Too much smoke or fumes in your workshop. First, in this video, I discuss the types of smoke and fumes produced by standard machines used by hobbyists and makers. Then I explore why that might be a problem and looks at some products from Comgrow to address the problem. Finally, I evaluate the Comgrow Smoke Absorber and Laser Enclosure to determine their effectiveness.

I also look at wearing a mask and if it makes a difference when working in your home-based maker's space or workshop.

The video is more than just a discussion. It includes accurate tests where I measure the HCHO and PM 2.5 levels with and without the Comgrow smoke absorber.

00:00 Introduction
02:15 Is Any Level of Smoke and Fumes Safe?
04:37 Xtool D1 10W Laser Cutter
05:03 Comgrow Smoke Absorber
06:18 How Does a Smoke Absorber Work?
10:19 Laser and 3d Printer Enclosures
11:54 Assembling the Comgrow Laser Enclosure
13:20 Testing Methodology
14:11 Connecting Smoke Absorber to Enclosure
16:40 Beginning the Tests
18:44 Failed Test 1
19:20 Successful Test 2
20:15 Longer Laser Burns More Smoke, Test 3
21:04 Failed Test 4
22:51 Do KN95 Masks Help
23:31 Success -- What I am Going to Use Going Forward

Comgrow Home Page
https://www.comgrow.com/

Affiliate Link to Smoke Absorber
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Affiliate Link to Comgrow Laser and 3d Printer Tents
https://amzn.to/3E4Z3zu

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