"Rick P." wrote in message .. .
Okay guys, thanks for all the info. I didn't mean to spark an indepth
argument about health issues but some very good points were brought up
that I will consider. In fact, the need for a shop vac still exists to
help keep the area clean (plus cars etc.) so will get one, also, I
think I will go with the 1hp portable DC either Grizzly, Delta or HF. I
saw a nice Delta 1hp port. at Lowes yesterday for $119. That should be
sufficient for the little bit of work I get to enjoy. Maybe if I am
still experiencing a dust problem after that I can add a benchtop air
filtration system.
Thanks,
Rick


If you know someone in the hvac biz, or salvage, you can save a couple
hundred
bucks, if you need an overall room dust filter. Aquire an old
heater/AC blower, mount in plywood box behind a filter arrangement.
Hang from ceiling. I've seen plans online you could probably google.
IIRC, you use several filters in series.
I've also reaseached using 1 micron filters with such a setup, but the
price of the filters makes it cheaper to buy the whole unit already
built.
Also, I've heard it's a good idea to have a time delay switch, so when
you leave your shop for the day, the filter continues to clean the air
for awhile, letting less dust settle.