New shop in garage with gas hot water heater.
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K Wiebusch
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New shop in garage with gas hot water heater.
I have moved and in the process of building a workbench in my garage. It is close to a gas hot water heater. I realize I cannot use flammable things like lacquer here. How volatile is wood dust? Should I at least put it on the other side of the garage. I will likely build a stand alone shop at some point but not right now.
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Carl Dickinson
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Re: New shop in garage with gas hot water heater.
To be safe, good dust collection is good for that and you need it for your health too. Or an electric HWH would solve the explosive problem. I have a wood stove to heat the shop so that's something I have to keep in mind. 
I think your idea about putting it on the other side of the room would help too.
I think your idea about putting it on the other side of the room would help too.-
John Parchem
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Re: New shop in garage with gas hot water heater.
I would not worry about expulsive wood dust. But you do want to protect your lungs.