A proper dust collection system is what separates good workshops from great ones. A well thought out system will provide a safer work environment and you'll spend less time cleaning and more time building. In the above video, Steve Maxwell takes us through his woodworking shop and shares his tips for setting up an effective dust collection system. His system consists of a main dust collector, ambient air purifier and ductwork that connects everything. 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. These would include the systems from Jet and Delta that cost in the thousands. A smaller workshop that would typically be seen in a garage, can get away with a workshop vac or smaller dust collector like the Rockler Dust Right that runs at 650 CFM and will run $250. An ambient air cleaner removes all of the fine wood particles that can end up in your lungs.

This unit from Delta will recycle all of the air in a 20'X20'X8' space up to 22 times/hour and removes particles larger than 1 micron. ionizer air purifier untuk mobilWe also recommended that you wear a dust mask, or even better a respirator, anytime you make dust.air duct cleaning suffolk nyBuying a dust collection system is easy, determining your layout and design is the hard part. rainbow air purifier hkAdding a dust collector can make an already tight space even tighter, so you may need to reconsider the location of all of your tools as well as possibly purge tools that you hardly ever use (Yeah right!). A leak free vacuum system is the primary goal. Go with spiral rigid duct tubing which is more durable and and clear polyurethane flex hose which allows you to seek any blockages.

Test your system by closing all of the blast gates and turn the system on. It should not puff up like a balloon like it would when a blast gate is open. Our favorite tip from Steve's video is his recommendation of a floor sweep. Run tubing to the floor and attach the stationary floor sweep to the ground. Then just sweep any extra sawdust into the vacuum without having to use a dustpan.Dust Collection System Overview | If you have a single stage dust collector of ANY brand or size, we offer a canister style filter that can be adapted to it or if your collector only consists of a blower and a balloon bag, we probably have a solution for it as well.  If you will be making a hybrid system, our filters are adaptable to most know set-ups. The effectiveness of bags, regardless of micron rating, is questionable where as our pleated cartridge filters have documented dust filtration capabilities.  We offer three (3) filter medias to choose from and they are manufactured here in the U.S.

Upon start up with a pleated cartridge (canister) filter, the first thing you will notice is an increase in airflow. This is due to the relatively large surface area of the cartridge filter.  Stock bags offer about 35 sq. ft. of area, so a 100 sq. ft. to 274 sq. ft. cartridge makes a huge difference.  Remember, doubling the surface area of a filter results in a four-fold decrease in pressure. In addition to the increased flow, the filtration efficiency of your system is also improved. This is partially due to the increase in surface area and more importantly fiber area but is mainly due to the improved performance of the filter media. Our standard 35A274BLOL filter is rated 99.99% efficient at 0.5 microns after an initial break-in period. Nano filters can achieve 99.999% efficiency. Note that there are several basic styles of collectors being manufactured out there.  They all look pretty much the same but there are subtle differences so it will be helpful if you know what you have or are about to get. 

Things like:  tub diameter,  orifice style and location relative to the inlet, type of pre-separator in use or planned and what you expect from your upgraded collector.  See Narrowing Your Filter Choice. All of our filters are somewhat evenly matched regarding air flow and pressure drop. Factors to consider are: how much wood you process, is most of it fibrous such as MDF or ply-woods, is much of your dust sanding dust, do you work with toxic woods, and are you or others in the area sensitive to fine dust. Home > Dust Collectors > Air Filtration Units Grizzly G0738 - Hanging Air Filter, 3-Speed See this item in our 2016 Main Catalog! Need it by Tue. Just order by 2:00 PM PST on Mon. and choose expedited shipping during checkout. To verify that the item you wish to purchase are available for pickup, please click a location below: Check Availability of the G0738 This little unit finishes off the job that most dust collectors only start. Turn this filter on while you work and set the timer to run after you leave the shop and it will continue to clean the air of the fine particles that might otherwise find a home where you don't want them.

ETL listed meeting UL 507-9 and CSA C22.2 #113-2 standards!Specifications:Motor: 1/8 HP, 120V, 60Hz, 1AAir flow: 260, 362 and 409 CFMTimer settings: 1, 2 and 4 hoursOuter filter: 5 MicronInner filter: 1 MicronWeighs 31 lbs.Shipping weight: 34 lbs.Features:Infrared remote control system adjusts speeds, timer, and on/off controlsEasy-to-replace filters, no tools requiredInner filter can be washed or blown out with compressed airIncludes eye bolts and chains for hanging from the ceiling, or can be used on a workbench : Sign in to write a review Be the first to write a review . . . Would you recommend this product? IP address: 54.185.90.240Time: 2016-09-24T13:19:06ZURL: http://www.youtube.ng/watch%3Fv%3Daggt5iMOv5oAir purifiers can be expensive and you've probably seen articles recommending to just put a 20" x 20" x 1" furnace filter on a cheap 20" box fan and POOF! instant cleaner air for not a lot of money. It really does  pretty cheap. There's a problem with this though.

These fans weren't designed to be run with a filter. The filter will restrict air flow which will put a higher strain on the motor causing it to use more electricity and in worse cases could be a fire hazard. The higher the MERV rating (cleaning efficiency) of the filter the .You can still have your as long as the filter area is increased to decrease the effect of air resistance. Instead of using one 20x20x1 filter we'll use two 20x25x1 filters which increases the filter surface area over 250%. It's a little more expensive because you're using two filters instead of one but the increased filter surface area also helps the filter last longer before it gets clogged up and we're saving on energy use compared to a single filter. I can't take credit for the design, I found it via  but I'm using different filters. I recently remodeled my basement and there's a lot of dust (including drywall dust and sawdust) and fumes from paint, cleaners and other building materials. It's an underground basement and mold has to always be a conern too.

Because part of the space will be my home theater in the future I plan to get a more expensive air purifier that's smaller and quieter such as this  because it has great reviews, is reasonably priced and the replacement filters aren't that expensive or a or  if I find some extra Benjamins in the couch cushions. But I don't want to put that in the dusty environment right away because I'll have to replace the more expensive filters fairly quickly because the air is so bad. I also don't want to spend the money right now but I do want cleaner air now. So I decided to get things going with a that has filters that not only clean the air of particulates but also. Even after I purchase an air purifier I'll still have an air purifier I can use for other purposes like when I'm painting or cutting wood. Also, don't forget to add more plants to your home. They're natures air purifiers. Not only do they convert carbon dioxide to oxygen but too! Filtrete Home Odor Reduction Filter, 20-Inch by 25-Inch by 1-Inch, 4-Pack (only using 2 at a time)

Cardboard (from the package the filters came in) or oak tag Duct Tape or Clear Cellophane Tape Optional  Plug-in Timer so the fan isn't running constantly without manual intervention. A pair of scissors or utility knife Quick Info About Filters The nice thing about this box fan filter setup is you can use any filters you want. If you are only concerned about large particles generated from something like cutting wood, you can use cheaper, lower MERV rated filters. If you're worried about finer particles from allergens such as mold, you can use a higher MERV rated filter. To understand more about what the MERV ratings mean have a look at Table 2 on this EPA article on residential air. Filtrete Odor Reducing Air Filters The filtering power of these Filtrete Odor Reducing filters isn't listed on Filtrete's website or on Amazon but I contacted them and found out that these filters have a MERV 11 rating and filter 90% of particles between 1-10 microns which makes them more efficient than the Filtrete Micro Allergen Reduction Filters I've been using in my air conditioning for the past few years.

Plus Filtrete packs over 180 grams of activated carbon to help reduce odors. After I go through both sets of carbon filters I'm probably going to switch to the Filtrete Elite Allergen Reduction Filter which does a much better job of filtering small particles. If odors are a problem I'll get some Cut-to-fit Carbon Prefilters and tape them over top of the Filtrete filters. Okay, enough of the why, now for the how! Step 1: Unbox The FiltersHe's actually describing how to open a cardboard box?!?!?!" The best deal I found for these filters were on Amazon and with my Prime membership (or supersaver shipping) the shipping is free. Plus the packing box is going to be part of the filter so we need to keep in intact. The box is sealed very well. Not only is it taped but the seams are also glued together. To get the filters out of the box I cut the top where it's perforated with a utility knife as shown. Be careful not to cut too deep and damage the filters. Keep the box someplace safe to the side while we continue.

Step 2: Hinge Filters Start by taking 2 of the filters out of their plastic wrappers and lay them one on top of the other with the air flow arrows pointing towards each other. With the Odor Reducing Fitlers this means the black, carbon sides will be facing each other. With the filters lined up, tape one of the short (20") edges of the filters to create a hinge between the two filters as shown. I decided to go with white duck tape so it looks a little nicer but it makes it hard to see in the photos against the white cardboard filter frame. Step 3: Tape Filters To Fan Lay the box fan face down on a flat surface to mount the filters to the back making sure the bottom of the filters are about flush with the bottom of the fan and do not extend past the bottom. Use a strip of duck tape to secure each side to the side of the fan. Cut out one of the large sides of from the cardboard shipping box, place it over the top of the of the filters and secure it with a strip of tape to the top of the fan.

Position it so that it's pretty even over both filters but it doesn't have to be perfect. Using a pencil, trace around the filters (while pressing down the cardboard so nothing moves) to mark where the cardboard needs to be cut. Lift the cardboard up (the front piece of tape acts like a hinge) and cut along the lines to trim the sides. By the way, I really like these Fiskars Cuts+More 5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Scissors. Repeat the process for the bottom cardboard. The other large piece from the box is seamed but it's taped and glued and very stiff so it shouldn't be an issue but you can run a strip of duck tape over the seem if it makes you feel better. Also keep in mind that the bottom of the fan has feet. I positioned the cardboard underneath the feet and then pulled the feet out to tape. After taping up the sides of the bottom cover to the filters, I added an extra strip of duck tape all the way around where the filters/cardboard meets the fan for added support. The rounded corners of the fan means there might still be an air gap there so check them and add extra duck tape if necessary.