pdf 1. Woodshop dust control provides all the information woodworkers need to protect themselves from wood dust a serious health hazard. Dust control is something you know you should do, but where do you start and how do you. A dust collector has been on my workshop todo list since i first decided to give it an overhaul at the beginning of the year. Sandor has authored and photographed nine books published by the taunton press, including. Woodshop dust control by sandor nagyszalanczy, 9781561584994, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Use a dust collector for bigger, stationary machines, a shop vacuum for. A complete guide to setting up your own system which is a great book showing you how to design your own dust collection. Find everything for dust collection equipment at busy bee tools. It poses a threat in any size shop, and professional guidance is required to manage it. This book covers simple dust control measures like dust fans and dust masks which are important. Small shop dust collection simplified by chris black dust collection is one of those topics you could write a book about and several people have. The first step in designing your system is to draw a floor plan of your shop area including the following see example, page.
How to build a workshop dust management system one. Dust prevention and control manual fort collins, colorado. This book s chapters progress from simple and inexpensive dustcontrol measures, such as wearing a dust mask and ventilating the shop, to more complex and expensive means of capturing and filtering dust, from shop vacuums and portable collectors on up to full central collection systems. The heart of any dust collection system is a dust collector.
An electric celebration and grounded guide, the homeowners ultimate tool guide. Its critical and simple to make your shop a safe place to work and breathe with this nontechnical, easytouse guide to the latest equipment and the most efficient techniques. A shop vac does a halfway decent job of getting big wood chips out of the way, but doesnt do much to control the finer particles you really need to be. Dust collection is one of those topics you could write a book about and several people have. My first suggestion, jim, is to get yourself a good reference book on the topic, such as sandor nagyszalanczys wood shop dust control. A shop vacuum is great for collecting dust and chips in a small shop. Ok, theres really no controlling it but how, what, when and where do you deal with this everpresent workshop nuisance.
Anatole burkin suggests using a threepronged approach to attack dust before it has a chance to endanger your health and dirty your workshop. Jim halbert, the dust hound, of branson, mo, is an experienced engineer who has concentrated a great deal time and effort on demystifying dust collectors and systems for the home workshop. Design information designing your dust collection system. Dont deny the healthhazards of longterm exposure to wood dust in your workshop. Keep your shop and lungs clean with a dust collection system. Weekend woodworkers can develop allergies that will only worsen with increased exposure, and any random spark can turn a pile of dust into a serious fire hazard. These collectors typically have an air flow capacity of from 1,000 to 1,600 cfm. Written in a fun, yet informative style with hundreds of. Woodshop jigs and fixtures, fixing and avoiding woodworking mistakes, woodshop dust control, the wood sanding book, the art of fine tools, setting up shop and power tools. I got the book same day from amazon and since i am. Provides woodworkers with advice on setting up a safe workshop, whether hobbyists or professional. Install a safe, clean system for your home woodshop by american woodworker editors 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A commercial cyclone unit diverts most of the debris into a large hopper. Wow, dust collection is a fine art and no one is going to be able to give you a definitive answer off the cuff.
My present workshop is 12 of a garage and my method involves a shop vac, broom and dust pan and a leaf blower. Dust collection for the small shop finewoodworking. Start taking control with dust collectors for your particular tools, dusk masks and helmets, and air movers you can buy or make, as. The book is filled with practical information on designing, building and installing a system thats right for your shop. Fine dust and other woodworking residue arent just bad for your stains and varnishes. See more ideas about garage workshop, shop dust collection and dust collection. Dust, also known as particulate matter, is made up of solid particles in the air that consist primarily of dirt and soil but can also contain ash, soot, salts, pollen, heavy metals, asbestos, pesticides, and other materials. Works fine and my table saw has a dust catch on it. More importantly, proper dust collection helps protect you from known health hazards that have been linked to wood dust. Chapter 1 dust collection systems 6 chapter 2 selecting a dust collector 22 chapter 3 designing a system 38 chapter 4 installing the system 56 chapter 5 shopmade pickups 68 chapter 6 shopmade jigs and fixtures 82 chapter 7 maintenance and repair 102 chapter.
I thought about installing a 3 hp unit, but the 1 12 hp model has proven to deliver more than enough suction, even for the dustiest of machines i use. Though it might be hard to get excited about dust collection when your shop and budget are small, it should be a priority. I had a dust controller already and hooked it up to my miter saw plus i built a hood for miter saw. Dust collection choosing the best dust collector and system design. Dust collection basics book klingspors woodworking shop. Woodworking dust collection equipment saw dust vacuum dust. Find out all the tips and techniques to tame sawdust in your woodworking shop. Wholeshop dust collection efficiency has quite a few variables to it that all impact how effectively your dust collector and ducting system will work. Three diy plans for different air scrubbers are also included. Woodshop dust control, author, sandor nagyszalanczy a comprehensive book discussing dust control issues and solutions sold at highland woodworking. This is a practical and important guide for all woodworkers, and an essential book for anyone putting together a new wood shop. If you own a workshop, you know how tiring it can be to sweep up sawdust all the time, and thats why im excited to integrate the 786 with all my workshop tools. Dust collectors can be as simple as a shop vac or as complex as a huge baghouse for manufacturing plants.
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