Dan, The simplest solution is usually the best, I have seen on youtube some overly engineered solution that end up costing more than the drill press to clean up dust. Love your videos cause I like to simpler solution they tend to be more reliable and useful solutions.
I just set up this hose on my drill press. Perfect solution! I keep a couple of small bungee cords handy when I need to “secure” the hose for certain drilling projects. But it does pretty well on its own most of the time. I’m also going to use this with my dedicated mortising machine.
Nice job. I 'm reworking my drill press now. Built a Small cabinet underneath, relocating drill bits to a more convenient area. Your idea here will make it more convenient to keep it neater.
Great video on dust collection. I've got a little different set up - just connecting the hose to a dust port I am fixing to my fence positioned behind the chuck. Something I've noticed is that it seems a little better to have the port to the right side instead of on the left side. The bits spend clockwise and tend to fling the chips "more" to the right. They do go in every direction but I find it better to have the suction positioned over on the right. I started just like you, coming at it on the left side. Simple and inexpensive is never perfect but a little trial and error helps to get closer. I've been wondering about taking one of the rigid vacuum pipes, plugging the end of it and cutting a long thin slot in the pipe. Then position that slot on both sides of the bit, fastening it to the table somehow. I don't know, just trying to rethink the possibilities. Thanks again for the show.
Thanks Dan and thanks so much for the tip. Dust collection is like the big black cloud hanging over me. My shop is small and my tools aren’t near each other so your system that you shown before just wouldn’t work but I did get a huge Ridge vacuum that gets pretty much everything “after the fact” anyway. Someday I will get some sort of a system.
Thanks Becky. Yeah, your shop makes it kind of hard to put together a full system. I think you could probably do it, but it would take a lot of experimentation. Good luck!
You're a funny guy and a great presenter! This was a well thought out and put together video even if it's for something "just as simple" as a hose. I learned about the flex hose (and will get one) and your vise placement suggestion is also good. Keep them coming!
Thanks! That was very nice to hear. 😄 Before you buy the Rockler hose, check to make sure that someone hasn't come out with a cheaper version, on Amazon. You never know!
This is great, I didn't know they had hoses that stayed put like that. I frequently bungee-cord my shop vac hose to the drill press table to suck away cuttings, but the hose always wants to pull away under it's own weight.
I know that without the vacuum, there is more of a mess to pickup later, but dust collection for me is more important on the tools that create higher volume and fine airborne particles. However, if I were to use the vacuum, it looks like the attachment with the narrower wide end might be more effective creating a greater suction near the end. Also, here is an idea I hope you can experiment and feature (I would but I don't have a shop yet), but anyway ... build a wooden box with holes on top and a vacuum port like the one you built for sanding stuff. However, this box is built to fit on top of your drill press as the new work surface. It only needs to be as tall to accommodate the vacuum port on the side or rear. Then, when ever you drill anything, it will get immediately sucked down any of the holes on the surface. You might want to make the top removable so that you can open it to retrieve pieces that fall in, or even replace the top when it gets worn out. I'm guessing it might also give you some debris separation benefit too, where larger particles might stay in the box, and smaller ones get sucked into the vacuum.
Your flexible hose is available in the UK, but it is quite expensive. I found a cheaper option in the plumbing department of my local builders merchant - a flexible sink waste connection. Like your system, the hose bends and stays where I put it. This device cost just £6.99. It is only 40mm diameter, but that suits me fine because it is a direct fit into the up-cycled (ie scavenged from the local refuse dump) vacuum hose that I am using. So many thanks for posting this video - had it not been for your inspiration, I would probably still be slaving away, building a complicated solution. But all my waste pipe needed was a 40mm hole in my drill-press table. Easy! :-)
@@TheNewbieWoodworker This is similar to the product that I used: www.amazon.co.uk/McAlpine-FLEXCON4-Flexible-Connector-Universal/dp/B003JYPNRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547079116&sr=8-1&keywords=flexible+sink+waste+pipe The photo shows the hose compressed. This one extends from 165mm to 250mm. I think that the one that I bought may be a little longer. I'd post a photo of my set-up, but that doesn't seem to be possible here.
Actually, it's not the Mikey commercial, although that was what I thought it was from too. Do a UA-cam search for "try it you'll like it" to find out what it really is from. Same era, pretty much, just a different product. Funny how our memory works sometimes.
Thanks! If you're going to buy it, consider this one: amzn.to/2FtBc0U. It looks identical, it's cheaper, and it can be delivered quicker. Another user just mentioned it. If you get it, let me know how it works. Like I said, it looks pretty-much identical.
Thanks Dan. Despite the high postal charges to my country, I still felt it worthwhile to follow your example - just drilling a couple of holes creates a complete mess on and off the the table area. Amazon won’t send, so have to buy Rockler direct (more expensive). As you pointed out, nothing else like it out there that I could see. Your drill press table caught my eye in the background. Would you consider that a worthwhile topic sometime in the future? Thanks for your inspiration.
Thanks! Consider buying this instead: amzn.to/2FtBc0U. It's from Powertec, and it looks like the same exact thing, but cheaper (at least here in the US). And since Amazon fulfills it, maybe they'll ship it to you. As for the drill press table, it's a dismal failure. Now I only use it to hold stock while I drill. :) It might work if I used something other than MDF, but it's not a priority right now. Good luck!
Thanks. My hose keeps popping off when I pull it out. It comes out of the screwed in adapter attached to the dust pipe. Did you enlarge the pvc pipe to accept the 2-1/2" dust collection fitting? What size PVC did you use?
I think I had to heat it up and stretch it a little. If you hose keps coming out, remember that it's a reverse thread, so just make sue you tighten it each time you put it back.
I've only seen it in 4-in diameter, but if you can use 4-in, then Flex-Drain hose at homedepot.com is a fraction of the price of the other stuff ($6 for 8-ft): www.homedepot.com/p/FLEX-Drain-4-in-x-8-ft-Polypropylene-Solid-Pipe-54021/202745419 Even if you need to buy a reducer, it still probably comes out cheaper: www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-70136-4-Inch-2-Inch-Reducer/dp/B002DSDSY2 Also, that Flex-drain hose comes in 8-ft lengths, as compared to only 3-ft from other sources. It also comes in longer lengths, so you can duct your whole shop with it if you like. Just be sure you buy the "solid" Flex-drain pipe, NOT the "perforated" kind which has holes for making a French drain.
Cool! I'd love to see pics. If you don't have anywhere to post them, you could email a couple to me. I don't like to post my email address here, but if you go to my website thenewbiewoodworker.com/ and click the "menu" in the upper right, then select "Email" you can send them to me. But only if you want - no worries if you don't want to, or don't have the time, or whatever - I understand. 😄
B073ZX47FZ on Amazon looks pretty similar. Don’t know for sure though, and there aren’t any reviews! I’ll let you know if I try it out (might be a while)
Thanks!! It doesn't just look similar, it looks identical! I wonder if they both come from the same overseas manufacturer? I just updated the description to include a URL to that item. Let's see if anyone buys it and leaves a comment.
Dan, The simplest solution is usually the best, I have seen on youtube some overly engineered solution that end up costing more than the drill press to clean up dust. Love your videos cause I like to simpler solution they tend to be more reliable and useful solutions.
Thanks, Don! That means a lot. And if you ever wonder if your comments help anyone, let me assure you that this one made my day. 😄
I just set up this hose on my drill press. Perfect solution! I keep a couple of small bungee cords handy when I need to “secure” the hose for certain drilling projects. But it does pretty well on its own most of the time. I’m also going to use this with my dedicated mortising machine.
Glad to help! The bungee cords sound like a great idea - I'm going to try that. 😄
Nice job. I 'm reworking my drill press now. Built a Small cabinet underneath, relocating drill bits to a more convenient area. Your idea here will make it more convenient to keep it neater.
Thanks! I thought I had replied to this yesterday, but apparently not. Anyway, glad to help!
Great video on dust collection. I've got a little different set up - just connecting the hose to a dust port I am fixing to my fence positioned behind the chuck. Something I've noticed is that it seems a little better to have the port to the right side instead of on the left side. The bits spend clockwise and tend to fling the chips "more" to the right. They do go in every direction but I find it better to have the suction positioned over on the right. I started just like you, coming at it on the left side. Simple and inexpensive is never perfect but a little trial and error helps to get closer. I've been wondering about taking one of the rigid vacuum pipes, plugging the end of it and cutting a long thin slot in the pipe. Then position that slot on both sides of the bit, fastening it to the table somehow. I don't know, just trying to rethink the possibilities. Thanks again for the show.
Thanks for the info! 👍
Thanks Dan and thanks so much for the tip. Dust collection is like the big black cloud hanging over me. My shop is small and my tools aren’t near each other so your system that you shown before just wouldn’t work but I did get a huge Ridge vacuum that gets pretty much everything “after the fact” anyway. Someday I will get some sort of a system.
Thanks Becky. Yeah, your shop makes it kind of hard to put together a full system. I think you could probably do it, but it would take a lot of experimentation. Good luck!
Great info, Dan! I installed this on my drill press and love it!
Way cool! I'm glad you love it. 😄
You're a funny guy and a great presenter! This was a well thought out and put together video even if it's for something "just as simple" as a hose. I learned about the flex hose (and will get one) and your vise placement suggestion is also good. Keep them coming!
Thanks! That was very nice to hear. 😄 Before you buy the Rockler hose, check to make sure that someone hasn't come out with a cheaper version, on Amazon. You never know!
This is great, I didn't know they had hoses that stayed put like that. I frequently bungee-cord my shop vac hose to the drill press table to suck away cuttings, but the hose always wants to pull away under it's own weight.
Well, this one isn't perfect - if you don't position it right, it'll move away. But most of the time I can get it to stay.
I know that without the vacuum, there is more of a mess to pickup later, but dust collection for me is more important on the tools that create higher volume and fine airborne particles. However, if I were to use the vacuum, it looks like the attachment with the narrower wide end might be more effective creating a greater suction near the end. Also, here is an idea I hope you can experiment and feature (I would but I don't have a shop yet), but anyway ... build a wooden box with holes on top and a vacuum port like the one you built for sanding stuff. However, this box is built to fit on top of your drill press as the new work surface. It only needs to be as tall to accommodate the vacuum port on the side or rear. Then, when ever you drill anything, it will get immediately sucked down any of the holes on the surface. You might want to make the top removable so that you can open it to retrieve pieces that fall in, or even replace the top when it gets worn out. I'm guessing it might also give you some debris separation benefit too, where larger particles might stay in the box, and smaller ones get sucked into the vacuum.
Thanks for the suggestion. I think if you ever get a chance to try my solution, you'll see why anything else is just wasted effort.
Great idea and performance. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. I think this works fantastic, and I'm surprised nobody else seems to use it.
A helpful video. Thanks for putting it out there for us!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
Very helpful. Right now my dust collection system is outside. LOL
😂Glad to help. 😄
Good stuff! I have a similar belt sander and am going to “macgyver” a cardboard box dust port just like yours. Thank again 👍😎🇦🇺
Awesome! It's not perfect, but it's definitely better than nothing. Have fun! 😄
Your flexible hose is available in the UK, but it is quite expensive.
I found a cheaper option in the plumbing department of my local builders merchant - a flexible sink waste connection.
Like your system, the hose bends and stays where I put it.
This device cost just £6.99.
It is only 40mm diameter, but that suits me fine because it is a direct fit into the up-cycled (ie scavenged from the local refuse dump) vacuum hose that I am using.
So many thanks for posting this video - had it not been for your inspiration, I would probably still be slaving away, building a complicated solution.
But all my waste pipe needed was a 40mm hole in my drill-press table. Easy! :-)
That's awesome! Do you have a link to what you're using? I'm curious what it looks like. Thanks!
@@TheNewbieWoodworker This is similar to the product that I used:
www.amazon.co.uk/McAlpine-FLEXCON4-Flexible-Connector-Universal/dp/B003JYPNRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547079116&sr=8-1&keywords=flexible+sink+waste+pipe
The photo shows the hose compressed. This one extends from 165mm to 250mm. I think that the one that I bought may be a little longer.
I'd post a photo of my set-up, but that doesn't seem to be possible here.
@@MrHighflyingclive Thanks, Clive! Sorry for the late reply. UA-cam decided to hide your comment from me for a while. 🙁
Such a simple idea. 👍
Thanks! 😄
Thanks all your videos are very helpful
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Great video.
Well you brought it up, so I want to see how many folks know which commercial you were referring too. Bet Mickey knows lol
Actually, it's not the Mikey commercial, although that was what I thought it was from too. Do a UA-cam search for "try it you'll like it" to find out what it really is from. Same era, pretty much, just a different product. Funny how our memory works sometimes.
Awesome idea my brother I love it good one :)
Thanks! If you're going to buy it, consider this one: amzn.to/2FtBc0U. It looks identical, it's cheaper, and it can be delivered quicker. Another user just mentioned it. If you get it, let me know how it works. Like I said, it looks pretty-much identical.
Thanks Dan.
Despite the high postal charges to my country, I still felt it worthwhile to follow your example - just drilling a couple of holes creates a complete mess on and off the the table area. Amazon won’t send, so have to buy Rockler direct (more expensive). As you pointed out, nothing else like it out there that I could see.
Your drill press table caught my eye in the background. Would you consider that a worthwhile topic sometime in the future?
Thanks for your inspiration.
Thanks! Consider buying this instead: amzn.to/2FtBc0U. It's from Powertec, and it looks like the same exact thing, but cheaper (at least here in the US). And since Amazon fulfills it, maybe they'll ship it to you.
As for the drill press table, it's a dismal failure. Now I only use it to hold stock while I drill. :) It might work if I used something other than MDF, but it's not a priority right now. Good luck!
The Newbie Woodworker Thanks for taking the time to reply.
That item Amazon will ship.
Awesome! Let me know how it works out.
Bravo. Love your videos.
Thanks!
Thanks. My hose keeps popping off when I pull it out. It comes out of the screwed in adapter attached to the dust pipe. Did you enlarge the pvc pipe to accept the 2-1/2" dust collection fitting? What size PVC did you use?
I think I had to heat it up and stretch it a little. If you hose keps coming out, remember that it's a reverse thread, so just make sue you tighten it each time you put it back.
Great stuff I do the same but i like that hose may just get one like that
Thanks. I don't know why, but I love that hose! I think it's kind of like popping bubble wrap... :)
Awesome
Thanks! 😄
I've only seen it in 4-in diameter, but if you can use 4-in, then Flex-Drain hose at homedepot.com is a fraction of the price of the other stuff ($6 for 8-ft):
www.homedepot.com/p/FLEX-Drain-4-in-x-8-ft-Polypropylene-Solid-Pipe-54021/202745419
Even if you need to buy a reducer, it still probably comes out cheaper:
www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-70136-4-Inch-2-Inch-Reducer/dp/B002DSDSY2
Also, that Flex-drain hose comes in 8-ft lengths, as compared to only 3-ft from other sources. It also comes in longer lengths, so you can duct your whole shop with it if you like. Just be sure you buy the "solid" Flex-drain pipe, NOT the "perforated" kind which has holes for making a French drain.
Thanks for the comment! I've seen the stuff you're talking about, but like you said, it's mostly in 4" diameters. Still, a good tip. Thanks!
Try it, you'll like it. So I tried it! Thought I was going to die. Took two alka-seltzer :-)
LOL. "Oh what a relieve it is!"
I made something similar on my drill press
Cool! I'd love to see pics. If you don't have anywhere to post them, you could email a couple to me. I don't like to post my email address here, but if you go to my website thenewbiewoodworker.com/ and click the "menu" in the upper right, then select "Email" you can send them to me. But only if you want - no worries if you don't want to, or don't have the time, or whatever - I understand. 😄
B073ZX47FZ on Amazon looks pretty similar. Don’t know for sure though, and there aren’t any reviews! I’ll let you know if I try it out (might be a while)
Thanks!! It doesn't just look similar, it looks identical! I wonder if they both come from the same overseas manufacturer? I just updated the description to include a URL to that item. Let's see if anyone buys it and leaves a comment.