Dust Collector
Bob
>I would appreciate any comments, pro or con
regarding the Jet 650 TS dust collector. Which
uses a trash can for collection. Or would a
powered face mask be a better choice?
Thanks
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John Lucas
>If you want to get rid of all the dust so you aren't breathing it then a powered face shield is the only way. A dust collector gets a lot of the fine dust but when you finish turning there will be dust all over the shop. This tells me it's not picking up all the dust.
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Darryl Hansen
>I have both and find both are definately needed. Look at the Penn State units. I also have the 30 gal trash can lid and a "try" for catching the big stuff before the D/C unit. Still need to vacuum periodically.
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Russ Fairfield
>The simple answer is....
The dust collector keeps our shop clean. The respirator keeps our lungs clean. The dust collector removes 90% of the dust from the shop air. The respirator keeps that remaining 10% out of your lungs. You need both.
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David Galloway
>Russ is right on. The finer you can collect with the DC the better. An air filter will also clear the surrounding air but the respirator is the final solution. I have been reading more and more about the problems of long-term dust exposure. Many of my friends who have been turning for years are developing allergies to certain woods. My opinion is that we need to do all we can to attack this issue, particularly when sanding. If you want more than you need in terms of DC, go to Bill Penz site on dust collection. His research is pretty impressive.
David Galloway
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#6Yes, and add an air filter also
John Trant (aka Boxes-n-Bowls)
>Dust collection off of a lathe is very inefficient both when you are turning (especially dry wood) or sanding. To keep the shop clean and your lungs/sinuses clear, you need personal protection (a "Dust-B-Gone" mask or a powered air mask are your only viable options, in my opinion), an air filter for the general fine particles, and a dust collector for the majority (as in most but not nearly all) of the dust generated during sanding.
The personal protection is not an option, the other machines can be picked up as the funds allow. It is far easier to vacuum/blow dust from the shop than to clean out a aggrevated lung/sinus.
John
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