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Covertness  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:08:14 PM
Mark. I noticed in your pictures 4" flexible dust lines going into 6" PVC pipes for what looks like dust / shaving collection from your machines. In my hobby it is highly recommended these lines have a ground wire inside and outside the pipes to prevent static sparks. Dust fires and or explosions from static discharges are rare but they have been known to happen.

Friendly safety message from your neighborhood woodworker.
WildMadDog  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:14:23 PM
Would that still be an issue with aluminum shavings?
smullen  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:16:54 PM

Originally Posted By WildMadDog:
Would that still be an issue with aluminum shavings?


Covertness  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:18:45 PM
I don't see why it wouldn't. Just like rubbing a balloon in your hair Same concept. Probably not enough energy to ignite AL but maybe enough to ignite any other dust in the ductwork.
WildMadDog  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:22:38 PM
Originally Posted By smullen:

Originally Posted By WildMadDog:
Would that still be an issue with aluminum shavings?

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/341/i-dunno-lol_1_.jpg


Yes, I did!
mfingar  [Site Sponsor]
4/30/2012 9:24:23 PM
You are correct, and we've got them in there.

Thx
Your friendly neighborhood picture-taker
Covertness  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:30:59 PM
Figured Yall would be squared away.

Thanks Mark.
BCV  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:40:11 PM
link to picture, also pics of SOMETHING!
Covertness  [Team Member]
4/30/2012 9:43:56 PM
Originally Posted By BCV:
link to picture, also pics of SOMETHING!


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