Dust Collection

Dust collection can be a complex undertaking for many woodworkers. So, to help you out, we have taken what we know and created this dust collection guideline written in two parts. This second part focuses on the practical process of building a dust collection system broken up into six easy steps. It also covers the common gear you will need to build one. 

Dust collection can be a complex undertaking for many woodworkers. So, to help you out, we have taken what we know and created this dust collection guideline written in two parts. This first part focuses on the conceptual elements of designing a system and the common gear you will need to build one.

If you've ever tried to put together your own dust extraction system, you’ve probably found that it can be a nightmare trying to actually get all the parts to connect as you want them to. This isn’t to mention, it can also get damn expensive.

Have you ever been in your workshop and forgotten to open a dust extractor blast gate? Yeah, we know you have. What about forgetting to turn the dust extractor on entirely? Yep, us too.

Traditionally cyclone dust collectors were the domain of big manufacturers. We have all seen them driving through industrial estates, huge cones of steel hanging off the side of even huger factories – these extractors were strictly for the big boys.