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Dust Collection and Air Filtration

​Dust collection - all about shop vacs, dust extractors, dust collectors, cyclone separators, filters...
           Overview of  dust collection system options   -   options, costs, performance overview
           How to achieve 99% dust collection using only  a  small shop vac.    I've personally tested and proven this method to work using a
          laser particle counter.
​          Coming soon...   Dust collector or Shop Vac?  Which one is right for you?
            How to Cyclone dust separators work?
                     Dust deputy vs. Dustopper vs.  Dust Sheriff cyclone separator shootout  -   scientific testing.  Conclusive results.
                     Build your own shop vac cyclone separator for less $$

Air filtration -   how to keep your air healthy and clean without spending a fortune
           Overview of air filtration system options
            
Air filtration system shootout -  Scientific performance tests of of 13 different air filtration systems
           The Ultimate DIY Air Filtration System  -  Outperforms two Powermatic PM1200 units at 1/5th the price

Protect your health and spend less time cleaning
           Why clean air matters
           Is your shop air safe?

           How to maintain healthy air quality.
           More dust collection information resources
           Why I became obsessed with workshop dust collection and air filtration.

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​Dust  is an enemy...
1.   It has to be cleaned up which means you spend less time building, making and fixing, and more time cleaning

2.   It gets everywhere.  The   Shop Hacks Ultimate Air Filtration System    does an outstanding job of removing fine dust from the air faster than any commercial system costing 5x more, however, no air cleaner can keep up  without effective dust collection.    I'll show you how to catch most of the dust before it ever gets into the air.

3.   Breathing dust is  like smoking... you may not notice the health effects for a long time (usually) but it takes a toll on your health.  Related health issues include but are not limited to:  COPD, allergies, cancer and inflammation which triggers many diseases.

The very fine dust  reaches the full extents of your lungs  where it enters your bloodstream, so it is the most problematic.  Imagine the glues, formaldehyde, and other chemicals that are used in wood products being injected into your bloodstream.  That happens on a very small level every time you make a cut without effective dust collection and filtration.
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This chart is from the    ​All About Cyclone Separators    page  and it  illustrates how the smallest dust particles are the most unhealthy because they aren't naturally filtered by your lungs like visible dust particles are.  (ignore the cyclone efficiency curves and focus on the red, yellow, green regions)

The Dust Sheriff shop vac cyclone dust collection system captures 5x more fine dust that the Dust Deputy and flows 30% more air.

Particles under 50 microns are not visible to the human eye without magnification.  In general, particles under 10 microns are the most problematic because they get deep into your lungs.  

​You need to capture dust close to its source and filter it out using high quality filters to protect yourself from the long term health effects of breathing dust.    I'll show you how to do that in the  pages linked  at the top of the page.

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  • Home
  • Improve your Workspace
    • Dust Collection and Air Filtration >
      • Table Saw Dust Collection
      • All About Cyclone Separators
      • Dust Deputy and Dustopper Review and Comprehensive Scientific Testing
      • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Separator
      • Dust Collection System Options
      • Air Filtration System Options
      • Why clean air matters
      • Is your shop air safe???
      • How to maintain healthy air in your shop
      • Dust Collection Resources and Links
      • Why I became obsessed with dust collection and air filtration
    • Storage, Organization, Efficiency >
      • How to organize your tools and materials
      • Workbench Build and Restoration Options
    • Improve your workshop floors and lighting >
      • Improve your floors
      • Improve your lighting
  • Improve Your Tools
    • CNC Routing / Milling >
      • What you can make with a CNC router
      • What are your options?
      • Getting Started with a CNC
      • CNC Enclosures
      • My Journey to CNC Machines
      • CNC Router Resources and Links
    • Laser Cutting / Engraving >
      • What you can make with a laser
      • Types of Laser Cutters
      • Laser Cutting Resources and Links
    • 3D Printing >
      • What you can make with a 3D Printer
      • Which 3D Printer Should I Buy?
      • 3D Printing Tips and Tricks
      • 3D Printing Resources and Links
      • My Journey to 3D Printing
      • Modified Makergear M2 with Heated Build Chamber
    • Vinyl Cutting / Graphics
  • Shop
    • The Ultimate Air Filtration System
    • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Dust Collector
    • Shop Vac Hose Connector
    • Drill Organizer with Easy Access Charger Shelf
    • Quik Cleat Organization System
    • Ultimate Flip Top Workbench Plans
    • DIY Hydraulic Lift Mobile Tool Base
    • Chop Stop
  • Community
    • Social Media Channels
    • The Shop Hacks Story
    • Blog
    • Shop Hacks Innovators Program