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5 Clever Uses of Sawdust

By: AGET Mfg | Published April 2, 2015

Anyone in the woodworking industry has an ample supply of sawdust. AGET dust collector systems successfully manage woodworking by-products for industries in the USA and Canada for over 70 years. With DUSTKOP Push-Through Belt-Drive Cyclone Dust Collectors, woodworkers no longer have to worry about unwanted sawdust accumulation.

AGET DUSTKOP Cyclone Push-Through Belt-Drive Collectors are available from 10-75 HP and are recommended for applications where high volumes of dust-laden air must be moved, and high volumes of dust removed. These DUSTKOPS use material handling fans designed for air streams up to 18,000 CFM and the belt drive design ensures both superior durability and quieter operation at high end air volumes.

Typical woodworking applications are CNC routers, saws, sanders, planers, etc. These models are ideal for dust collecting systems servicing multiple machine operations via a single duct system where applicable.

Once sawdust is collected, it can be put to good use. Here are some great uses of sawdust:

  • Use sawdust as an effective cleaner. Sawdust absorbs oils, paint and other shop products well. Follow up with appropriate solvents to complete the job. Dampen and use sawdust to sweep your shop or garage to collect fine particles.
  • Another way to use sawdust is as a wood-filler. Mix fine sawdust with wood glue and apply to an uneven joint or nail hole. This use of sawdust works best under clear coat or paint as glue may be revealed under oil or stain.
  • Drying green boards can be a challenge. Sawdust from kiln dried lumber can help speed the process. This use of sawdust can be applied large or small scale, depending on your space and needs.
  • Sawdust uses include keeping your vehicles moving. In many parts of the country, winter or wet season traction can be an issue. Spread sawdust under slipping wheels to allow the tread to bite and gain a footing in the snow or ice.
  • A warm season use of sawdust will keep your landscaping vigorous. Mix sawdust combined with manure into the soil around your shrubs. This creates soil volume and nutrition. Avoid spreading sawdust on top of the soil as it may clump. Walnut sawdust may be toxic to some plants.

For more information about AGET Dust Collectors, please call 1-800-832-AGET, visit our website at www.agetmfg.com or email sales@agetmfg.com. We’re confident we can help you successfully meet any dust collection challenge.

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