WOODWORDS ON THE BRANDYWINE

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1 WOODWORDS ON THE BRANDYWINE Volume 25 Issue 11 November 2012 Dealing with dust with Mike Okner WOODWORKERS GUILD OFFICERS FOR 2012 President: Peter Leavens VP: George Hoffman Treasurer: Jeremy Noblitt Newsletter Editor: Tim Sabo Librarian: Tony Knisley Raffle Manager: Tony Knisley Webmaster: Richard Dell Program Committee: Jim Stevens Charles Given Pell Sherman Jim Kirkbride I once visited a shop in Unionville, PA that was spotless. No chips of wood on the floor or dust on the benches. I didn t understand because there were a number of unfinished pieces distributed among the different stations of the room. There s no conclusion to this story because I m still perplexed. I attended an auction of an out of business shop two weeks ago. Everything was dusty. I felt right at home, but not comfortable. Dealing with dust is important. Many of us have our shops in areas attached to our houses; basements or garages. Keeping the dust out of the central air system can be extremely difficult. But more important breathing in wood dust can be a serious health hazard. Long term exposure to wood dust can contribute to respiratory problems like sinusitis, asthma and emphysema. Acute sensitivity problems can develop from many exotic imported species such as Rosewood and Teak. Mike walked us through a number systems currently on the market appropriate for any size shop. He was very passionate about Not addressing this issue is Not an option. You should anticipate dealing with dust the same way you anticipate an electric bill every time you turn on a tablesaw. Buy or fabricate a system. For those who saw Mike s presentation know that he was thorough. He discussed airflow calculations needed to properly size your system, duct work layout, and filter efficiency. He showed us systems as small as a shopvac to big cyclones. There are attachments on the market that attach to garbage cans which separate larger chips from fine dust and extend the filter s life. There are torit systems that self clean the filter and keep the cfm s high. There are systems that attach directly to tools and wall systems to clarify the air within the room. Mike discussed the potential for static buildup when PVC duct work is used. He personally never experienced a shock, but doesn t dismiss the danger. To get around this install a copper wire through the tubing. Have it exit the tubing near an electrical outlet. Caulk the hole where it exits to seal the tubing. Add a 110v male plug to the wire. Attach the wire to the ground connection only and plug it in. This will safely eliminate any static electricity especially in the winter months when the air is dry. Thank you Mike for sharing! Photo on page 2

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3 Page 3 Show & Tell David Webber Ron Hasse Jeremy Noblitt

4 1 Page Meeting Schedule Guild meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. All interested persons are invited. Our upcoming meeting is: November 21st Bob Bradish Ships Carpenter (Kalmar Nickel) 7:00 PM Woodcraft 166 South DuPont Highway New Castle, DE WOODWORDS ON THE BRANDYWINE Upcoming contest The topic for this contest will be Toys. This will include whirligigs through checker boards. Entries will be due in December. Multiple entries are acceptable, however, one prize per individual. Contest is open to all current members. Rules on how the judging will take place will be distributed at a future meeting. The judges will be selected by the program committee and will include only non-participants. If you don t plan on having an entry and would like to be a judge, please see any member of the program committee. Christmas tree ornaments made for the festival of trees

5 Volume 25 Issue 11 Page 5 Raffle Winner Treasurer s Report 11/01/2012 Ron Hasse won the 1st raffle prize (Digital angle gauge) Jeremy Noblitt won the 2nd raffle prize (Chisel sharpening jig system) Jim Malone won $4 in the 50/50 Raffle Income $ /50 Income $ 4.00 Current balance $ Dues are now being collected see Jeremy for payment Yearly dues are $ Classifieds The classified section is open to any paid member. Have your classified information into Tim Sabo by the first of the month to be included in that month s newsletter. your information to: TSabo@Dow.com Jim Stevens has the following for sale: call (302) Rockler Clamp Storage Rack Asking $75.00 Woodcarvers of Delaware club The Woodcarvers of Delaware club meets every Monday night (6:30-8:30), while school is in session. We meet at McKean High School in the old woodworking room. The meetings are informal. People bring and work on their projects at the meetings. Experienced woodcarvers are available to help you master the art of woodcarving. If you would like to add a new dimension to your wood working skills, come and check this club out. For additional information contact Roger Earley (president) at

6 Page 6 WOODWORDS ON THE BRANDYWINE Updated photos for two projects that were partially completed in past newsletters From Peter Leavens shop. Wine bottle cabinet first shared as being in-process in the July 2012 newsletter. From Tim Sabo s shop. Walnut chest of drawers first shared as being in-process in the March 2012 newsletter.

7 Woodworkers Guild of Delaware 38 Jay Drive New Castle, DE WE RE ON THE WEB Open to all woodworkers novice to experts Woodworkers Guild of Delaware Benefactors of the Guild Please keep these friends in mind when you make purchases: Woodcraft Lee Valley Veritas