I've been reading all of the posts/articles on here and the web regarding dust and its impact on health. Frankly - it is making me take a step back regarding buying a lathe and setting it up in the basement. Since this is an area that you can not go on the cheap (pay now or pay later) it would appear that I would need to budget several thousand dollars for a proper dust collector/air filter and respirator.
Am I getting overly concerned for this as it will be a hobby for me - at most 8-12 hours use per week (maybe more when I retire??)? I would prefer to put it in the garage but the Michigan weather would make this a pain and I would probably never use it. The basement creates concern for dust in the house for family/pets.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks
Am I getting overly concerned for this as it will be a hobby for me - at most 8-12 hours use per week (maybe more when I retire??)? I would prefer to put it in the garage but the Michigan weather would make this a pain and I would probably never use it. The basement creates concern for dust in the house for family/pets.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks
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