What is a Dust Collection System?
Well, compared to the traditional hardwood floor sanding… It’s a lot less dusty! Most all standard sanding equipment comes with attached dust collecting bags. These bags are in your home and do the best they can at gathering dust. But we can do better with a “Dust Collection System.” Much like a home “central vacuum” the DCS sits outside of your living areas collecting dust and particles. No dust collecting is done in your home, which does not allow for dust to escape back into the air of your home. Beware the ads that state, “Dustless,” “Dust-Free,” “Eliminates Dust!” Is there really such a monster out there? Everyday life creates dust. Some questions to ask are, “Are all the different sanders going to be on the system?” “Including the edgers?” “How does this system help with hand sanding?” By electing to use this additional system, the DCS, there won’t be piles of dust waiting for you to clean up… Using the DCS will reduce dust and airborne dust dramatically, far beyond the industrie
Dust collection systems are collection devices found in many commercial and home settings. The systems are usually developed for us in shops where woodworking take place, such as sawmills, cabinet shops and plants where wood furniture is manufactured. Smaller versions are used by woodworking enthusiasts and other hobbyists where some type of residue is created during the pursuit of the hobby. There are significant differences in the structure of home and commercial dust collection systems. Home models are usually constructed with what is known as a single stage vacuum unit. The single unit generates suction that draws saw dust, clippings and other types of residue into the dust collection system. After passing through a filtration component, the collected dust is deposited into some type of container, such as a bag or canister. Commercial versions of the dust collection system often employ what is known as a dual or two stage design. Rather than running all the collected wood dust thro
