Is it more effective to collect fine dust from a lathe using a high volume low pressure extractor or a low volume high pressure extractor? I use an ambient air filter and a powered dust mask but would like to capture as much as possible of the really fine dust at source.
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It is very hard to capture the dust being thrown off of a lathe. You need to get as much air as possible flowing over the cutting area so you want a high volume air flow attached to a hood or shroud that keeps the airflow confined to the area right around the cutting or sanding zone.
John White
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