Dust
collection systems are found in all professional
woodworking shops, but many do it yourselfers
neglect this important element of their shop.
This is a mistake, since without a dust collection
system you are creating a dirtier shop environment
and you may even be exposing yourself to hazardous
chemicals like urea formaldehyde. If you are
setting up your workshop and want to work like
a professional you should ensure that you have
a top quality dust collection system in place – not
only will you find it easier to keep your shop
clean and free of sawdust, you will literally
sleep better at night without sneezing!
Woodshop dust collection
Woodshop dust collection is a vital part of
the woodworking industry, so many companies produce
systems designed to suck the dust away from your
stationary tools. One of the benefits of having
dust collection in your shop is that you will
never have to worry about tools like your table
saw or scroll saw becoming difficult to use because
of sawdust accumulation. You can also be assured
that once you cut, drill, or router pieces they
will be ready to quickly move to the next step
of the crafting process. While these efficiencies
may not seem like much on one project, over time
they can add up to hundreds of shop hours.
Getting the right dust filters
Once you have purchased and installed your dust
collection machinery and hoses, you are ready
to turn it on and start working. Your system
will require periodic maintenance, however, and
it is especially important that you change your
dust filters regularly to ensure that your system
works at peak performance whenever you turn it
on. It is a good idea to order several extra
filters when you purchase your system; this can
save on shipping (if you are ordering online)
and you may be able to negotiate for these filters
to be part of the purchase price.
Dust collector cartridges
One option for many dust collectors is cartridge
type filters that can be cleaned and reused.
Using these dust collection cartridges can save
you money when operating your dust collection
systems.
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