Ted wrote:
How effective is using dust collection with a lathe? I would imagine that something like this would have to be used. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11312 Is there a better way?

Thanks
Ted

I use a 2 1/2 inch hose held alongside the gouge (does not work well
inside bowls) and held with one hand while sanding with the other. It
collects most of the forward thrown chips and curlies and nearly all
the sanding dust. I also have an air filtration system to help clean
any remaining dust from the air. There is hardly any dust settling in
the shop and I do a lot of turning and sanding on the lathe.

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