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 dust area.

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  Woodworking bench with a pair of vices

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  Storage for small offcuts of wood which may be useful for others

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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, currently out of use, see the Wood Lathe Pledge for plans to buy a new one.

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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), easpecially when working with more hazardous material such as MDF and plywood.

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.

Set up down-draught bench for detail sanding work.

• infrastructure tag
• why it's cool
• why it's there!
• using it
• etiquette
  • other people's projects
• PPE gear
  • masks
  • goggles
  • ear defenders
• etc!