Dust Collection

How to buy a dust collector

Choosing a dust collector can be anything but simple. We've stripped away the mumbo-jumbo to show you what you really need to know.

Busting dust in a basement shop

Put an end to dust migration from your shop to the house.

Wise Buys: Dust Collector Remote Controls

Here are four great remote options.

Should I clean my dust collector's filter bag?

The inside of my dust collector’s filter bag is really gunked up. The collector seems to be drawing less air than it used to. Should I throw the bag into the laundry to get it clean?

Make a good connection even when it’s a bad fit

Any suggestions for making connections between ill-fitting ports and hoses?

How do I replace my cyclone's gasket?

The seal between my cyclone dust collector’s pleated filter and the clean-out pan sometimes develops leaks. How can I fix this?

How do I enclose my dust collector to reduce noise?

I’d like to enclose my shop’s dust collector to reduce the noise it makes during use. What do I need to know before tackling this?

Do I need a dust mask?

Since I installed ceiling-mounted air-filtration units to supplement the cyclone dust collector piped to my machines, the shop has never been so clean! Should I still wear a dust mask?