Why install a central dust-collection system?
A well-designed system whisks wood dust and debris from the machinery, workstations and floor sweeps to a canister or bag. Good-quality filters capture most of the dust before the air is returned to the shop. The result is a healthier and cleaner shop. A central collection system-consisting of a collector, rigid metal ducts and flexible hose-is the best approach. The advantage of a central dust-collection system is much simpler maintenance. With a central system you only have to clean one unit, as opposed to independent dust collectors on each machine central unit, which take up valuable floor space.
