Reddit mentions of WEN 3410 3-Speed Remote-Controlled Air Filtration System (300/350/400 CFM)

How about an air filtration system? Something like this or this

They're commonly used in wood shops to collect saw dust and other fine particles, but seems like it fits your application.

What about one of these? It will at least move the air and be a closed system.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LPD9BDI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480352658&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=wen+shop+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=51yk6KdhUkL&ref=plSrch

Here is the desktop version of your link

I don't think a sheet sander would be any better. The random orbital could work if you have a decent shop vac or dust extractor set up. Another option would be to set up either a downdraft table or put an air filter right next to where you are working. These are all very loud options for working inside a house or apartment.

If I was working indoors I would look into using card scrapers and a smoothing plane as much as possible, with just a bit of hand sanding around any corners you miss.

Hey! So I am in the exact situation with a furnace, water heater, washer and dryer in the same room as my basement shop.i thought about sectioning off but it would be too much of a pain and not practical. I use a shop vac and dust deputy with every tool I can. I use the belt sander outside. And I've found it necessary to have a ceiling mounted air filtration system. I have [this one.](WEN 3410 3-Speed Remote-Controlled Air Filtration System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wL9LybJ2PNAA8) it works well and you can find it for around $100 if you look around.

Don't worry too much about the furnace. It won't start a fire or anything. I would highly recommend changing your furnace filter or at least checking it every 30 days. Run your air filter and the furnace won't get as dusty. I also recommend blowing the dust out of the furnace with air every year or so to avoid buildup. Good luck.

Something like this is a lot better than a shop vac. It's a lot quieter, uses a lot less power, and moves a lot more air than a shop vac does. An air cleaner is a second part of the equation. Get a real one though. You want 1 micron

I also have a basement workshop but for sanding/staining/finishing I just do it outside. I have a 2HP Harbor Freight dust collector with 1 micron bag, and I have one of those $140 Wen 3-speed air purifiers which runs most of the time (and which is a purchase I highly recommend!), but the basement only really sees typical sawdust from miter saw, table saw etc. I'd love to be able to do sanding down in the basement but the dust it produces is just way too fine to risk it circulating around indoors.

Edit: link to the air purifier I referred to. Running this thing for a few hours each evening has made such a difference to the air quality down there

The lid

[The filter] (https://www.amazon.com/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI)

The bag

Edit: This is the single stage collector I bought

Looks exactly what I need.

I think I am going to get an air cleaner as well if I have the budget left.
http://www.amazon.com/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=zg_bs_553020_1

Dust Containment, Dust Collection, Dust Filtration.

First, go to any big box store (I think even walmart may have it) and get a roll of sheet plastic. Try to get at least 6mil thickness. Attach this to the bottoms of the joists and subfloor. Be sure to go up in between the joists to seal that off too. Staples work really well, especially if you reinforce the edge of the plastic with a piece of duct tape on both sides. Wherever your door is going to be, overlap to pieces by about 12-18" to create a usable door flap.

Second, (if you don't already have one) get some sort of dust collection. A simple shop vac will do, though I highly recommend that you get a large one with a 2 1/2" hose as well as some sort of dust separator or you will be buying vacuum bags and filters like crazy.

Finally, get the Wen 3410 for $125. It has plenty of air movement and at full speed will cycle the air in a 20x20 room something like 7 times per hour I think. It's also quiet. The unit is identical to the Rikon and a couple other units at a much cheaper price.

The first two are the most important, but the last will greatly reduce the amount of dust that stays in the air, and more importantly, your lungs. A good respirator would also be a good investment as well. For less than $20, it's a good investment. I like the 3M 650x Quick Latch Respirator. I use one of these along with the P100 filters. If you have to go cheap on the last one, get a $20 box fan and a 20x20 furnace filter. That works decently too.

edit: I too work in my basement. I did the above and do not have problems with dust anywhere in the house, even right outside of my shop.

I had something like this in my shop to vacuum the air.

https://www.amazon.ca/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=shop+air+filter&qid=1558616322&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Can you turn down the pressure from the compressor? Also look into air cleaner used by woodworkers. You can get one made by Wen for $100 or so. Helps with dust and bigger particles.

WEN 3410 3-Speed Remote-Controlled Air Filtration System (300/350/400 CFM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Nb3KAbVEAG6SM

Thanks, been checking their web page. A mix or wood metal and whatever. I just ordered this for now https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPD9BDI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

At least as a start, I currently work in my garage with a shop vac.

New enclosure and air filtration system in place. Now waiting for the new Mini to ship from Prusa.

https://i.imgur.com/dsFavT4.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xLjPEmd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hA2t04g.jpg

Air filtration:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPD9BDI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're in an enclosed area and hell bent on sanding down there. At bare minimum wear a respirator. keep in mind that your eyes are still going to soak up a ton of dust. Second to that would be airborne particulates have a tendency of igniting easily (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion) so keep that in mind if your boiler has an exposed pilot, etc.

Check out an air filter, again if your hell bent on doing any sanding - even hand sanding. You'll still need a respirator, but this will help.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPD9BDI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You’ll still have lots of airborne dust. Might want to look into getting an air filter of sorts.

Wen Air Filter

Used for woodworking WEN 3410 3-Speed Remote-Controlled Air Filtration System (300/350/400 CFM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QNS5Bb13AA9GY

That's an informative link. Thanks. The rig shown may not be technically a cyclone, and I apologize if I misspoke. It's this. Nonetheless, as chips and dust are forced by the impeller into the unit, they are forced along a curved ramp. The heavier ones drop out and the rest are dealt with by this pleated canister filter. Despite Harbor Freight's sometimes very sketchy quality reputation, this thing has been humming along for close to twenty years, and in conjunction with an air cleaner , has kept my shop reasonably dust free and has been totally trouble free.

I'm not a full time production shop, but a remodeler, so this has met my needs nicely.

I use the Oneida Cyclone on a 5gal bucket.


For a standalone, you could go cheap: http://imgur.com/a/qzjIa



Or this: http://www.amazon.com/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1458061256&sr=1-2&keywords=shop+air+filter

Neither is mine, but those could scrub the air well enough to help keep dust contained to that room and help clean it up during/after work. The big dust is messy, but the small dust is the health concern.

Do you guys have any recommendations for Air Filtration Systems as DIYers? Not in the shop every day, maybe 5/7 days but maybe max 3 hours, usually 1-2 hours. I have the dust collection at the source and dust masks but not the 'proper' air filtration system. Just 2 'household' air filters.

My lungs are already crap at 21 due to chronic exposure to 2nd hand smoke - at this point I'll be signing a death/cancer warrant.

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I was looking units like these:

https://www.amazon.ca/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&srs=11968096011&ie=UTF8&qid=1550890807&sr=1-1

https://www.kmstools.com/magnum-industrial-air-cleaner-dust-filtration-system-152165

As long as the rack/cabinet is grounded, then you should be able to vacuum right up to the rack/cabinet.
Just don't the vacuum inside the equipment where it can discharge directly to the electronics. If everything is closed and racked, then the electronics should be isolated from the case and the case should ground any static.
Plus server rooms should be between 40% and 60% humidity to keep static down in the first place.

you can also get dust filters to keep the dust down. either buy one,
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-3410-3-Speed-Remote-Controlled-Filtration/dp/B00LPD9BDI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1493922318&sr=8-5&keywords=dust+filter
or build one with a box fan,
http://tombuildsstuff.blogspot.com/2013/06/better-box-fan-air-purifier.html

For what it's worth, something like this is what should be installed, depending on the size of the space.

Otherwise, I like the box fan and furnace filter option for cost efficiency.

The commercial product looks like this though there are a lot of options and price points. As mentioned above you'll also want to be good about using dust collection as that stops the dust from getting into the air in the first place. That could be either shop vac(s) or a dedicated dust collector That dust collector is pretty basic and ideally the air filter should be replaced for something better. There are tons of guides online for modifying those if/when you're ready to do so.

As for the space it really depends on what your budget and level of interest are. I would want to cover the ceiling with either drywall or at least plastic to keep the dust out of the insulation. Drywall looks better and can be painted white to increase the amount of light in there. Eventually you'll want to be able to hang things easily on the walls as storage is a constant battle so a studwall with drywall or plywood on it might be a good choice when you get to that point too.

Of course! Happy to help!

A shop vac is going to help with some of the dust but a full on dust collection system will dramatically change the way you work. Harbor Freight actually sells a dust collector that is well worth it. Like $160 with their 20% off coupon. Tons of content creators and other videos/articles about the HF Dust Collector and modifications people have made. Then using 4"PVC to run piping along the walls and the 4" dust collection flex hose to your tools.

Also, you can look into an air purifier for the fine dust as well. I've heard alot of good things about the WEN brand 3-Speed for the price point.

Keep an eye out on craigslist and facebook marketplace as well. I've purchased almost all of my powered tools second hand and they've held up great. You can even set up alerts to your email for certain phrases such as "planer", "jointer", "lumber", etc...

How does this sound?
HF dust collector and a Wen air cleaner. Maybe someday I can exhaust outside? Is there an easy way to do that with the HF system> I have an unused central vac vent closeby.