Whether from short-term or prolonged sanding episodes, wood dust exposure can be very harmful to hobby and professional woodworkers alike. Wood processing causes small particles of wood dust to become airborne and a person’s upper respiratory system can filter out the larger particles. Smaller particles, however, can go deep into the lungs causing damage and scarring to the lung tissue. Each time this happens, a small amount of irreversible damage occurs, reducing the worker’s lungs’ ability to take in oxygen. Over time, can make it increasingly difficult to breathe – making woodworkers four times more likely to develop respiratory conditions, such as asthma, according to the HSE. Pairing your sander with a dust extractor is an essential way to protect your health and can also have surprising additional benefits, including. • Keeping your view unobstructed – clearly seeing what you are doing is much easier, saving what can be costly mistakes and making your job easier. • Helping you work more efficiently – a residue-free sander can run more efficiently, prevents overheating, and keeps it in the best condition. • Less time spent on cleaning up – a win-win for everyone. • Keep customers happy – if working in residential or commercial properties, using a sander with a dust extractor causes much less of an impact on their premises. If you are looking for sanders with in-built dust extraction, Kendal Tools & Machinery can help. Simply call us or fill in our enquiry form, outlining your requirements, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.