Basement workshop

[awinegar17175442]

I read about the various problems from turning different kinds of
wood. i.e. allergies,rashes and so forth. Is it a good idea to have a woodshop in the basement that has no ventilation from windows, but has air purefyers and a vaccum system installed. Appreciate everyons input. [8D] also any body from vermont here

 

[Fred]

I for one turner would recommend that you at least have a positive air pressure in the house to prevent - well, help - keep as much air born dust out of momma's house. Install the best you can afford in dust collection systems and use them always, use fans directed outside to help move out particulate matter from the air you breath, ALWAYS keep the dust collection filters clean. If you are somewhat sealed in your workshop area always wear a full face mask that has very good filtration - the TREND comes to mind. It's expensive, but then again so is medical treatment if you don't use one. (Get the second battery for it as well!)

That's part of my two cents worth. Hopefully others will add to the list. []

 

[dbriski]

You may want to think of putting some plastic sheeting near the door then you can walk through (like a dual split layer or something) to help keep the dust from going into the house through the seams and going in and out.