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How to Capture Dust During Sanding

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February 14, 2023March 20, 2019

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Sanding can create a lot of dust, making a big mess in your home or shop.

To reduce airborne dust when sanding, tape a standard HVAC air filter to the intake side of a portable box fan.

Turn the fan on and position it near where you’re sanding with the filter facing the sander.
The filter will trap much of the sanding dust, making clean up a breeze.

Watch this video to find out more.

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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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