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- Sep 6, 2018
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I have a HF 44991 coming in 5 days and I plan on mounting it to my workbench in the garage. I'm not thrilled with it being exposed to the temperature and humidity extremes. There's an outside chance I might be able to fit in my inside work space if I eliminate some stuff. Of course I'll build a rolling stand with lexan guards to contain some of the chips. There's usually wood chips on the floor anyway. If you haven't read my Intro, I fix acoustic guitars for fun. The mill will be to make wooden parts and metal/plastic tools/fixtures. I'm a Tool Designer by trade.
Along with the environmental extremes, I'm concerned about the amount of wood dust I make. I use my band & miter saws, and various sanders a lot. Not daily, but the amount of wood dust adds up. I don't want that fouling up the ways and other moving parts of my new mini mill.
My thoughts are to throw a sheet/blanket/tarp over it when I'm not using it. Another idea is to build a lexan enclosure that I can close and semi seal. Obviously the enclosure takes up space and will get in the way of operation. It will also eliminate air movement and possible promote rust.
Any suggestions?
Along with the environmental extremes, I'm concerned about the amount of wood dust I make. I use my band & miter saws, and various sanders a lot. Not daily, but the amount of wood dust adds up. I don't want that fouling up the ways and other moving parts of my new mini mill.
My thoughts are to throw a sheet/blanket/tarp over it when I'm not using it. Another idea is to build a lexan enclosure that I can close and semi seal. Obviously the enclosure takes up space and will get in the way of operation. It will also eliminate air movement and possible promote rust.
Any suggestions?