DUST COLLECTION - Basics and Setup - Woodworking

The most confusing topic when you're getting started woodworking is dust collection. There is a lot of conflicting information but I will break down the dust collection basics and exactly what I use in my small woodworking shop.

[ILikeCatsMoreThanILikeYou]

One tip if you're using a Shop-Vac, you can attach an additional hose to the outlet and direct it outside of your shop so any fine dust particles that make it through the filter are pushed to the open air and not into your shop. Just be sure to point the hose at whichever neighbor you like least.

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[cathypope]

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[moshekwart]

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[Advcrazy]

Glad I found your channel! I’ve just bought a house with a dedicated workshop attached to the garage. it comes with a few tools like table saw/joiner, band saw and drill press included. But there’s so much more I’ll need and not sure where to begin. You channel is definitely helping!

[HCCWW]

For what it’s worth, thank you for pushing out information the way you do… Reasonable, well presented, humorous and entertaining. I’ve picked up a hand full of great tips, so thank you again!

[Catobleman]

Wow, that was a seriously great video. Perfect mix of info and humor, with pretty good editing too. Hope to see this channel grow.

[bazanderson]

Excellent video on dust collection covering all the options, especially for the smaller shop and the boom arm idea is genius, well done and thanks for sharing, really useful video 🙏

[StreetWiseMomSurviving]

THANK YOU!!! I am looking hard at how to clean up the disaster zone in my garage to make it a true shop. Dust collection has been plaguing my mind for quite a bit. This was fantastic!

[Zoe-Dixon]

Bruh. No fluff, informative, to the point... And just enough moments of memery and self deprication to be funny without trying too hard. Liked & subbed!

[scottbitz]

I've been thinking about a dust extractor installed in the corner of my garage as my side yard is starting to look like a woodchip waste dump site from my planer and your idea with the quck connect flex house definitely peaks my interest! I don't really have to worry about the fine dust settling anywhere and wear a mask when I'm sanding, but it'd definitely be nicer on the yard, throat, and eyes on days when the wind isn't blowing as strong.

[muddygupps]

I very much like the simple hook ups and cost savings. Perfect for small shops starting out. I'm definitely saving this video.

[kenb]

What a great idea the boom arm is! I especially like that it pivots. I work in 1 side of a 2 car garage and I always struggle with extension cords and dust collector hoses all over the floor. I may very well make one for my own shop. Thanks very much for this great idea and all your awesome, informative, and entertaining content.

[daveawb]

In the process of setting up dust collection in my double garage shop, I really love the boom arm idea for my extractor and will likely copy your idea. Interesting setup for the ducting, I was thinking of running across the ceiling and down to the different stations but I'm having second thoughts now given I can get a smaller 2-stage and just move the hose from machine to machine, which I don't think would be to big a deal. Thanks for the tips, I think this video just saved me quite a few bucks!

[jheckerman]

I'm setting up my shop and this video was SO helpful as an overview of dust in general. Not just one aspect — "this dust collector is my favorite" — but a video that covers all things dusty. Thanks so much!!

[hwm]

Love the way you present your vids, to the point, informative and still with a sense of humor. Keep going. Cheers mate.

[gregcolegrove]

Thanks for the great volume of good information! Probably the best video I've seen on this subject. I've been woodworking for many years, and even tried (unsuccessfully) to get a high $ system (5hp, cyclone, dedicated spiral ductwork, etc) to work. Definitely going the look into developing a system, along with the important tips, like yours in my final shop configuration.