Dust collection - do it from the start?

You have to.
I don’t know your budget but even a 1 hp DC that you lug to each machine will help with the MDF dust.
I recommend a fine particle air filter” as well to help remove the fine stuff when you finsh with the DC.
I use a shop vac with my router and an automatic switch that starts it up when I turn on the router.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Yes to what Bob#2 said. Keeping your lungs clean should be a primary safety consideration in woodworking, especially with mdf and exotic woods. Also get some N100 dust masks and ear protection.

Hi toold

I bought a Temp 142CX cyclone dust collector with two .5 micron filter cartridges on it for my new shop. You can have up to 12 drops, 30 ft runs and up to 1200 sq ft. The filtration and air flow is so good on it an air filter is not needed. The unit has a 14” impeller with 6 fins, 1900 CFM free air and 1000 CFM thru the filter. The motor is 2HP, 220V and 10 AMP. I got the long range remote, cyclone muffler and the re-circulating clean out system for the fine cartridges. With all this and duct work it cost me just under $2000 with freight. I got it from Penn State Industries and was very pleased with their service and tech support. They had good reviews but what really sold me was that I got to talk to someone who had one and I could see it set up in his shop. I would not even give it a second thought about not having a dust collector.

Good luck on your new shop.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Tom,

How big is the foot print of that puppy, I have been eying one of those for my shop. I am thinking about adding a small concrete pad to the back of my shop and building a small room around it. But I am unsure of those dimensions though (H/W/D).

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

That sounds really good, Tom – only problem (should have said) is that I’m in France! Not really a problem most ways, but for brand recommendations for stuff, there’s not much transferable. This globalization stuff is highly exaggerated… :^)

But the specs are helpful, as I can metric-ize and see what compares. Thanks!

tooold,

The type of DC he is talking about is a small/mid-sized Cyclonic Dust Collector, just to get you a starting point.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"