My husband wants a woodturning lathe, and we currently live in a 1 bedroom flat with a small outcove in our kitchen, where he wants to put a "small lathe". He's under the impression that putting a sheet up to block off the dust and good extraction fan will be sufficient. Whats your opinion?

Personally, I think he's insane and I dont want all the dust in our house.
I've also contacted the British Woodturning Federation and they've advised me to house the lathe in a shed.
I completely agree here, to bad we dont have one.
I would just like the opinions and advice of people who know, because I don't have a clue.

With an extration fan, how much dust/shavings can we expect (lets just say.. if he were to make a 12" plate)?
And just how loud are these things (even a small one)?

Thanks!
Michelle