What kind of dust collection systems are you guys using? I will be sanding finished boards in a fairly small area. Would a woodworkers type dust collector like the Delta 50-850 suffice? Do I also need a large fan to blow the dust into the collector? What kind of dust collection is used in the shaping room? Obviously…I am very ignorant on the subject. With enough input…perhaps I can come up with a solution!
clarkfoam,has a dust collector for @ $300.00,i’m thinking about getting one myself,i’ve heard alot on foam sanding dust laying around is a fire hazard
http://sticktheory.com/index.php?title=Main_Page#Dust_Collection - enough to get you started and point you in the right direction. Feel free to add to the page if you find anything else.
The only good way to sand finished boards in a small area is to use a sander with a dust collection system. The best ones are made by Fein and Festool. I recommend that you use the vacuum systems that go with the sander. Shop vac’s and the like do not have suitable filters for handling glass dust. These “dust-less” sanders are way more expensive compared to ordinary rotary sanders, but are worth it in the long run.
I looked on Clark Foam’s website…couldn’t find any dust collector’s. Do you have the correct link? I would like to see what their’s looks like.
Clark makes a vacuum system for planers only, since most of them have a dust port. The system is not suitable nor intended for sanding boards.
Okay. I’m realizing that to sand in my glassing room is not a practical option. I should have known better. Now I am looking into low cost outside shelters like Wall tents, Hoop houses…? All I really need is a covered area to contain my mess. Might just have to build a 13’ x 8’ shed. Thanks for all of your suggestions though. I’m off to plan “B”.