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!
Workshop & Safety
How to Find Used Tools
Sustainability, Workshop & SafetyCommentThree Phase Power Upgrade
Workshop & Safety1 CommentThe final step in prepping my workshop for a 10HP three-phase planer is getting a source of three-phase power. But … what is three-phase power, why is it necessary, and why is it a bit more complicated to secure in a home workshop compared to a commercial or industrial environment? Read on to learn more.
Dust Collection Upgrade
Workshop & Safety4 CommentsA 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!
Tips for Creating the Ultimate Indoor Workshop
Workshop & SafetyCommentIt's the Little Things
CNC, Workshop & SafetyCommentA 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.