Dust Extraction
Forgive the cross posting, but I expect most people don't read the Safety forum very often (I know I don't).
If you're making lots of dust, then getting rid of it is a very good idea. Here's what I've just finished building: http://spikyfish.com/DustExtraction/
Hope the info's of use.
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Dear Gordon,Originally Posted by sploo
That is about as good a post on practical dust extraction as it gets.
Beautiful photos as well.
Yes, I saw Bill Penz's site a while ago, but have neither the space or the ability to get hold of the fan he recommended for a cyclone.
Many thanks
Best wishes
Martin
Thanks Martin.
If you're pushed for space, you could get any (suitably rated) impellor based extractor (the Fox was from here: http://www.mtmc.co.uk/product.asp?nu...r=&PT_ID=13717) and create an exhaust that runs out of your working area.
With two long 4" hose runs, you could then connect it to any of your machines. It's not quite as good as ducting (due to the higher static pressure/friction losses) but it's better than a drum/vac based extractor, which will be pumping fine dust into the air.
You can also make a push (rather than pull) cyclone, so it would be possible to have the exhaust go to the inlet of an outdoor cyclone.
Very nice setup!
Very very nice. I just read through your entire site. Really a great job. Can you tell me how you found/find the record power extractor? Do you even use it anymore? Thanks.
Very impresive is that some sort of lock line on the bandsaw????
individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy.
Thankyou.
The drum/bin unit tucked away down the left side of the second picture? IRC I got it second-hand from a company my old man works for. It's well used, but still works pretty well.Very very nice. I just read through your entire site. Really a great job. Can you tell me how you found/find the record power extractor? Do you even use it anymore? Thanks.
I do plan to try to sell it at some point, now that the proper extraction system is up and running.
It is. It was something kicking round the warehouse at my old man's place. It's been modified to fit straight onto a 4" hose/pipe, though I think it's probably one of these: http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-A...Hoze-33200.htm
Would I be correct in saying that your based in the UK ?
If so, did you buy the fox extractor from the site above or where did you get it?
Thanks.
Edit: Never mind, I jsut looked at the site properly. thanks anyway.
Last edited by thkoutsidthebox; 03-22-2007 at 05:54 PM.
Sploo,
Very nice setup. I'm really amazed. This thread push me over the edge.
I just bought a Harbor Freight 2 hp dust collector. I love it. So glad to get rid of the MDF dust.
Now I need to systemize it like the links shown in your link. Thanks for posting.
Dave
Thats insane! Nice work
BRODIX Cylinder Heads
http://brodix.com
That's the one I bought. Best $128 I ever spent.
Steve
DO SOMETHING, EVEN IF IT'S WRONG!
Mine costs $169 plus I bought two kits of the 4 inch hose. Their hose kits are the best deal i've seen too. $42 for 20 ft. plus about 6 different fittings and 4 inch clamps. Where is there a better deal then that?
I found it in their catalog for $159 and made the store honor it. Then I used a 20% off coupon. Most used tool in my shop.
Best place I've found for fittings is amazon.com.
Steve
DO SOMETHING, EVEN IF IT'S WRONG!
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