Dust Collection for Beginners

I wasted money and made mistakes on dust collection so I wanted to share tips from what I've learned about setting up dust collection in a workshop.

🔨 Tool links (Amazon links are affiliate links which I may earn a commission from if items are purchased, however, they are not sponsored products):
Dust Collection Products I Use:
- Respirator https://amzn.to/3xgPBcr
- Ceiling Mounted Dust Filtration Unit https://amzn.to/3Ts6w3n
- Dust Collector https://amzn.to/4a1HPBO
- Dust Extractor https://amzn.to/4a0i1Ge
- 4" port Chip Separator https://amzn.to/3VuVH3h
- 2.5” chip separator https://amzn.to/3TRi6q4
- Shop Vac Masterforce™ 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum at Menards
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/wet-dry-vacuums-accessories/masterforce-trade-16-gallon-6-5-peak-hp-wet-dry-vacuum/vjh1612pf-3901/p-5999193517311244-c-10092.htm

Safety Gear
- Micro jig narrow rip push block: https://amzn.to/3Nl97ZF
- Micro jig paddle push block: https://amzn.to/43Ic9ON
- Milescraft push stick: https://amzn.to/3NDlDoW
- ISOTunes ear protection: https://amzn.to/44aYpMd
Measuring
- FastCap measuring tape: https://amzn.to/3qYM9Ao
- Setup blocks: https://amzn.to/3NFobCZ
Sanding
- Bosch sander: https://amzn.to/3qVilEE
Saws
- Bosch job site table saw: https://amzn.to/46t1nhl
- Bosch track saw: https://amzn.to/43RNS8T
Joining
- wen biscuit joiner: https://amzn.to/3CGt8Fm
Drilling
- Forstner Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3NGbMi8
Other
- auto vacuum switch: https://amzn.to/42SayEE
- 2P10 super glue and activator: https://amzn.to/3Pot7gU
- Bosch dust extractor: https://amzn.to/3PmF8Dk
- WEN air cleaner: https://amzn.to/3JoWj3B
- HDPE miter bars: https://amzn.to/3LvXDma
- Toggle clamps: https://amzn.to/3LteTbN