Dust suppression

[Paul Miller]

I’m just about to embark on phase 2 of my DIY project, block paving the front garden. Having done the driveway last year, I had a lot of cutting to do, which obviously created a lot of dust.

I’m only a DIY’er and will be using a Makita 9� angle grinder for cutting. I realise that there are purpose made dust suppressing cutters, but I cannot justify the expense for one of these machines.

My question simply is, how can I best suppress the dust created by my grinder. Is it possible to use a hose to put a flow of water in the cutting area. However, as I’m using a electric grinder, is this probably not a good idea?

Any suggestions welcome.

Cheers

[seanandruby]

use a petrol sthill saw,or partner saw, or similar. They come with a push fit connection for a water dust suppresing container. Under no circumstanced use electric with water, you'll be electroniclycuted.

[lutonlagerlout]

circumstanced use electric with water, you'll be electroniclycuted.

your spelling is *shocking" sean :;):
LLL

[haggistini]

Stop "tripping" Sean.

[Pablo]

Electroniclycuted is a great word all the same.

[lutonlagerlout]

I concur
btw after our recent asbestos course i now have some pp3 dust masks,used 1 yesterday and they really do work
LLL

[GB_Groundworks]

hire a saw, they measure the wear on the disk or you can get blades from £10-£350 depending on quality

if you are determined to use an electric grinder use a heavy industrial vacuum

[seanandruby]

circumstansed a typo, because doing it on the phone it can be hassle to correct it, so i tend to leave the odd one. Electronicalycuted intended. Don't start as i'm on a short fuse and liable to blow :;): :laugh:

[mickg]

circumstansed

was you trying to circumnavigate Stansted whilst typing at the same time sean

[michaelthegardener]

you could allways get a cheapish saw on ebay then sell it on after

[seanandruby]

circumstansed

was you trying to circumnavigate Stansted whilst typing at the same time sean

circumsomething heathrow mick. :;):