Wondering whether an air filter in my basement (where I do minor woodworking, build simple boxes, trim, etc), in lieu of a full blow dust collection system, would work? What are the limitations of an air cleaner/filter? Are the air cleaners loud? Advise anyone.
Thanks, Chris
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I took an old furnace fan and made a box around it with three filters in front of it to collect dust in my Dad's shop. Then ducted the exhaust to the other side of the room to create an air turnover. Works well enough.
If I can find the pics I'll post them.
Here they are
every discussion that I have read says that the smallest particles are the most dangerous as these are the ones that make it all the way into your lungs and do the damage. Get a HEPA rated filter that filters down 5 microns or less. leevalley.com has some examples of dust collectors. It's like cigarettes, it's the smoke that kills, not the tobacco.
< it's the smoke that kills, not the tobacco>
Perfect example of a "specious" argument. Like, "It's not the gun, or bullets that kill - it's those holes in your body where stuff leaks out"
;-)
Forrest
It's not the holes that are the problem, it's that you never have a patch kit with you with the right size plugs.
I think you need to break the dust down into two categories. The big pieces fall to the ground pretty fast and you have to clean them up which can be a pain if you are trying to make stuff. The bigger stuff your body can handle pretty well.
The smaller particles can float around for some time since they are so light, they go right through some filters, and your lungs aren't built to handle them.
Some filter systems do one or the other and some do both but are more expensive.
If you want something that is quiet the price usually goes up.
You really should post this over at the Fine Woodworking forum.
Thanks for the input.