Mike,
Can you use one of the propane catalytic heaters safely?

TomNie

"Mike Paulson" wrote in message
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I had a basement workshop when I was starting out. Chips are no problem,
sweep 'em up. Shower curtains around your lathe help if you want to
contain the mess to a smaller area. Sanding dust is pervasive and gets
everywhere, even with a dust collector and air cleaner running. If you
have forced air heat, the furnace will blow micro-fine sanding dust all
over your home but you won't see it because the missus will have you out
in the doghouse. Use weatherstripping and something under the shop door
to seal it as well as possible, tape off the heating vents, and put a fan
in a window or install a louvered vent. If you live in cold country
you'll want separate heat, an electric heater works fine. If it's too
cold to have a fan in the window (blowing out!), at least open it at
quitting time and exhaust the dust from the room before you open the door.

-mike paulson, fort collins, co


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wrote:
Hi all,
I am new here and want to say hi to everyone and post a question.
Those of you in basement shops, how do you handle the dust and chip
issue? I am setting up a shop in a side room in the basement so I would
like some input . Also, do you have your sharpening equipment in there
as well or in the garage?
thanks in advance fo any ideas.
Matt