[BobD]

Just be careful, Colin...Most chemical warfare particles are larger than the dangerous dust (Chlorine gas forms large molecules when it has a chance). I'd check to see if you can get dust style canisters for the mask! They're really inexpensive!

Bob

[GeorgiaCarver]

In reading it looks like a HEPA filter uses a pre-filter with it that is a carbon matt filter. Does it require both? Just curious if anyone knows.

Greg

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

The trouble with working on that large grizzly, is I would be afraid it would either suck bits etc in or I would drop them? How about one of those 1 hp dust blowers, run a hose up and then down right over the work bench, they aren't great for woodworking machines but think it should do a pretty fair job on power carving or sanding?

[Kenny_S]

Kathy, the little bride and I use the Grizzly Benchtop dual fan dust filter. Has a 10x220x1 inch filter on the front and it sucks the dust in great. I have taped two of the filters together and seems the one closed to the fans is cleaner. I use one fan when light sanding and both when power carving, which the little bride does more than I do. I clean the filters with my compressor and air hose. However,we still wear a mask or a respirator also. But pick what you think is best for you. That is what counts the most, Not what everyone else has.

Sorry to hear of you breathing problems. Seems a lot of that is going around.

[BobD]

I guess I have the wrong idea on DUST... I don't use "filtering" units... (with the one exception being the 3M full-face filtering, whining, heavy, claustrophobic, expensive unit)... but concentrate on "removing" the DUST generated by rotary tools... I use "removal" instead of "filtering" because of the dangers to my one pair of lungs... and DUST being REMOVED from my work-area can be any little-'ol micron it wants to be, anywhere it wants to be... as long as it's not where I inhale MY air...

In an ideal world, that is the best solution. You'll get no argument from me on that! But right now, I think we are trying to find solutions for people who don't have that option.

If you have a dedicated shop where you can design and build something like that, you are lucky. But many of us don't have that luxary, so we work around it. Most of the discussion now is how to best work around that.

Bob

[Mottles]

Everyone for this discussion on 'Dust' every post has been beneficial in helping me to make my decision on purchasing a dust collector. I narrowed my choice down to the Penn State Industries unit DC725 http://www.pennstateind.com/store/dc725.html
I feel this unit will fit my needs and I like everything I have heard and read about this unit. It should arrive in about 7-10 days. The dust collector along with my MSA Safety Works Respirator will allow me to power carve with relative piece of mind. I don't plan to moth ball my mallet palm tools but use both as the project requires.
By the way the MSA respirator is really nice, very light weight including the cartridges and perfect for long working peroids. I originally used mine for gourding and pyrography and now it will be for power carving too. I purchased mine at Home Depot.
Kathy
Thanks Kenny for the well wishes!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by Mottles

Everyone for this discussion on 'Dust' every post has been beneficial in helping me to make my decision on purchasing a dust collector. I narrowed my choice down to the Penn State Industries unit DC725 http://www.pennstateind.com/store/dc725.html
I feel this unit will fit my needs and I like everything I have heard and read about this unit. It should arrive in about 7-10 days. The dust collector along with my MSA Safety Works Respirator will allow me to power carve with relative piece of mind. I don't plan to moth ball my mallet palm tools but use both as the project requires.
By the way the MSA respirator is really nice, very light weight including the cartridges and perfect for long working peroids. I originally used mine for gourding and pyrography and now it will be for power carving too. I purchased mine at Home Depot.
Kathy
Thanks Kenny for the well wishes!

Kathy, check out Grizzly's dual fan unit, last I saw it, it was 129.00 might save you a few bucks. I have the Grizzly, one fan and it works fine, do wish I would have gotten the dual fan tho And you are right about me posting her about the lung infection, now they will think you have been snorting basswood dust, I am here to tell you Kathy does not snort basswood dust or anything else! She does on occasion when she laughs but....no really! she doesn't snort! I mean it, I am serious lol

[GeorgiaCarver]

I have the dual fan grizzly and I love it.... Good CFM.

[maryjo]

I have certainly learned alot about Dust and Collecting it.I received a new Razaire collector for my Bithday but I'm still using my dust mask and exhaust fan in my shop. I love my new Foredom carver and Frank Russell CD that came with it.Very informative CD especially for us beginners he's a great teacher. You all are a blessing with all your help and wise council.

[Mottles]

Originally Posted by Hi_Ho_Sliver

Kathy, check out Grizzly's dual fan unit, last I saw it, it was 129.00 might save you a few bucks. I have the Grizzly, one fan and it works fine, do wish I would have gotten the dual fan tho And you are right about me posting her about the lung infection, now they will think you have been snorting basswood dust, I am here to tell you Kathy does not snort basswood dust or anything else! She does on occasion when she laughs but....no really! she doesn't snort! I mean it, I am serious lol

Hey Dave just wait til you come to the next Prescott Wood Bee Carvers Carvealong LOL.
I ordered the Penn State Industries DC725 it has three motors, variable speed fans control and has 725CFM at a cost of $173.95 including S&H.
Will give a review after I have worked with it a while.
Kathy