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Woodshop Dust Control - Second Edition
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9781561584994
Sandor Nagyszalanczy presents a complete overview of solutions to woodshop dust problems -- including up-to-date information on the latest products. Sandor covers everything from simple, inexpensive shop vacuums and portable collectors to full-blown central dust collection systems with cyclic pre-separators.
Youll learn how to protect yourself from respirable wood dust using masks, respirators, and air-filtration devices. Youll also discover ways to control dust and capture the mountains of sawdust produced by portable power tools and stationary machines. When its helpful, Sandor uses charts and graphs to illustrate the information. With the advice in this book, youll get practical information on designing, building and installing a system thats right for your shop.
"Takes a comprehensive look at dust control issues and solutions for small-shop woodworkersa thorough guide to matching a shops needs to available solutions."
-- Woodshop News
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Problem of Dust in the Woodshop
Different Forms of Dust
Sawdust and Respiratory Health
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Disposing of Sawdust
Chapter 2: Strategies for Controlling Dust
Masks and Respirators
Shop Ventilation
Air-Filtration Devices
Passive Collection
Portable Shop Vacuums
Portable and Central Dust Collectors
Combining Dust-Control Measures
Alternative Means of Controlling Dust
Chapter 3: Respiratory-Protection Devices
Disposable Masks
Reusable Respirators
Choosing the Right Filtration
Fitting a Mask Correctly
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
Chapter 4: Shop Ventilation and Air Filtration
Shop Ventilation
Air-Filtration Devices
Chapter 5: Portable Dust-Collection Devices
Shop Vacuums
Portable Dust Collectors
Chapter 6: Central Dust Collectors
Central Dust Collector Basics
Choosing a Collector
Preseparation of Sawdust
Collector Filtration
Chapter 7: Designing a Central Collection System
The Design Process
Step 1: Making Shop-Layout Drawings
Step 2: Locating the Central Collector
Step 3: Basic Layout of the Ductwork
Step 4: Refining Duct Layout and Connections
Step 5: Determining Correct Duct Diameters
Step 6: Calculating Static-Pressure Losses
Step 7: Selecting the Right Collector for Your System
Good Examples: Three Real-Shop Collection Systems
Chapter 8: Installing a Central Collection System
Ducting Materials
Cutting and Installing Pipe
Grounding the Ductwork
Testing and Tuning the System
Switching the Dust Collector On and Off
Chapter 9: Collection Hoods and Other Devices
Hoods for Stationary Machines
Capturing Sawdust from Portable Tools
Capturing Fine Sanding Dust
Sources of Supply
Index
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