Dusty Area

The dusty area (some project background) is where most sawdust-generating in the workshop area should take place. This is to prevent this dust getting to more sensitive equipment, such as laser cutters (obviously) and metalwork machinery (mill, lathe) where sawdust could attract damp and cause rusting.

Looks Like

Below are some photos of the main tools within the dusty area.

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  Woodworking bench with a pair of vices

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  Table Saw

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  Belt & Disc Sander

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  Mitre Saw

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  Wood Lathe,

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  Floor-Standing Bandsaw with dust extraction unit fitted

For now, the area simply contains the dust created. Sweeping up and vacuuming is still necessary, as is the wearing of breathing-protective masks (available in the Safety Equipment area), especially when working with more hazardous material such as MDF, plywood, and some toxic natural woods.

A rack holds the main dusty tools for use in this area, others and accessories such as sanding sheets are contained within large stacking plastic tubs.

To Do

Install sawdust / chip extraction for installed tools and air-cleaning equipment.

Nearly complete - we now have a large industrial dust / chip extractor hooked up to the Kity table saw - additional ducting will link to the Fox bandsaw and other tools in this area soon.

Set up down-draught bench for detail sanding work. Possibly hinged to the window wall so that the space can easily be switched from use for sanding and for cutting larger sheet materials using the table saw.

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  • goggles
  • ear defenders
• etc!