Dust Collector baffle question

[JimmyC]

Scott,
I have a 10 x 20 lean-to on the side of the building and that's what I'm planning on setting the DC under, but I'd rather not close it in because I want to eventually use the area for air drying lumber. I like the idea of a window over there and I've got to figure a way tosound insulate. Thanks for the ideas.

I want to thank everyone for their comments so far it has really got me thinking.

 

[Bas]

When you're running the DC, open the window between the shop and the lean-to. This allows the air to return.

Scott, it sounds like an excellent design. But, won't having an open window allow any fine dust to come back into the shop? Not a huge issue when planing, but table saw, drum sander etc. produce lots of fines.

A more sophisticated solution would be to vent into this lean-to, but use a heat exchanger to recover any heating/ cooling! But now we're getting a little too complicated.....

 

[CarvedTones]

I don't understand why you even need a DC for planing. :gar-Bi

 

[JimmyC]

I don't understand why you even need a DC for planing. :gar-Bi

:rolf:
Don't you have a YMCA thing to go to:no:.

 

[CarvedTones]

Yeah, I got one eye on the clock - about 30 minutes until I head home and then out...

 

[golfdad]

Jimmy...........I have the same Dc would like to see yours when your done............Im in Clayton

 

[JimmyC]

Jimmy...........I have the same Dc would like to see yours when your done............Im in Clayton

Dirk,
I don't know when I'll get arouind to it, but I will definitely let you know.