Recently retired ;D with my wife. I've started to set up shop in the basement of "This Old House." I gotta be creating something even if it is only a mess...in order to feel alive (translation..not grumpy)
My main form of creating is bird carving using power carving tools, bits and wood burning tools. Then I paint em with acrylic paints.
Dust is a big concern with power carving because I am always using fine bits to grind and sand the tupelo or basswood. I've used a tabletop dust collector up to now and it has served me well.
As I use bigger and more powerful machines, table saw, band saw, planer, router table drill press etc. the dust collection needs to be ramped up.
Reading Bill Penz' articles on dust scares the "dust boogers" outta me and wonder if I will be able to protect myself, family and Jack the dog from all of the miniscule 1 micron or smaller particles.
I have a Harbor Freight 2 1/2 hp dust collector hooked up to an old Delta 10" table saw and a 12" planer and/or a router table. So far I feel like I am heading in the right direction but always willing to get better results and techniques to do a better job.
I am building a top hat seperator on a 20 gallon steel trash can and purchasing a Wynn filter for on top of the HF DC.
I am impressed and thankful for you creating this site Phil... to help us create something that can change the lives of a bunch of wonderful woodworking enthusiasts and couple of ole farts.
I am contributing some time and even donating a couple of dollars for your efforts..thanks to you...you are changing lives..you should be proud to know that you have made a difference and one could even argue that your/our ideas have saved lives or at best improved the air we breathe. Thank you.
My main form of creating is bird carving using power carving tools, bits and wood burning tools. Then I paint em with acrylic paints.
Dust is a big concern with power carving because I am always using fine bits to grind and sand the tupelo or basswood. I've used a tabletop dust collector up to now and it has served me well.
As I use bigger and more powerful machines, table saw, band saw, planer, router table drill press etc. the dust collection needs to be ramped up.
Reading Bill Penz' articles on dust scares the "dust boogers" outta me and wonder if I will be able to protect myself, family and Jack the dog from all of the miniscule 1 micron or smaller particles.
I have a Harbor Freight 2 1/2 hp dust collector hooked up to an old Delta 10" table saw and a 12" planer and/or a router table. So far I feel like I am heading in the right direction but always willing to get better results and techniques to do a better job.
I am building a top hat seperator on a 20 gallon steel trash can and purchasing a Wynn filter for on top of the HF DC.
I am impressed and thankful for you creating this site Phil... to help us create something that can change the lives of a bunch of wonderful woodworking enthusiasts and couple of ole farts.
I am contributing some time and even donating a couple of dollars for your efforts..thanks to you...you are changing lives..you should be proud to know that you have made a difference and one could even argue that your/our ideas have saved lives or at best improved the air we breathe. Thank you.