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e Ultimate model and as little as $39 for the DIY standalone cyclone body. Winner: Dust Deputy Connectivity One of the greatest frustrations in dust collection is dealing with various port and hoses sizes. Fortunately, all three kits come with their own short length of hose for connecting the cycl...
This week’s question comes from Rich. He writes: Firstly, thank you for all the time and effort you put into producing such a wonderful Website. My question is this: In one of your video segments you mentioned that increasing the dust collection port diameter of the table saw to 6 inches pr...
...d and make the right decision when the time comes”. Our most recent video, Episode 31- Pencil Holders, has spurred a little conversation about safety. Specifically, a few of my operations in the video were called into question. And honestly, I welcome this. But few topics polarize a room of ...
ear’s worth of use. This year, I have a few safety videos for you including a look at MicroJig’s MJ Splitter, a shootout review of cyclone dust separators, and a lesson on cutting tenons at the bandsaw. The reason for the latter is our recent discussion about living without the tablesaw....
.... Being made from 2x4s and ply, it was a project that really wouldn’t require much from the big tools, which still didn’t have proper dust collection set up. Just about everything was done with a circular saw and a drill. The lumber rack project was filmed and will be released as a video...
This week’s questions comes from Douglas. He writes: I have a question on dust extraction. I have a Delta 2hp dust collection with the HEPA bag, it works great but…. You knew there was a but… :-) Sanding is the issue. I generally hook up my shop vac to the portable disk and be...
Dust collection tips from Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana....
...ually destroy the plastic hook and loop material so in a heavy-use or industrial setting, a long life pad can really save you some headache. Use Dust Collection Most of you should know that the dust created by sanding is incredibly bad for you. I try to hammer this home every year during safety wee...
e feel free to leave a link in the comments section. Thanks everyone for making a solid effort toward improves shop safety! Stu’s Shed – Dust, Guards/Kickbacks, PPE, Misc. Shop Safety, Safety Costs Woodworker’s Guide – Safety Tips for the Wood Turner Part 1 & Part 2 J...
This week’s question comes from Robert. He writes: I would like to ask a question about dust collection. I have a small workshop in my garage and have found dust to be a major problem. I don’t have any large machines but I do have small power tools such as routers, circular saws, bisc...
This week’s question comes from Jason. He writes: No one has ever answered this directly for me, and you are becoming my trusted source! :) It has to do with finishing and dust getting on the finish…I mainly use tung oil now and that fixes the problems since it soaks in and doesn̵...
Here’s our first set of safety-related articles from our friends around the web. Stu’s Shed – Filtering the Safety Message Stu’s Shed – Giving Safety the Finger Tom’s Workbench – Agony of De Feet Matt’s Basement Workshop – Minimize the Dust Hig...