SANDING WOOD ,THE BASICS
SAWDUST An important point has to be made before any thoughts of sanding can be approached. That point is the dangers of sawdust and the importance of dust collection. Sawdust can be harmful to anyone that encounters it while sanding. Some people have extreme allergic responses to sawdust, either through inhaling sawdust or contact with their skin. This is important to keep in mind if you start having a reaction while woodworking. DUST COLLECTION A big issue when dealing with sawdust is to attempt to collect the sawdust at its source with a dust collector (aka a dust extractors) Dust collectors vary in the ability to collect sawdust and its finest particles, so make sure you ...
