One special feature you may want to consider for the ultimate woodshop is a paint-spray booth. Sprayed-on finishes are preferred on some wood pieces, as opposed to one that's applied with a brush or roller. However, spraying paint or finish does produce vapors and airborne contaminants that can be dangerous. Appropriate precautions should always be taken when working with paints, finishes and solvents of any type. For situations where it's not possible to take your work outside in the open air when working with spray finishes, a spray-booth may be a solution. Here's how to make one.
- When constructing your workshop, you'll need to incorporate an exhaust fan -- either in a window or a dedicated fan opening (figure A).
- Once you've installed an exhaust fan, build a vented box to go around it (figure B). The box should stand about a foot out from the wall. The box is designed to let the air flow through, but prevent the paint and finishes from building up on the fan. A furnace filter installed inside the vented front will serve to keep the paint out.
- The box-housing should be hinged so that it can be moved away from the wall when the spray booth is not in use (figure C). This also allows access to the filter for changing when necessary.
- Safety Alert: Not all exhaust fans are safe for areas with flammable or explosive vapors. Make sure you select one that is designed for this type of use.
- To complete the booth, attach PVC pipe to the walls and ceiling using a flange and screws. Then hang plastic curtains (figure D) that can be pulled out to form a contained areas when the booth is in use. When the booth is not in use, the curtains can be pushed back.
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