Protect your health and your shop with smart, effective dust control solutions.
Wood dust isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious health hazard. In this fully updated and visually rich guide, woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy shows how to design and install a dust collection system that keeps your workspace clean, safe, and efficient.
Whether you're working in a small garage or a full-scale shop, this book offers practical advice tailored to your needs.
With clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to choose the right vacuums, collectors, ductwork, filters, and air scrubbers. You'll also find tips for retrofitting existing setups and maintaining your system for long-term performance.
This essential reference helps you breathe easier while improving the quality of your work and your working environment
Sandor Nagyszalanczy of Bonny Doon, California is a professional furniture designer and freelance writer, photographer and consultant. With nearly 25 years of experience building custom furniture, he is a former senior editor of Fine Woodworking magazine and has appeared on The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" and ABC Television's "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings." Sandor has authored and photographed nine books published by the Taunton Press, including: Woodshop Jigs and Fixtures, Fixing and Avoiding Woodworking Mistakes, Woodshop Dust Control, The Wood Sanding Book, The Art of Fine Tools, Setting Up Shop and Power Tools: An Electric Celebration and Grounded Guide, The Homeowner's Ultimate Tool Guide, and Tools Rare and Ingenious.