Workshop Inside House

[Footballer]

I'm thinking about converting a basement room into a workshop. I do have a few concerns, mostly around dust collection. Will the dust get sucked into the vents and spread throughout my house? What other concerns should I be aware of?

[ol bob]

Any where the dust  can go it will and the fumes off the finish are worse.

[gergg]

What Ol bob said...I know it's tempting to go your route, but lots of reasons not to do it. I have a basement room that is climate controlled for wood storage (built it for guitar building) I also used it for glue-ups and very light sanding/fitting, even then the smells and dust were a problem.

[Muck]

I work out of a tiny basement shop in the corner of my basement. These guys are right, the dust gets everywhere.

When I have heavy sanding to do I usually set up my sanding station outside or at a minimum run a box fan with a filter to exhaust much of it to the outside. I also wear a dust mask. Some woods are worse than others but you don't want to be breathing in that crap.

Muck

[gdc23]

I am also looking for a retirement hobby and have considered woodworking, but only have the basement available. Looks like I'll be doing more fishing.