gG

09/11/2003 5:38 PM

Dust collector question

I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. Any
recomendations? I can use either 110v or 220v. Another question- why
can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard. I was
planning to put one of the trash can type collectors to catch the big
chunky stuff before blowing it out. That way I can avoid messing with
the filter bags.


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Gs

"George"

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

10/11/2003 7:42 AM

100%

Minuscule amount less if your blades were dull.

"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I planed down about 18 lineal feet of 8" wide maple tonight. It added
quite
> a bit to the bag of my DC, but I don't know what percentage would be
caught
> in a cyclone type collector.

Ba

B a r r y B u r k e J r .

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

10/11/2003 11:21 AM

On 9 Nov 2003 17:38:55 -0800, [email protected] (Glen) wrote:

>I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. Any
>recomendations? I can use either 110v or 220v. Another question- why
>can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard.

Do you have neighbors?

Also, without some sort of direction, the dust will blow all over the
back of the building, and stick to it.

Another consideration of putting the DC outside is climate control,
Heat and A/C will be drawn outside.

If you don't have problems with these items, go for it.

Barry

gG

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

10/11/2003 3:39 PM

No neighbors and the shop is fairly far from the house. It isn't
heated or cooled so that I don't think that will be problem. Worst
thing I heard was that dust would coat side of shop. Maybe extending
duct pipe further from shop would help that. Thanks for your help

MJ

"Mark Jerde"

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

11/11/2003 12:09 AM

Glen wrote:
> I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. Any
> recomendations? I can use either 110v or 220v. Another question- why
> can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard. I was
> planning to put one of the trash can type collectors to catch the big
> chunky stuff before blowing it out. That way I can avoid messing with
> the filter bags.

If you haven't seen this site, take a look. Blowing dust to the outside is
one of many things covered.
http://cnets.net/~eclectic/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm

-- Mark

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Andy Dingley

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

11/11/2003 12:41 AM

On 9 Nov 2003 17:38:55 -0800, [email protected] (Glen) wrote:

>I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. [...] why
>can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard.

Because on a good day with the thicknesser, I can fill 10 plastic
sacks. I'd rather collect it into bags than dump it in a loose pile.

--
Die Gotterspammerung - Junkmail of the Gods

Cc

"CW"

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

10/11/2003 5:17 AM

You can blow it into the yard if you want. It will double as air
conditioning. Does it get cold where you are?


"Glen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. Any
> recomendations? I can use either 110v or 220v. Another question- why
> can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard. I was
> planning to put one of the trash can type collectors to catch the big
> chunky stuff before blowing it out. That way I can avoid messing with
> the filter bags.

EP

"Edwin Pawlowski"

in reply to [email protected] (Glen) on 09/11/2003 5:38 PM

10/11/2003 2:17 AM


"Glen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to get a dust collection system installed in small shop. Any
> recomendations? I can use either 110v or 220v. Another question- why
> can't I simply run a duct outside and blow dust into yard. I was
> planning to put one of the trash can type collectors to catch the big
> chunky stuff before blowing it out. That way I can avoid messing with
> the filter bags.

Given the option, 220 is usually preferred. What kind of budget? <$300
will get you a major brand 1100 cfm that will easily handle a couple of
machines simultaneously. $500 will get you the new Jet with the canister
filter.

Sure, you can spew the stuff outside, but you may very well piss off the
neighbors, your wife, even yourself if you forget to close the car windows.

I planed down about 18 lineal feet of 8" wide maple tonight. It added quite
a bit to the bag of my DC, but I don't know what percentage would be caught
in a cyclone type collector. I'd not want that much stuff flying around my
garage and house even if it is just the fine stuff.
Ed
[email protected]
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome



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