When cold down drafts are more dense and move out ahead of a dust storm, and if the outflow picks up dust, it becomes a haboob, a very specific type of dust storm.

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Today was shop equipment upgrade day. I've been using an old box lid with a hole cut in the middle as a downdraft table substitute. Keeps the dust mostly contained while I sand, but not great.

Built myself a pegboard version with a fitted hole in the side to accommodate the vacuum hose - it's not perfect, but it's definitely a step up! Tried it out today, and it did indeed catch most of the dust I produced while sanding! Don't have room for a REAL downdraft table...

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