Since this vac uses (optionally) bags that are several dollars each, I added a $1 pickle bucket and cyclone lid to convert it to 2-stage. I used the old 2.5 hose to connect the vac to the lid and cans switch between the expandable 2.5 hose and a 1.5 hose depending on the application. I use this...
Just getting back into turning and an old problem has come up again. When sanding a pen I keep getting bushing dust on the wood. Especially when working with light colored wood. I saw a post where somebody mentioned sealing the wood with CA glue but I seem to get the dust in the wood during the...
I have a delta 1.5 hp collector, but looking to obtain a bigger cyclone. Please let me know if you know of a good deal on a used system. Also interested in metal ducting.
Thanks,
Ron
I have a bit of a them going in my shop right now improving my dust collection.
Here is the next chapter. I have a media blasting cabinet that I use some, but my brother uses all the time, I have it because I have the room and a compressor big enough for it. I did not want to hook it up to my...
I have known for a long time I need to improve my dust collection - and any system would be a big step up from a shop vac! When a friend whose dad ran a pro shop came in and the first thing she said was "Looks like you need a dust collection system" ... I pleaded guilty and resolved to change...
Thanks to some good NCWW advice and tips posted in this thread, I decided to re-configure some dust collection in the shop, again.
I put together this system based on some PM's with Alan (in little Washington) and looking at his shop vac based setup in his gallery. The PVC electric conduit...