Hi,

I'm currently writing an article for a canadian woodworking magazine
about fire hazards in a typical workshop. The article will discuss
passive and active measures to take to avoid or extinguish fire.

I would like to make a test with rags soaked with oil and see how long
it would take before it catches fire. I'm wondering which oil is
generating the most heat (tung oil, linseed oil, danish, etc.) and how
long it takes, based on your experience (if you had any), to get the
smoke or an actual flame.

I would also be interested in knowing any experiences with dust
collector fires. There is obviously static electricity but I prefer to
hear about any kind of "accidents" that might have happened and sent a
spark in your dust collector to later on, catch fire. Again, I would
be interested in knowing how long it takes before you do get the smoke
to figure out something's wrong. I know it can be a couple hours.

Feel free to add any other fire hazards you've come across that I may
just overlook at the moment.

Thanks,


Greg D.

P.S.: There is obviously the chemical storage which are also a
concern.