Sawdust
Sawdust
Sawdust (pronounced: /ˈsɔːdʌst/) is a by-product or waste product of woodworking operations such as sawing, milling, planing, routing, drilling and sanding. It is composed of fine particles of wood.
Etymology
The term "sawdust" is a combination of the words "saw", which refers to the tool for cutting wood, and "dust", small particles. It was first used in the 1530s.
Related Terms
- Woodworking: The activity or skill of making items from wood, and includes cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning.
- Milling (machining): A process of using rotary cutters to remove material from a workpiece by advancing (or feeding) in a direction at an angle with the axis of the tool.
- Planing (process): A process of shaving off a layer of wood to achieve a flat, smooth surface.
- Routing (woodworking): A high speed process of cutting, trimming, and shaping wood, plastic, and even metal.
- Drilling: A cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut a hole of circular cross-section in solid materials.
- Sanding: A process of smoothing surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper.
Uses
Sawdust has a variety of uses, including as a mechanism for soaking up liquid spills, a source of fuel, a filler in plastics and adhesives, and a bedding material for animals. It is also used in the manufacture of particleboard and other composite materials.
Health Risks
Exposure to sawdust can pose health risks, particularly in the form of respiratory ailments. Prolonged inhalation of sawdust can lead to a condition known as Occupational asthma, which is a lung disorder generally caused by inhaling dust, gases, fumes and vapors at the workplace.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sawdust
- Wikipedia's article - Sawdust
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