Fred
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http://billpentz.com//woodworking/cyclone/MedicalRisks.cfm
This link will take you to Bill Pentz's website and there you will find his excellent article on DUST and HEALTH ISSUES. He has done extensive research on the dangers of fine dust and has compiled a listing of the more common woods that many of us use in our hobby. The chart of woods is at the bottom of the page.
The chart also shows what one could possibly expect from fine particulate inhalation. Many health issues develop from just simple contact and long term and/or life threatening issues develop over a period or time.
It is far easier and much, much cheaper than the health care bills to install an adequate system for dust collection at the time one builds out their wood working shop. Actually, I believe this should be one of the very first purchases in the shop.
Over the years these Cyclone Systems have been developed and proved themselves to be very efficient in dust collection. Even the small systems that attach to shop vacuums will collect the majority of fine particulates, thus aiding in the prevention of future health issues.
Oneida manufactures an excellent line of cyclone dust collection systems. Costly yes (more on the commercial than average wood worker systems), but prevention of respiratory infection is the key word here.
Oneida - Oneida.has a new dolly coming out in February that will carry their small cyclone system and a vacuum (like a Rigid Shop Vac) and it is highly mobile. This would work for many with a smaller shop as one can move the collection system to each dust making device as it is being used. Not a bad idea IMHO.
The Rigid Shop Vacuum and a HEPA filter upgrade attached to a Cyclone System on this dolly is what I am putting together at this time. Parts are on order so I can't give a report as of yet. I do expect to have great results when I put it in service. This 'system' will be used to supplement my 4" Jet system already in place and used at every piece of equipment in my shop.
Remember: If you don't have your health you can't do much of anything at all. (Except pay medical care bills) :frown:
This link will take you to Bill Pentz's website and there you will find his excellent article on DUST and HEALTH ISSUES. He has done extensive research on the dangers of fine dust and has compiled a listing of the more common woods that many of us use in our hobby. The chart of woods is at the bottom of the page.
The chart also shows what one could possibly expect from fine particulate inhalation. Many health issues develop from just simple contact and long term and/or life threatening issues develop over a period or time.
It is far easier and much, much cheaper than the health care bills to install an adequate system for dust collection at the time one builds out their wood working shop. Actually, I believe this should be one of the very first purchases in the shop.
Over the years these Cyclone Systems have been developed and proved themselves to be very efficient in dust collection. Even the small systems that attach to shop vacuums will collect the majority of fine particulates, thus aiding in the prevention of future health issues.
Oneida manufactures an excellent line of cyclone dust collection systems. Costly yes (more on the commercial than average wood worker systems), but prevention of respiratory infection is the key word here.
Oneida - Oneida.has a new dolly coming out in February that will carry their small cyclone system and a vacuum (like a Rigid Shop Vac) and it is highly mobile. This would work for many with a smaller shop as one can move the collection system to each dust making device as it is being used. Not a bad idea IMHO.
The Rigid Shop Vacuum and a HEPA filter upgrade attached to a Cyclone System on this dolly is what I am putting together at this time. Parts are on order so I can't give a report as of yet. I do expect to have great results when I put it in service. This 'system' will be used to supplement my 4" Jet system already in place and used at every piece of equipment in my shop.
Remember: If you don't have your health you can't do much of anything at all. (Except pay medical care bills) :frown:
