How do you keep the dust down

[MDJ]

Have a Vacuum on as you chop, and keep using it to limit the dust spreading, also use a good mask, keep windows open and if you use a grinder fit a vacuum to it as you use it, otherwise there isn't much else you can do

 

[Wilko]

Hi - sorry to hear about your Dad.
I have got a DADE and use it all the time. I now also put a bead of wallpaper paste on the area to be cut. Go slow and there is zero dust in the air, IMHO. Wipe it off or wash it into a bucket.

Caption "that hole looks so good, I think I'll cut another ..."

 

[Adam W]

For chasing I use a Metabo chaser with Trend M class vac, plus fitted face mask. When sweeping up I try to damp down the dust as best as possible.

If drilling ceilings is necessary I check the asbestos report, then if anything nasty is present I believe company policy is to suit up, fitted face mask, rubber gloves, dust sheets and H class vac, the the dust sheets are double bagged and put in the asbestos bin at the yard.

I believe some people apply shaving foam to the area to be drilled to catch any falloff.

 

[JK-Electrical]

For me, it's the Makita SG1250 wall chaser, Makita VC3011L dust extractor and Armeg AHC40-200 adjustable hole cutter.

 

[Squid]

what's a bit of dust compared with 50 years of B&H 's finest?

40 a day habit gave up 15 years hopefully I will live a little longer........

 

[nbwriter]

Hi guys....

Some good replies here! I just want to add my ten cents, because dust inhalation on messy jobs can put you hospital... So use your noggin and have a basic extraction system of some kind, or better still cut, sand and drill outdoors, so the dust is carried off quickly. (Even outdoors you should be wearing goggles + mask, of course).

... I used a simple Dimplex Air Purifier on one BIG (house restoration) job + goggles + mask + hat. (The hat can be any wooly type that traps dust before it lands in your hair. A hat also traps perspiration before it ends up in your eyes and goggles, too).

If you are working with sanders drills or saws, its basic Health & Safety to protect your eyes and lungs. There are various grades of mask around. Toolstation & Screwfix sell a (pretty affordable) range. If you're working with hazardous "particulates" (eg Asbesto), you really need to know the regs for safe removal of these materials, or just leave it to a pro. Stay safe and happy days...

Screwfix Dust Mask Range:
Dust Masks & Respirators | PPE | Screwfix.com - https://www.screwfix.com/c/safety-workwear/dust-masks-respirators/cat850348

Regards NB

 

[1Justin]

Spraying with water works well but you need an accomplice for it to be completely effective. It's no good just wetting the surface. I've used a pump-up garden sprayer with a long lance. Get your assistant to guide that constantly right into the blade cut and the dust miraculously nearly vanishes. (Everything gets muddy though instead!). It works well for concrete floors.
& don't skimp on full mask P3, - not the stupid paper things.

 

[Octopus]

I get a labourer in to do it lol.

And the clearing up too!