I recycled a Jenn Aire Stove downdraft vent from a job I did years ago. The unit uses a 6" duct and it works better than a 3" vacuum system which I have but don't use. The vent will pick up large shavings which can plug the system but with one screw removed I can air blast the squirrel cage clean and go for several days without a problem. There is almost no dust floating in my shop with this method. Most of the shavings fall into a box under my lathe and then I have the vacuum to clean up the shavings that go astray.
No plans. I just threw it together. This video's intention, was to just give you an idea of one possible road to consider, for a dust collection reduction at the lathe.
Great set up. When you drilled the hole for the bolt you angled the hole. Which way did you angle it? I’m also going to might try making a second collector to act as a sink and catch the shavings underneath the lathe bed. The design should be easy to modify. Thanks for your video.
It wouldn't be worth it. It would be a very dull video. Suffice it say, that the "setup" works pretty good. What makes it better, is the fact that I have an overhead "Jet" air filtration behind it and hanging from the ceiling, so, the fine dust that floats up and away are being attracted to it. I still use a respirator, but the overall dust in the shop is made more minimal.
Nice idea. Thanks
I recycled a Jenn Aire Stove downdraft vent from a job I did years ago. The unit uses a 6" duct and it works better than a 3" vacuum system which I have but don't use. The vent will pick up large shavings which can plug the system but with one screw removed I can air blast the squirrel cage clean and go for several days without a problem. There is almost no dust floating in my shop with this method. Most of the shavings fall into a box under my lathe and then I have the vacuum to clean up the shavings that go astray.
Bravo……….. Brilliant job
You are genious! Thanks for good idea!
Glad you like it. Good Luck. :)
this is the best solution I've seen yet for my Powermatic. Any plans? Thanks, Robert
No plans. I just threw it together. This video's intention, was to just give you an idea of one possible road to consider, for a dust collection reduction at the lathe.
Great set up. When you drilled the hole for the bolt you angled the hole. Which way did you angle it? I’m also going to might try making a second collector to act as a sink and catch the shavings underneath the lathe bed. The design should be easy to modify. Thanks for your video.
I angled it down, so the far end from the bolt would be raised slightly.
Great tip!
Thanks
Any plans available for the dust hood? I'm not good at envisioning things from a photo or video and making it but I can folllow plans. :)
This is one of the few "projects", that I did not make any plans.
This is very nice, I would love to see it in action, any chance of that ?
It wouldn't be worth it. It would be a very dull video. Suffice it say, that the "setup" works pretty good. What makes it better, is the fact that I have an overhead "Jet" air filtration behind it and hanging from the ceiling, so, the fine dust that floats up and away are being attracted to it. I still use a respirator, but the overall dust in the shop is made more minimal.
@@DaMidwestMan Fair enough thanks for the report.
what a night mare
No... I just winged it.