In article ,
Mark & Juanita wrote:
On 27 Mar 2006 09:15:12 -0800, "Dhakala"
wrote:


dnoyeB wrote:
Upscale wrote:
"RayV" wrote in message

theory, static can ignite fuel vapors or gases, but wood dust?


Wood dust in the right proportions can be explosive. You can probably find
more information on it in the rec archives, but I'm sure quite a few people
will respond with additional information.



I'd like to see that one on myth busters.

http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_3604224

At the time the article was written, static electricity as a cause was
purely speculation. They also indicated a hot ember could have started the
fire.

Mythbusters would be a good venue for testing this theory. I seriously
doubt that static electricity has enough energy to ignite a dust explosion.

I guarantee you that static electricity _does_ have enough energy. Under
the _right_ circumstances.

Now, as for sawdust, in a home/hobby shop setting, it is *EXTREMELY*UNLIKELY*
that the 'right circumstances' will occur.