It’s Too Long and Bendy | 614

On today’s show, we’re talking about smoke detectors in the shop, whether it’s worth upgrading dust collection ducting, and double-sided tape.

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This week, we thank:

• Levi McNett
• Jim at the.accidentalwoodworker
• Sooner Woodworking

News and Announcements

• Sign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter.
• The Guild Back to School Sale ends September 4.
• All episodes are now on the website.
• SawStop has a bandsaw.
• Harvey has the Dream Saw.

What’s on the Bench

• Marc pivoted from Ava’s bed to the laundry room.
• Matt is working on a coffee table.
• Shannon is selecting veneer for a tabletop.

Kickback

• Von Welch tested the advice about not running an air filter until leaving the shop. His air quality meter showed the air got worse for about a minute, then quickly improved. He now runs the air filter while making dust and leaves it on a timer after he’s done.

Questions

• Vaibhav asks how to handle smoke detectors in a garage shop when sawdust can set them off, but fire risk from lithium batteries and oily rags is still a concern.
• Chris asks whether upgrading from HVAC ductwork to Nordfab ducting is worth it for a new shop with a 3HP Oneida cyclone and several large machines.
• Keith asks what brand of double-sided tape to use for templates.

Links and Resources

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Woodcraft 2" Double-Sided Tape
• Permacel Double-Sided Tape

Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

• September 9, Allentown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass presents his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
• September 12, Sacramento, California: Woodturning, Segmented Screwdriver runs from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• September 12, Parkersburg, West Virginia: Beginner Leather Keychain class runs from 10 AM to 1 PM.
• September 13, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Tiny Dwellings, Beginning Bark-House Carving runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.
• September 14, Downingtown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass brings his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar to Downingtown from noon to 1 PM.
• Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.

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