Every woodworker knows that dust is dangerous to your health. It poses a threat in any size shop, and professional guidance is required to manage it. Enter woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy, who covers all facets of dust control in this book and DVD. In the past, dust-control installation required complicated calculations, but now manufacturers offer systems that are economical and easier to install. The process is truly demystified by Nagyszalanczy, who covers comprehensive systems, as well as air filtration, portable systems, shop vacuums, task dust collection, and personal dust protection. This is required reading (and viewing) for all woodworkers who care about health and safety.

About the Author
Sandor Nagyzalanczy is a nationally recognized expert on woodworking tools and construction. He is the author of nine books published by The Taunton Press, including Woodshop Dust Control, which has sold over 75,000 copies. A professional designer, he has worked as a custom furniture builder for more than 25 years. A freelance writer, photographer, and tool consultant, Nagyszalanczy has been a senior editor at Fine Woodworking magazine and an eight-time winner of the Golden Hammer award for excellence in home and workshop writing.

Chapter 1: The problem of sawdust
Why control dust?
Different dust, different collection methods

Chapter 2: Dust control strategies
Primary collection
Secondary collection
Combining dust control strategies

Chapter 3: Shop vacuums
Choosing a shop vacuum
Connecting to portable power tools
Benchtop machine vacuum setup
Automatic control switches

Chapter 4: Portable dust collectors
Dust collector anatomy
Collector filtration
Hooking up a portable collector
Setting up a mini collection system

Chapter 5: Central collection systems
Central system anatomy
Designing a central collection system
Check the fan curve

Chapter 6: Installing your system
Choosing duct pipe
The installation process
Cutting snap-lock metal pipe to length
Cutting spiral pipe to length
Assembling ductwork
Securing duct joints
Sealing ductwork
Hanging ductwork
Installing air gates
Installing flexible hose
Grounding the ductwork
Making final connections
Switching the collector
Testing and tuning the collector
Future changes

Chapter 7: Ventilation and air filtration
Shop ventilation
Air filtration devices
Making a box-fan ventilator
Chapter 8: Masks and respirators
Choosing a respiratory protection device
Disposable masks
Reusable respirators
Powered air-purifying respirators

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