Dust Collection - Revision history

Pdgossen at 02:59, 13 January 2019

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 * Wood dust in equipment motors and bearings shortens their operating life
 * The dust collection system protects our people and equipment by removing wood chips and dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment
 == Operation ==
 === Safety Rules ===
 ==== Fire Safety ====
-* Hot embers falling into dust collection bins are the #1 cause of fires in dust collection systems, so:
+* Hot embers falling into dust collection bins are the #1 cause of fires in dust collection systems, so ...
-** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal on any tool that is using the dust collector. This includes metal nails, screws, staples in wood.
+** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal on any tool that is using the dust collector
 ** If a cutting tool is burning wood, slow down or replace with a sharper tool
 * Two sheets of drywall act as a firewall between the dust collector drum and the neighboring work bench. Do not move this firewall.
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 === Basics ===
-# Set the gates
+==== 1. Set the Gates ====
-:: [[File:DC gate open.JPG|150px]] Open a gate to get dust collection at a tool
+[[File:DC gate open.JPG|150px]] Open a gate to get dust collection at a tool,
-:: [[File:DC gate closed.JPG|150px]] Close a gate to block air flow
+[[File:DC gate closed.JPG|150px]] Close a gate to block air flow
-:: * Dust collector capacity is one tool at a time
+* Dust collector capacity is one tool at a time
-:: * Open the gate for the tool you are using
+* Open the gate for the tool you are using
-:: * Check that all the other gates are closed
+* Check that all the other gates are closed
+==== 2. Turn on Dust Collector ====
-## Turn on Dust Collector
+[[File:DSC 7264.JPG|150px]] Flip the switch. There are 2: one to the left of the entrance to the Wood Shop, one to the right of the Cyclone.
 === Swap Dust Collection Drum ===
 === Cleaning the Filters ===
 * Cleaning frequency depends on filter pressure drop, which we aren’t measuring yet. Expect monthly or quarterly cleaning frequency
 * Filters are cleaned by blowing compressed air from the outside to dislodge the dust cake on the inside, waiting to let dust settle into orange buckets under the filters, then unscrewing the buckets to empty the dust.
 * Wear a dust mask to open and empty the buckets

Pdgossen at 02:17, 13 January 2019

2019-01-13T02:17:12Z

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	== Operation ==		== Operation ==
	[[Dust Collector Parts]]		See the [[Dust Collector Parts]] page for orientation on what the equipment is and what it's called


	=== Safety Rules ===		=== Safety Rules ===
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	=== Basics ===		=== Basics ===
	# Set the gates		# Set the gates
	:: * Open a gate to ~~allow air to flow to~~ a tool~~, close~~ to block air flow		:: [[File:DC gate open.JPG\|150px]] Open a gate to get dust collection at a tool
			:: [[File:DC gate closed.JPG\|150px]] Close a gate to block air flow
	:: * Dust collector capacity is one tool at a time		:: * Dust collector capacity is one tool at a time
	:: * Open the gate for the tool you are using		:: * Open the gate for the tool you are using

Pdgossen at 00:47, 13 January 2019

2019-01-13T00:47:24Z

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	== Operation ==		== Operation ==
			[[Dust Collector Parts]]


	=== Safety Rules ===		=== Safety Rules ===
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	** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal on any tool that is using the dust collector. This includes metal nails, screws, staples in wood.		** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal on any tool that is using the dust collector. This includes metal nails, screws, staples in wood.
	** If a cutting tool is burning wood, slow down or replace with a sharper tool		** If a cutting tool is burning wood, slow down or replace with a sharper tool
	*		* Two sheets of drywall act as a firewall between the dust collector drum and the neighboring work bench. Do not move this firewall.

	==== Personal Safety ====		==== Personal Safety ====
	* Wear a dust mask when emptying the dust collection drum and buckets		* Wear a dust mask when emptying the dust collection drum and buckets

Pdgossen at 00:25, 13 January 2019

2019-01-13T00:25:32Z

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	\|arrived=2016		\|arrived=2016
	\|doesitwork= yes		\|doesitwork= yes
	\|contact= Paul ~~G.!!!~~		\|contact= Paul Gossen
	\|where=wood shop		\|where=wood shop
	\|picture= dust collector.jpg		\|picture= dust collector.jpg
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	* Breathing wood dust is a health hazard		* Breathing wood dust is a health hazard
	* Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard		* Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard
			* Wood dust in equipment motors and bearings shortens their operating life
	* The dust collection system protects our people and equipment by removing wood chips and dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment		* The dust collection system protects our people and equipment by removing wood chips and dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment

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	=== Safety Rules ===		=== Safety Rules ===
			==== Fire Safety ====
	* Hot embers falling into dust collection bins are the #1 cause of fires in dust collection systems, so:		* Hot embers falling into dust collection bins are the #1 cause of fires in dust collection systems, so:
	** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal ~~(including nails, screws, staples in wood pieces)~~ on any tool that is ~~connected to~~ the dust collector		** NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER cut metal on any tool that is using the dust collector. This includes metal nails, screws, staples in wood.
	** If a cutting tool is burning wood, slow down or replace with a sharper tool		** If a cutting tool is burning wood, slow down or replace with a sharper tool
	** Empty the cyclone’s collection drum into outdoor garbage cans nightly		*
			==== Personal Safety ====
	* Wear a dust mask when emptying the dust collection drum and buckets		* Wear a dust mask when emptying the dust collection drum and buckets

			=== Basics ===
			# Set the gates
			:: * Open a gate to allow air to flow to a tool, close to block air flow
			:: * Dust collector capacity is one tool at a time
			:: * Open the gate for the tool you are using
			:: * Check that all the other gates are closed

			## Turn on Dust Collector
			:: *


			=== Swap Dust Collection Drum ===



	== Maintenance ==		== Maintenance ==

Apshah700 at 21:42, 12 January 2019

2019-01-12T21:42:21Z

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			{{Template:Equipment
			\|owner=LVL1
			\|serial=NA
			\|model=dust collector
			\|arrived=2016
			\|doesitwork= yes
			\|contact= Paul G.!!!
			\|where=wood shop
			\|picture= dust collector.jpg
			}}

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==

Pdgossen: fix link to woodcentral.com

2017-11-26T17:23:11Z

fix link to woodcentral.com

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	=== Static Discharge from PVC Ducting ===		=== Static Discharge from PVC Ducting ===
	* [http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/shop/articles_221.shtml/ is not considered a fire hazard for small woodshops]		* [http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/shop/articles_221.shtml is not considered a fire hazard for small woodshops]
	* but is very uncomfortable for humans and fatal to thumb drives full of Shopbot files		* but is very uncomfortable for humans and fatal to thumb drives full of Shopbot files
	* [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity/ Bill Pentz’s static electricity section] recommends 2" aluminum tape to bleed static		* [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity/ Bill Pentz’s static electricity section] recommends 2" aluminum tape to bleed static

Pdgossen: fix typos

2017-11-26T17:05:51Z

fix typos

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	* Breathing wood dust is a health hazard		* Breathing wood dust is a health hazard
	* Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard		* Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard
	* The dust collection system protects our people and ~~our~~ equipment by removing wood chips ~~to fine wood~~ dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment ~~because:~~		* The dust collection system protects our people and equipment by removing wood chips and dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment

	== Operation ==		== Operation ==
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	=== Gates ===		=== Gates ===
	This system ~~Will~~ support dust ~~collection~~ from one tool ~~head~~ at a time. Gates must be installed and used to route flow to the tool that is being used and to block air flow from all other tools. Some starter design resources for gates:		This system will support collecting dust from one tool at a time. Gates must be installed and used to route flow to the tool that is being used and to block air flow from all other tools. Some starter design resources for gates:
	* [http://www.benchmark.20m.com/articles/BlastGate/blastgatebuilding.html/ Basic manual gate from sheet stock]		* [http://www.benchmark.20m.com/articles/BlastGate/blastgatebuilding.html/ Basic manual gate from sheet stock]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlNimxZgqw/ Simple actuators]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlNimxZgqw/ Simple actuators]
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	=== Tool Hoods ===		=== Tool Hoods ===
	* Hooking a hose up to the off-the-shelf wood chip collection port on most tools is not sufficient for fine dust collection.		* Hooking a hose up to the off-the-shelf wood chip collection port on most tools is not sufficient for fine dust collection
	* Installing a port that is too small restricts airflow. This creates a fire hazard by allowing dust to build up in the ducting.		* Installing a port that is too small restricts airflow. This creates a fire hazard by allowing dust to build up in the ducting
	* Lots of designs and guidance on [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#tool_ducting/ Bill Pentz's tool ports and hoods page]		* Lots of designs and guidance on [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#tool_ducting/ Bill Pentz's tool ports and hoods page]
			* Hack on!

	=== CNC Dust Skirt Guidance ===		=== CNC Dust Skirt Guidance ===

Pdgossen at 16:59, 26 November 2017

2017-11-26T16:59:45Z

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	* [http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/shop/articles_221.shtml/ is not considered a fire hazard for small woodshops]		* [http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/shop/articles_221.shtml/ is not considered a fire hazard for small woodshops]
	* but is very uncomfortable for humans and fatal to thumb drives full of Shopbot files		* but is very uncomfortable for humans and fatal to thumb drives full of Shopbot files
	* [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity/ Bill Pentz’s static electricity section recommends 2" aluminum tape to bleed static		* [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity/ Bill Pentz’s static electricity section] recommends 2" aluminum tape to bleed static
	* Joints in our dust collector are made by first putting a band of 2" aluminum tape around the duct, then drilling 1/2" sheet metal screws through the joint to pierce the inner duct wall and stick into the airflow. Grounding the tape and screws provides a path to bleed some static from the flowing wood dust stream.		* Joints in our dust collector are made by first putting a band of 2" aluminum tape around the duct, then drilling 1/2" sheet metal screws through the joint to pierce the inner duct wall and stick into the airflow. Grounding the tape and screws provides a path to bleed some static from the flowing wood dust stream.

	=== Upgrade Path ===		=== Upgrade Path ===
	The system has an upgrade path to support 2 tools simultaneously. This would involve installing a 5hp motor and a larger impeller available from Clear Vue Cyclones for 1800 CFM design flow. It would also require some ducting changes, starting with installing an 8" header that the 6" line branch out from.		The system has an upgrade path to support 2 tools simultaneously. This would involve installing a 5hp motor and a larger impeller available from Clear Vue Cyclones for 1800 CFM design flow. It would also require some ducting changes, starting with installing an 8" header that the 6" line branch out from.

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 * Breathing wood dust is a health hazard
 * Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard
-* The dust collection system removes wood chips to fine dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment
+* The dust collection system protects our people and our equipment by removing wood chips to fine wood dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment because:
-* Wherever possible, the system collects dust at the tool as it is generated
 == Design Basis ==
 This system follows design guidance on [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm#index.cfm/ Bill Pentz’s dust collection website].
 === Air Flow ===

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== Purpose ==

* Breathing wood dust is a health hazard
* Wood dust build-up around the shop is a fire hazard
* The dust collection system removes wood chips to fine dust (down to 0.5 micron diameter) from the shop environment
* Wherever possible, the system collects dust at the tool as it is generated

== Design Basis ==

This system follows design guidance on [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm#index.cfm/ Bill Pentz’s dust collection website].

=== Air Flow ===