Branching Out Wood

Modern Functional Home Decor by David Wertheimer

Workshop & Safety

Workshop Air Quality

Workshop & SafetyDavid WertheimerComment

What I originally thought was an extreme allergic reaction caused me to reevaluate and upgrade many air quality elements throughout my home and workshop - air quality monitors, additional indoor filters, and upgrades that basically force me to use my shop air filter and shop dust collection. Read on for the what, why, and how!

Dust Collection Upgrade

Workshop & SafetyDavid Wertheimer4 Comments

A decision to upgrade my planer has forced me to also upgrade my dust collection system. Read more to learn about the custom two-stage dust collection system I built that is cleaner and more efficient, but yet fits in a more compact space, than my original off-the-shelf system … and all the challenges integrating PVC and ductwork!

It's the Little Things

CNC, Workshop & SafetyDavid WertheimerComment

A pandemic-related slowdown in work and far-more-limited social and summer travel plans does not mean wasted time. New shelves in tight spaces; a repaired and improved dust collection system; more convenient electrical switches; and more. I share a few simple workshop improvements I’ve been able to make, that may inspire you to also do some cleanup.