'filterAfan' video from Steve....

[GrayBeard]

Well what did you all think of the video from Steve today?

'filterAfan' system

Looks good to me but why cut the fan dimension down to 16" with the shroud?


~~~GB~~~

[Judy Hunter]

I tied 1/4 inch elastic into two large "rubber bands"  they go around the fan and the filter top and bottom. My 20 inch fan holds then a 20 inch filter, and very  quick change.   Question...How many times do you vacume the filter before changing it?

[GrayBeard]

Need BIG rubber bands?

Go to a truck stop where they do service and as the guys in the back to save you an innertube when they change one out of a tire and then cut it in narrow strips. All 'movers' use them for keeping drawers in and doors closed when moving furniture.

~~~GB~~~

[Terry Jackson]

Seyco sells a 20" metal mesh screen filter and a spray to promote the dust sticking to the screen.  The whole thing is washable and re-useable.  I have one mounted on a box fan so the top is just below table height and it collects a lot of dust from both the top and bottom of the table.  Also works as a dust collector for a lot of sanding operations.  It adds a bit to the noise when cutting, but not by a lot. 

Don't mean to detract from Steve's review, just add another option.
Terry

[TheMelster]

  Here we go again in the USA new economy.... I checked online at Home Depot for the 20" box fan,,,,they had stock at my local store, just not out for display due to seasonal sales. Setup pickup at my local store and bamb...$16.01 and it was mine. I then stopped by furnance filters and snagged a couple 20" square filters for $1.88 each. Got it setup with a thicker type double faced tape and bingo off to the races.

I just position the fan to "suck" dust at each machine I use at the time... works GREAT and I can vac off the filter as I go also.

Sure am glad I have my shop in my basement.... usage year round, can control humidity, and now my dust is under control within my new economy budget.

[Fab4]

Hi GB:
Steve did a super job on his presentation. I found it very interesting
I understood what the product was and what it does.
Thus the purpose of the video, right?
The video was well done

Now, do we have to go to such extremes???
Maybe not but it's nice to know that we have options.
Fab4

[dgman]

Hey Fab, Yes, it is important to go to such extremes! Wood dust is a carcinogen. That means that it can cause lung cancer with prolonged exposure. As woodworkers, we need to protect our lungs from sawdust and the products we use to finish our projects.
Here's an example, have you ever blown your nose after cutting for a couple of hours? It's pretty gross! Imagine what's in your lungs!

[jimbo]

I'm with you there Dan, we should all wear masks as well but wont go into that, the biggest problem in NZ that every form of health protection is so expensive, even sun block, retailer and the government put their maxi min mark ups on these product or it would seem that way
Jimbo