Shop vacs are great, and all but they’re not exactly portable, nor are they suitable for picking up wet debris. For both wet and dry pickup, you’ll need a dust extractor, a vacuum-like tool that can connect to your power tools to suction up particle waste as they’re produced. Dust extractors are the best solution [...]
Keeping a clean workspace in an environment where cement and wood dust can go airborne is extremely important. By staying in an environment cluttered with tiny pieces of debris, you’re putting your well-being at risk, and that’s not even including the number of dangerous power tools you’re in close proximity with all day. One of [...]
Managing dust and other debris is a tough job. The worst is when it goes airborne and blocks your vision or gets inside your lungs, which is infinitely worse. Though some power tools come with built-in dust management systems, they’re not always reliable, and sometimes the best solution would be to invest in an external [...]
Woodworking and construction projects are messy work. Not only do sawdust and cement dust create a slipping hazard, but if inhaled, they could potentially prevent you from ever breathing normally ever again. The problem is that there is no deficiency of minuscule particles in woodshops and construction sites. The best thing you could do, apart [...]
Nothing’s more annoying than having to sweep up your workshop after a hard day of labor. What’s even worse is when operating your power tools just to have sawdust or cement dust go flying in the air and land in your hair, making you look 50 years older. One of the more reliable tools to [...]
Whether you’re a professional craftsman working for a large commercial furniture maker or a weekend hobbyist, a buildup of dust and other wood debris can be a nuisance. Not only can it prevent the optimal performance of your power tools, but sawdust, chips, and shavings also pose a series of different health and safety hazards. [...]
A dust collector is a must-have device for every woodshop of any size. Any wood dust or shavings left in or around power tools can become a fire hazard, and when it goes airborne, it can potentially lead to an array of health problems. Dust collectors are one of the most effective tools for eliminating [...]
There are more risks in the workshop than just losing a finger. Without proper dust management, you’re exposing yourself to hazardous sawdust which, as of 2002, has been linked to various cancers (lung/throat). If you spend a lot of time in a wood workshop, then a dust collector can be one of the best investments [...]
It’s of tremendous importance to have a proper dust collection system in place in any woodworking shop. The dust produced, if left under a machine, can become a fire hazard if sparks or excessive heat make contact with extremely flammable sawdust. In addition, airborne sawdust can get into your lungs and cause respiratory problems later [...]
Dust extractors are handy tools for keeping the workplace of woodworkers clean. It’s important to maintain cleanliness in an environment where sawdust and wood debris can be a fire hazard and be potentially harmful to your health. Some woodworkers opt to use traditional vacuum cleaners to pick up leftover chips or dust on the floor, [...]
