how much dust from a table saw?

[miles_hot]

just how much dust does a table saw produce? I;m used to not having any dust extraction when routing etc - will a TS be any worse than this?

I will be getting a massive DC at some point but it's a case of do I need to have this in place before I can even think of starting or can I cope for a few jobs before lashing out massive amounts on a DC?

Many thanks

Miles

 

[Argee]

just how much dust does a table saw produce? I;m used to not having any dust extraction when routing etc - will a TS be any worse than this?

It depends upon what you're cutting. The TS will tend to spray dust quite a bit, but it won't necessarily hang in the air for long unless it's MDF dust. If you're already routing without extraction(!), then the only difference you might notice is the pattern of spray.

I will be getting a massive DC at some point but it's a case of do I need to have this in place before I can even think of starting or can I cope for a few jobs before lashing out massive amounts on a DC?

If you putting up with routing without extraction now, I'd say that you'd cope as is - not recommending it, just saying so. I'm presuming that you've got some face protection, effective dust mask, etc.? If not, I'd get some!

Ray.

 

[bjm]

It will produce dust but, as I've discovered recently, the benefit of DC is largely dependant on the design of your saw. I have the Record Power TS200C and the dust collection (amongst other things) is pathetic; it's very good at collecting dust inside every nook and cranny of the saw - just not through the dust ports!

It's always wise to use DC where possible but if you're not too concerned about sweeping it all up get a good dust mask instead - especially if you're going to be cutting MDF. If you will only be using it for short periods you could hook up your vacuum as a stop-gap.

Brian

 

[miles_hot]

yes I've got a trend mask which I use in place of a DC and will be getting a vortex (gorilla) DC when funds allow however in the mean time it would be nice to commission the TS and get started on it!

Thanks both for the advice and the words of caution!

Miles

 

[joiner_sim]

In our commercial workshop, we rarely use our table saw anymore, as we have a panel saw and a re-saw hat has replaced it, but sometimes the table saw is needed, but being out of the way there is no way we can connect the extractors to it. I wear a mask if I'm using it, but the dust doesn't seem to be too bad at all. If I can remember rightly, the table saw is made by wadkin and its that old the dust exit point is aimed at going into a well in the floor, which apparently was how the old workshops used to collect the dust before extractors came about. :roll:

 

[devonwoody]

Out of interest, professionals might know.

If you saw a 1 cu.ft. of timber into 1" x 2" pieces, how much finishes up as sawdust?

 

[dickm]

Out of interest, professionals might know.

If you saw a 1 cu.ft. of timber into 1" x 2" pieces, how much finishes up as sawdust?

Other than the answer "always too much" , then it will presumably depend on the shape of the original cubic foot, won't it?

 

[George_N]

Assuming a cubic foot to be a plank 1" x 12" x 12', you would need to make five rip cuts of 144" x 1" x 1/8" (saw kerf) = (144 x 1 x 1/8 x 5) = 90 cubic inches of wood converted to sawdust (about 5%). Of course not all the pieces will be 2" x 1" (last piece will be 5/8" narrower because of the saw kerf) but you get the idea.

 

[dicktimber]

Hey RAY,
Is that a photo of yourself?????

If it is that makes two old farts on this forum, I thought I was the only one with all these youngsters!!!!!!!!!


You made my day!!!!

Mike

 

[miles_hot]

In our commercial workshop, we rarely use our table saw anymore, as we have a panel saw and a re-saw hat has replaced it, but sometimes the table saw is needed, but being out of the way there is no way we can connect the extractors to it. I wear a mask if I'm using it, but the dust doesn't seem to be too bad at all. If I can remember rightly, the table saw is made by wadkin and its that old the dust exit point is aimed at going into a well in the floor, which apparently was how the old workshops used to collect the dust before extractors came about. :roll:

what the heck is a re-saw hat - I assume it's not like the sorting hat in the potter stuff, nor a form of extraction so what's it all about?

Thanks

Miles

 

[devonwoody]

5% sawdust sounds a good and fair calculation, I suppose another 10% could be added on for planing and thicknessing, making 15%, then another 30% on some timbers because of knots etc. and then perhaps 5% on timber offcuts left at the end. Total estimate 50%.
The last timber I purchased, carriage equalled timber cost, so £100 of usable timber plus £50 carriage makes £150 per cu.ft. for some wood!

 

[wizer]

Hey RAY,
Is that a photo of yourself?????

If it is that makes two old farts on this forum, I thought I was the only one with all these youngsters!!!!!!!!!


You made my day!!!!

Mike

Have a look here Mike:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/content/view/88/71/

 

[wizer]

what the heck is a re-saw hat - I assume it's not like the sorting hat in the potter stuff, nor a form of extraction so what's it all about?

Thanks

Miles

Miles I think he mean a re-saw bandsaw THAT....

 

[lurker]

Hey RAY,
Is that a photo of yourself?????

If it is that makes two old farts on this forum, I thought I was the only one with all these youngsters!!!!!!!!!


You made my day!!!!

Mike

No thats actually an old photo - Ray is really much much older in real life :lol: :lol: :lol:

To be serious........... I'd say that considering the members I've met, Ray is at the younger end of the old fartery on this forum.

 

[wizer]

To be serious........... I'd say that considering the members I've met, Ray is at the younger end of the old fartery on this forum.

I'm glad you said that

 

[Argee]

The photograph is of me. It's a week old, whereas I'm 63.

I've had some strange compliments in my time, but "at the younger end of the old fartery" is certainly unique.

Ray

 

[George_N]

The photograph is of me. It's a week old, whereas I'm 63.

I've had some strange compliments in my time, but "at the younger end of the old fartery" is certainly unique.

Ray

It is certainly what I'd call a backhanded compliment Ray...nice to know you're among friends, isn't it :lol:

 

[miles_hot]

what the heck is a re-saw hat - I assume it's not like the sorting hat in the potter stuff, nor a form of extraction so what's it all about?

Thanks

Miles

Miles I think he mean a re-saw bandsaw THAT....

ah ha, good oh!

Mies