Dust Cover

[kyler]

So, I know that it isn't smart to keep my 10" Logan 820 lathe in my woodshop due to potential dust reasons, but the garage isn't heated and I keep my woodshop between 55-75 degrees to keep my tools from rusting (and me comfortable!).

I have a Woodsucker II cyclone dust system with ~500 sq ft of .5 micron filters that vents back into the shop. If you stick you hand in a sunbeam, you will not see dust -- can't say that in most homes. I do get wood chips on the floor but that is pretty controlable.

Also I know I shouldn't cover it in plastic which can cause moisture to condense.

So, I liberated one of my wife's 800 denier cotton twin sheets thinking a very high thread weave will reduce dust penetration. :biggrin:

Thoughts? Think this is good enough?

 

[Kennyd]

I bought several wool blankets from Horrible Fright a few years ago to cover my machines. I also have a woodshop in my basement, I have a ClearVue Cyclone.

 

[bedwards]

I bought canvas painters tarps at HF on sell and split them to fit my machines. It helps keep dust and moisture down.


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[kyler]

I also have a woodshop in my basement, I have a ClearVue Cyclone.

If those had been on the market when I bought mine, I would have gotten one - I'm jealous!

 

[WoodArn]

I got some cotton canvas from the fabric shop. I figured it has a tighter weave than sheets but will still breathe if needed.

 

[OlBadger]

I too have my metal and wood facilities in the same (smallish) workshop and was given a good tip years ago which has worked for me. Spray an old towel or cotton cloth with oil (I used WD40 but a heavier oil is a little better) and then drape this over your machine, then use a barbeque or bench cover obtained quite cheaply from a DIY store to cover the machine almost to the floor, the oily cloth is a bit of a nuisance each time you want to use the machine but a handy plastic bag to store it in is a good idea. If you are really worried about moisture, there are several caravan shops that sell chemical dehumidification units for a few pounds which could live under a full length machine cover to keep it dry, obviously the cover should reach the floor unless you are trying to take the moisture out of the whole workshop or by the nature of doors etc. the entire atmosphere!!!

 

[kyler]

I too have my metal and wood facilities in the same (smallish) workshop and was given a good tip years ago which has worked for me. Spray an old towel or cotton cloth with oil (I used WD40 but a heavier oil is a little better) and then drape this over your machine, then use a barbeque or bench cover obtained quite cheaply from a DIY store to cover the machine almost to the floor, the oily cloth is a bit of a nuisance each time you want to use the machine but a handy plastic bag to store it in is a good idea. If you are really worried about moisture, there are several caravan shops that sell chemical dehumidification units for a few pounds which could live under a full length machine cover to keep it dry, obviously the cover should reach the floor unless you are trying to take the moisture out of the whole workshop or by the nature of doors etc. the entire atmosphere!!!

this is a great suggestion