Power carving set up?

Keithmc · #1 07-05-2007, 05:50 PM

I have what is more than likely a very silly question. I have a foredom power carver and would like to set in up in my den. I don't know if this is possible with the dust and all. I also need the it to be as quiet as possible. Any suggestions?
Keith

Doug Ridley · #2 07-05-2007, 06:28 PM

On the quiet part, you will probably be okay, as it won't make a lot of noise. On the dust question, I don't believe they have made a dust collector that will allow you to use a Foredom in the den. Not in my den anyhow. If you do use it in your den you are gonna think you are in the dust bowl. Dust will be all over the house. Having said that, of course you can do so if you want to get a divorce. My $.02 worth.
Doug

arnie · #3 07-05-2007, 07:00 PM

I say don't listen to doug, fire that puppy up!!!! arnie

susieq · #4 07-05-2007, 08:37 PM

Keith,
For God's sake, do not use the power carver in your house. There isn't a dust collector made that will keep all the dust in check. It is not just a nuisance, it is a real health hazzard, a very serious one. Work in your garage or back porch or what ever else you have as a work space outside of your home. Basements work sometimes but even that would worry me.

And when you finally choose a spot to work in, dust collector or not, use a mask. Don't blow it off as being over protective. If you don't want to be waiting for a lung transplant in 10 years, use the mask....please.
sincerely,
susieq, power carver

Keithmc · #5 07-06-2007, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the input. I have my shop in the garage, complete with air filter and dust collection. I also have two fans and use a mask. However, I am like a kid with a new toy that can't use it. The problem is this slightly higher heat Phoenix, AZ is currently experiencing. It is just too hot. So I guess I will just have to wait it out.
Thanks again
Keith

Doug Ridley · #6 07-06-2007, 02:30 PM

Arnie is half right-- fire that puppy up- but in the shop. You could install an AC unit, couldn't you?

Keithmc · #7 07-06-2007, 03:03 PM

I'm looking at a small portable unit from home depot. I did go ahead and started using it. Just rearranged hours of use, when it is more bearable. I am really pleased with the Foredom.
Thanks
Keith

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #8 07-06-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Keithmc

Thanks for the input. I have my shop in the garage, complete with air filter and dust collection. I also have two fans and use a mask. However, I am like a kid with a new toy that can't use it. The problem is this slightly higher heat Phoenix, AZ is currently experiencing. It is just too hot. So I guess I will just have to wait it out.
Thanks again
Keith

I am north of you and a lot higher in elevation but still gets too hot to be in the shop without some cooling.....check into the "split " systems, a small unit hangs on the wall, the main fan etc is outside.....keeps my shop cool as can be and has not raised my electric bill that I can notice....also is a heater! (but....my shop is well insulated too!)

Mottles · #9 07-06-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Keithmc

Thanks for the input. I have my shop in the garage, complete with air filter and dust collection. I also have two fans and use a mask. However, I am like a kid with a new toy that can't use it. The problem is this slightly higher heat Phoenix, AZ is currently experiencing. It is just too hot. So I guess I will just have to wait it out.
Thanks again
Keith

Hi Keith, I power carve and have to work in my garage I have an electric fan and a portable dust collector that keeps me reasonably cool. Next year, hubby said we'll look into air condition and heating for the garage. For the mean time I carve in the early morning hours and quit when it gets to hot. I live in NW Arizona (Prescott Valley 5100 elevation) it's been running in the high 90's/low 100's. I know your valley temps are a lot higher.
PS I have a foredom too and love it.
Kathy

susieq · #10 07-06-2007, 07:02 PM

Hi Keith,
Do you have a window in your garage? Maybe a window unit airconditioner? You could also insulate the inside of the garage door and if there were other windows, put a reflective film on to reduce the incoming heat. I understand how hard the heat is to deal with. I lived in Tucson as a kid and Florida in the summer, although not as bad, is no picnic either...

Luckily, my hubby had one of those pre built commercial wood sheds brought into the back yard. He insulated it and finished off the inside, ran electric...including 220 for my big tools. He ran cable from the house so I could watch tv, there is a stereo out there, an window unit airconditioner and a small heater for winter. We joke and say, if there were only a toilet and a bed, I would never come in the house....

I know you can make that garage more comfortable for yourself in the summer time. Where there is a will there is a way.
best wishes
susieq