Clear Vue Cyclones strongly recommends that all woodworkers take the time to review Bill Pentz’s entire Cyclone and Dust Collection Research web site. A great starting point for those looking for specific answers to their questions is the “Dust Collection FAQs” section, which covers a breadth of important topics ranging from the potential hazards of woodworking to practical considerations required to optimize …
The Dirt on Wood Dust
Wood Dust When we work with wood using hand or power tools, we create wood chunks, chips, slivers and dust. Few hobbyists realize just how much fine dust is generated and how damaging the inhalation of this fine dust is to our health. Under high magnification, the structure of wood resembles big bundles of fine glass tubes. This makes sense …