Safety Tip: Dust Extraction
Recently I have seen people posting or talking about 'smelling' the dust, and it concerns me that some people new to carving may not be aware of the dangers that bone and shell dust can create. Believe me, I know of carvers first hand who have died from dust related illnesses. So I would like to share with you my simple and reasonably inexpensive dust extraction system (See photos below). After going through a number of noisy, dirty vacuum cleaners, I invested is a simple system that is cleaner,
Ya know Billy,
I really like your setup for dust collection. It has made me think of all the low tech ways that I have moved the dust away from me to avoid inhaling the noxious stuff. I remember doing my first few antler carvings and hocking and snorting the dust up, and thinking there has to be a better way for a poor boy to get some relief. I have carved outside on windy days with the wind to my back to keep the dust out of my face. The drawback to that is that the winds have a sense of humo