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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Judy Hunter on January 23, 2012, 04:10:28 pm
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Has anyone used the Filter for 20 inch box fans that Seyco sells? Are they effective?
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Hi Judy,
I do not know about the Seyco's filter, but Scobby my next door neighbor buillt a wood frame around two of his box fans and gave me one. we hung them behind our scroll saws and you can not believe how much dust from sawing they pickup. They are made so a 20 X 20 filter fits in the frame. So I would think the Seyco fam frame would do the same.
gene
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I am not sure how much they cost but a good quality filter (20"x20"x1") from Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, around $16 from any big box store would be just as good.
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Hey Judy, I think one advantage to Seyco's filter is it is washable and reusable, so you don't have to run down to the Depot to buy a new one.
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I also wonder what is in that 'spray' concoction that they sell to make the dust adhere. Could one maybe use WD-40 instead?
~~~GB~~~
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Well I ordered one but I am not sure about using it without an air filter behind it because the holes in it are so large. The spray stuff that comes with it is supposed to attract the dust. I use a furnace air filter now.
What kind is the best for this purpose? The el cheapo at $1.99 or the facny pleated ones for about $10.00?
How many times should you vacume it off before replacing?
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I have a few, like maybe 6, and they are wonderful. Tried using the fabric furnace filters and they just don't get it.
One is set up adjacent to the saw and catches most of the dust from both the blower and the fall-out from under the saw. I need to move it depending on the size piece I am working on, but closer is better, but even moved away it does a decent job. I don't get the fine dust on everything and very little hits the floor. One thing I noticed is the variation in effective fan speed, some fans are just better and they are all in the same box. Oh well....
The forward part of the screen is quite large on the gaps, but they get a lot smaller as you go through the layers. They work well. You spray both sides and let it dry. They are washable, flush it off and let it dry, spray it and let it dry, and off you go. If I wash it at the end of the day and spray it first thing, I usually have enough prep to keep me busy until the spray has dried.
They also work for sanding and other dusty activities. The reason I have so many is some are in Alaska and some in Washington. Just easier to carry just a few things, but still a load.
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Judy, after you get the filter and try it out let us know how it compares to disposable filters.
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Thank you Terry, Do you flush them off in the bathtub or outside?
TYman..I will voice my opinion once I have tried it.
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Judy, I use the laundry utility sink. I should note I usually get a week or so out of the filter, depending. I found the paper pleated ones were just not as effective. You may have a different experience.
Terry
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New member and been doing all kinds of woodworking for years and love this site.saw this post and want to order the fan with filter.making pens with a ca glue finish I got sick using the accelerator and the fan would of help for sure.i must of been allergic to the accelerator spray even wearing a mask.took a couple of weeks to get well.my shop is in my garage so when it's cold I keep the doors closed.so if anyone finds it helps to get rid of dust or better air circulation then I would appreciate any thought on hanging the fan or how to use it in a garage open or closed.thank you all.
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A substitute for accelerator is to spray with a fine water mist. A bit cheaper too.
I have a Grizzly fan filter set up hanging from my ceiling in my wood shop that I Paid $175 for and it does a good job. It has bag filters in it. They are about 90% efficient. Pleated filters are about 50% efficient and cheapo furnace filters are about 30% efficient. Hepa filter$ are about 98% efficient.
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:-\ Well I tried it . My Momma said,"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything".
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:-\ Well I tried it . My Momma said,"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything".
Well Judy, I think you just said it all! ::)
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We need a little more, so we can at least make a decision on what your opinion is LOL ;). As far as I can tell don't buy the POS. :o
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After all, You told us you didn't like the previous saw you bought!
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Judy, am I to take it you got the new filter and don't care for it?
:-\ Well I tried it . My Momma said,"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything".
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I'm wondering why a person would buy this thing when you can likely get a box fan at a garage sale for a few bucks and there are any number of ways to easily attach a 20x20 furnace filter to it. When the filter gets full just replace it or run a shop vac over it and continue on. Most of us woodworkers being a thrifty lot, I just don't see spending the money on this thing.
another Terry
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So are you going to keep it Judy or send it back? Just curious! ;)
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It lets way to much through. A lot more than a furnace filter does. I just thought It would be good for the enviornment and to save on buying the filters by just being able to hose it off. It cost me about $40.00 with two bottles of stuff. guess I will just cut my losses since it is big and bulky to send.
Hey dgman.... I just said I took it back and got a different one. One just assumes I didn't like it ;D