Woodshop Dust Control (Paperback)

~ (Author) "As a by-product of the woodworking process, sawdust is created at practically every phase of a project: when the lumber is dressed (with thickness planers..." (more)
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Product Description

Exposure to wood dust presents a health hazard to woodworkers and the need for dust control has received coverage in the woodworking press. This guide shows how to choose appropriate equipment; how to use it and describes the tools and strategies needed to ensure a healthier working environment.

From the Back Cover

Woods chips and sawdust in the woodshop are not just a nuisance - they can also present a significant health hazard. Unfortunately, information on choosing the right mask or installing a collection system has been hard to find. Until now. In this book, veteran furniture maker and author Sandor Nagyszalanczy presents a complete overview of solutions to woodshop dust problems. You'll learn how to protect yourself from respirable wood dust using masks, respirators and air-filtration devices. You'll also discover ways to control and capture the mountain's of sawdust produced by portable power tools and stationary machines - from simple, inexpensive shop vacuums and portable collectors to full-blown central dust collection systems with cyclonic preseparators. The book is filled with practical information on designing, building and installing a system that's right for your shop. And for the budget-minded, there are plans for numerous shopmade dust control devices throughout the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Taunton (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156158116X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581160
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #414,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of the dust collection problem, November 16, 1999

By A Customer

Like all the other Taunton Press woodworking books this one really covers one subject completely. It isn't just about dust collectors (the big ones with the large bags) but covers many methods for reducing dust production as well as collecting and eliminating airborne dust. A must have book for any woodworking enthusiast who needs keep the dust out of their house and their lungs!

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book., December 31, 1997

By A Customer

Like most of his books it is a complete coverage of the subject. The book has excellent suggestions on setting up a dust collection system. It has saved me money with good ideas.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a must for dust collection design., June 22, 2001

By	Andrew V Silvestri (Olivebridge, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This is a well written book, loaded with information. Parts of it read like a tutorial on dust collection, parts discuss tips and options for collection while parts of the book offer suggestion for design. When considering the total cost of a dust collection system, this book is a cheap up-front investment.