Can this fabric be used to make a dust collector filter for a wood shop? The specs look similar to that sold by American Fabric Filter Co. Thank you!
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Yep! I used it to make a filter for a dust collector. Cuts airflow a bit more than I would like, it it's also a much thicker felted material, compared to a more cloth like material for dust bags.
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It should work fine. I have not problems using it with my large dust collector.
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Hi Gerald, I think the product would work well as a prefilter for hot embers. Cheers, Andy
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The filter, not the motor, will limit your length of use. It's a powerful motor, and completely removes all trace of fine wood ash. It would do the same for sandblast dust. You'll need to stop periodically to empty the canister and clean the filter.
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I don't think this would be the ideal duster. Too heavy and thick. There are plenty of microfiber cloths available for that.
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Bill, Check the specifications (thread pitch and diameter) for the current filter your using, against the specs. of the filter you want to use. They may not be listed on Amazon, so be prepared to search the manuafacturers website or other online source.
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Hi, I use my mask for dust mostly,, It does have a charcoal filter in there so it may do pretty good , if the stink isn't too bad..
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I'd use it for clothes that wouldn't pick up color from bamboo, But It would work! I sue it as roost for chickens. It's light and fairly small, as ladders go, but about right size to go near dryer.
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The default dust collection could be more accurately called a 'dust sampler'. Pretty useless. On my saw, I removed the useless tiny plastic scoop thing and fabricated my own custom scoop out of thin cardboard and masking-tape. It actually looks rather like the scoop on the Festool Kapex, and works quite well, considering. Then i hook up my shopvac to the saw.
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I took a look at the filters I bought and couldn't find any kind of holes throughout the filter, not even tiny ones. You might want to post a picture for people to compare. In any case, the filters are supposed to stop tiny particles of dirt. Any holes will defeat the purpose.
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I didn't use it for a filter,I used it for a inline A.C.duct that wasn't blowing hard enough. Even then the fan was not strong enough to make a noticeable differance,will try larger fan.
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It can be cut to any size smaller than the entire original size. It is about 1/4" thick if thickness is a problem. I don't believe it can be washed or cleaned. It is an odor suppressor or absorber, not a particle filter. The material is a coarse open structure to allow air flow, but absorb passing odors. Most likely washing would damage the absorption properties.
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Not really sure...I use Merv 13 4" AC Filters and they do a very good job at that...I did not notice any difference in regards to dust/particulates....
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I have the miter saw hooked to my shop dust collection system via some adapters I had to make so that the 39mm saw exhaust opening could connect to a 2" hose. It works better when hooked to the air system. There is still some stray sawdust that accumulates behind the saw so it isn't perfect by any means.
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I wouldnt, if you want something reusable I heard better results with cloth filters. Paper is king to me though.
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You can certainly use it to create a draft to have strong airflow. I haven't tried putting an allergy filter on one, but you could probably tie one on the back. That's going to slow the airflow, especially if it's dense enough to filter pollens. Plus, since you'd be filtering new air constantly, instead of filtering recycled air in a closed room like most air filter machines, the filter would need replacing very frequently. If you don't mind replacing it often, and with two fans to create strong air flow, this may be what you are looking for. If you need the filter, then you may also wish to make sure the intake window is sealed or blocked off where the fan doesn't fit so you don't get unfiltered air coming through the window above or to the side of the fan (depending on how the window opens).
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John I would also like to know what it is. However, most of these types of filters I have seen generally have a rating of 3. It's about equivalent to the old fiber glass filters, low dust pickup but high flow. I have a 10x6x1 box (in addition to the others) in my house and it is IMPOSSIBLE to find an actual filter for it. Even the builder put in one of these types of filters. I've been here for 10 years now and haven't had any issues with my system or this type of filter for just this one.