Proposal to Improve the Back Room

Proposal to Improve the Back Room
Sponsors	Dmitriy V
History
Posted to List	TBD
Officially Proposed	TBD
To be voted on	TBD
Results
TBD

Language

Proposal statement is TBD.

Background

The back room has a few issues:

• Often messy and difficult to navigate. There are a lot of tools and not a lot of room for them. Therefore, tools should be organized so that it's easier to put things away and keep the center of the room clear for maneuvering - give everything a home.
• Woodworking dust settles on everything. Woodworking tools need to be tied in to dust collection. Overhead dust filtering should help capture whatever dust ports don't.
• Electrical outlets are not always convenient or adequate - need more.
• New table saw is coming and it should be installed properly in a dedicated location.

It's sensible to fix the above issues by spending some money on back room improvement. Below is a proposal of tasks to spend money on and accomplish.

Electrical

• Add circuit(s) along south, west and maybe north walls at chest height. Installation should not interfere with framing and dust collection.
• Add separate circuit for the 2HP dust collector near south-east corner.
• Add circuit(s) on ceiling for electrical cord reel(s) and air cleaner(s).
• Re-do air compressor electrical connection such that there is an outlet on loft's surface which can be controlled by a switch on the exterior of the server room wall.
• Run single phase 220V 25A circuit to south wall near window/radiator for new table saw. (See New Table Saw section.)

Framing Lumber Shelving

Install shelving out of framing lumber around the perimeter of the room. Final configuration is TBD. This shelving will be based on the design of existing shelving along the west wall, however it will use 10FT vertical members (instead of 8FT). Existing west wall shelving shall be rebuilt as it's sagging.

Dust Mitigation

Dust mitigation plans assume that dusty woodworking (sawing, sanding, planing) will be constrained to the SE quadrant of the room.

Dust Collection

The 2HP dust collector is to be installed in the SE quadrant of the room, possibly in the corner, such that the collector is easy to empty. Consider replacing filter bag final stage with vent directly out of the window. Consider installing a manometer to monitor dust levels.

4" PVC trunk lines shall run from dust collector with blast gates as needed. Line should be grounded throughout. A floor sweep will be connected at one exit point. Consider adding automated blast gates.

The following tools should be accommodated on the dust collection system:

1. New table saw - 5" main port and 2" overhead port (See New Table Saw section.)
2. Miter saw - shroud in a dust hood; dust port connection optional. Connect to dust collection system or dump into bag below stand.
3. 4" port tools: 2 x bandsaws, planer, jointer. Either connect all individually or set-up several Rockler Dust-Right Quick Change kits to handle few at a time.
4. Small (1" to 2-1/4") port tools: sanders, scroll saws, circular saws. Make use of Rockler Small Port Hose kits to connect tools to dust collection system. Consider building work cart that can plug into dust collection or overhead hoses.
5. Router table - dust capturing kits are available
6. Wood lathe - dust hoods are available
7. Drill presses - press table solutions are available
8. Downdraft table - if roaming dust-collecting cart is a consideration.

Air Filtration

Install a JET 24770 air filtration system 2-3FT away from the south wall, roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the way down (measuring from the west side), 8-10FT from the floor (suspended from ceiling beams), intake facing SE quadrant. In other words, intake should be in path of table saw blade, behind table saw user. System will plug into new ceiling outlet. Pair of washable first stage filters to be considered.