Scroll Saw Air Filter system - what's best? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Dan C · 08-13-2009, 03:27 AM

You haven't seem me on the board for a couple of years. However, I am on the carving board frequently. (Hopefully, I'll get into scroll sawing before too long now that I'm retired.)

I cut out 3 carving blanks on my scroll saw last week. The basswood was 2" thick. By the time I was done, I could tell that I had breathed a lot of dust into my lungs. I was coughing a lot.

SO - I'd like to buy an air filtration system of some kind and want to make the right choice. I'm thinking of some kind of small unit that I could sit next to the saw that would pull the dust into a filter system of some kind.

I don't want to build anything. I'd like to buy a system that's all set to go. I just want to be sure and get the best one out there so I'll be happy with its performance.

I did a couple of searches and what I came up with were systems designed to filter air in the whole room, etc. I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for something that is portable that I could take with me to workshops where I might be doing power carving, for instance.

I figure there are some of you out there that can give me some good advice based on your own experiences. Thanks for any and all advice!

Dan C.

Sally · 08-13-2009, 02:04 PM

I set up a simple box fan with a furnace filter attached. Works great. I also always us a mask.

Judy Simpson · 08-16-2009, 12:25 AM

I have a shop vac air cleaner right beside the table. Does a good job

Artistry in Wood · 08-16-2009, 03:29 PM

Try this Dan

Portable Dust Filter System Model #AB260 - Lee Valley Tools

Have not tried it myself, but heard good things.

Andrew

08-13-2009, 03:27 AM	#1
Dan C Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 13	Scroll Saw Air Filter system - what's best? You haven't seem me on the board for a couple of years. However, I am on the carving board frequently. (Hopefully, I'll get into scroll sawing before too long now that I'm retired.) I cut out 3 carving blanks on my scroll saw last week. The basswood was 2" thick. By the time I was done, I could tell that I had breathed a lot of dust into my lungs. I was coughing a lot. SO - I'd like to buy an air filtration system of some kind and want to make the right choice. I'm thinking of some kind of small unit that I could sit next to the saw that would pull the dust into a filter system of some kind. I don't want to build anything. I'd like to buy a system that's all set to go. I just want to be sure and get the best one out there so I'll be happy with its performance. I did a couple of searches and what I came up with were systems designed to filter air in the whole room, etc. I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for something that is portable that I could take with me to workshops where I might be doing power carving, for instance. I figure there are some of you out there that can give me some good advice based on your own experiences. Thanks for any and all advice! Dan C.

08-16-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
Artistry in Wood Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midland,Ontario,Canada Posts: 64	Try this Dan Portable Dust Filter System Model #AB260 - Lee Valley Tools Have not tried it myself, but heard good things. Andrew __________________ It Seems To Me I've Lived My Life A Lot Better Than I Think I Have

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08-13-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,021	I set up a simple box fan with a furnace filter attached. Works great. I also always us a mask.

08-16-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
Judy Simpson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 25	I have a shop vac air cleaner right beside the table. Does a good job