If you spend every day in your workshop or use woodworking machinery as part of a weekend hobby, then you’ll be all too familiar with a byproduct of the industry – dust. Whether you’re working on a client piece or a small cabinet for your home then you’ll be left with a workshop filled to the brim with sawdust – minuscule pieces of wood and debris from the sawing and forming process. If you find yourself spending more and more time in your shop and you haven’t invested in a dust extractor system, then now might be the time to take the plunge to splash out on a brand new dust extraction system.
This blog from the RJ Woodworking Machinery team will break down the requirements for a dust extractor, the importance of one in your workshop and some helpful pointers to consider before you buy to ensure you’re making the most out of your dust extractor.
The Benefits of Dust Extraction
The benefits you see from using a dust extraction system make it well worth the investment, dust extractors come in all shapes and sizes for industrial workloads and for even the smallest of shed workshops. While a dust extractor isn’t a magic collector of all the dust, dirt, debris and chemicals in your workshop, the massive reduction in sawdust and particles around your workspaces and machinery will make a huge difference when it comes to keeping the air clean, cleaning your machinery and taking on new work. Â
Once you have your device set up and ready to go, you’ll notice a cleaner workshop with clean, breathable air – keeping your lungs and customers happier. The dust isn’t only bad for your health and your employees, but it can also have a negative impact on your machinery too. When using high-tech machinery, particles can interfere with the daily running of your machinery causing you to become less productive. A dust extractor is a great way to quickly and efficiently keep your machines working at their optimal level.
Dust extractors are also invaluable when it comes to keeping your work output up to a high standard; by keeping chemicals and dust away from your finished products – they remain at a higher quality while increasing customer satisfaction.
Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Dust Extractor
Before you purchase your dust extractor, be sure to check your available workshop space so the extractor will fit in nicely with your machinery, a decent amount of space will be required for the larger styles of dust extractors but if you have a limited amount of space available – then a single bag extraction machine will be able to handle just about any job you undertake.
The dangers posed by wood dust and other workshop dust should not be underestimated, from your lung health and machinery performance to the finish of the final product. Given the wide range of dust extractor options now available on the market, removing wood waste has never been easier and safer for you and your business.
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