toolgypsy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Does anyone have plans or seen plans to build a small downdraft welding table? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) Pat-What are you planning on welding? I think they are used when hazardous off -gases are released but the welds MUST be done. If flux fumes are hurting you, then a woodworkers(compact and affordable and likely will fit under hood) respirator system with different cartridges may suffice. For mig, tig and even sometimes torch, drafts hurt the weld. Then, maybe I am just ignorant on this.jol Edited September 14, 2008 by racer3j explain use of woodworkers sys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolgypsy Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Mostly just jigs and such for blacksmithing using a stick welder in my garage.But i was told the fumes can be nasty.the respirator idea could be the answer but wouldnt this be a pain under the welding helmet? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) They actually make masks for use by Weldors. I typically use one (MSA LS 200 with the pink filters) when going into hazarous (i.e. asbestos) crawl space environments (I do home inspections for a living, so I do crawl spaces a lot) very comfortable and slim fitting. also, there is little or no perceptable airflow restriction. a great place to shop is www.safetycompany.com Edited September 16, 2008 by Pault17 added link for masks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Down draft welding tables are great no matter what your welding if your welding indoors and especially if there are others working in the shop at the same time your welding. They not only remove the smoke but also the dust and particles that float around and coat everything in the shop. They are expensive to buy, especially for a hobby purpose but I dont think they would be too dificult to build, just make sure that you design it around a common and readily available filter style and size. I personally hate respirators, so any time I can do/or use something that will allow me to safely skip the respirator I'm all over it. When your done make a bluprint. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy ebbers Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hey toolgypsy, if you find out any good info on a design for a down-draft welding table, I would love it if you would share--I have a nice table already built, my table was intended for welding/cutting/grinding---all of which would benefit the operator with a decent downdraft system.I have a couple pretty good designs for the cutting part of the table that I would be glad to pass along, although there are many other sharper knives in this collective drawer!!! Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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