I was already concerned about safe dust collection before I came across this thread: Potential Health Effects of CNC and Machining
Now I’m REALLY concerned, and appropriately so, because I want to protect not just myself but the health of every student in my program.
I have seen very knowledgeable discussions by a number of members of this forum, and so I come to you for help with my situation. In particular, I am hoping that @mbellon can evaluate if a Festool CT unit could be used in my situation. I am confused about the comparatively low CFM listed on the Festool units. I wish I could have the CFM of a 2HP dust collector with the 0.5 micron HEPA filtration offered by the Festool.
One final note on the system I have spec’d out with the help of the Avid CNC staff: A 79 mm shoe has been recommended to me from Kent CNC. Supposedly, this standard shoe fits the equipment I will be acquiring. Here’s the link: Standard Split Shoe Note that the 79mm must be selected from the drop-down box.
I thank all of you for helping to keep me and my students safe to the best of my ability. I knew next to nothing about dust collection when I started looking into this situation. Feel free to talk to me like the newbie I am.
Many thanks in advance!
Mike