Dust Collection when Lathe Turning...

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:50 pm

Is there any accessory for the DC3300 or any other way to rig up the DC3300 to collect shavings/dust when using the SS as a lathe? The blade guard has a hose attachment, so does the sander, band saw and other accessories, but I've not seen anything for minimizing sawdust/shavings when I'm turning pens. Excuse me if this is a dumb question, but I got my SS 2nd hand and not sure of all the configuration/uses yet...

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:01 pm

tom_k/mo wrote:Is there any accessory for the DC3300 or any other way to rig up the DC3300 to collect shavings/dust when using the SS as a lathe? The blade guard has a hose attachment, so does the sander, band saw and other accessories, but I've not seen anything for minimizing sawdust/shavings when I'm turning pens. Excuse me if this is a dumb question, but I got my SS 2nd hand and not sure of all the configuration/uses yet...

Tom, check this out: http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=514826&Submit=Find+Item

Oakay, I am sorry, I just could knot resist.

In all seriousness, to my knowledge, no is the answer. Why could you knot build a box to catch the chips, that a DC hose wood connect too? It could hang on the way tubes maybe...
I am knot a regular turner, so there may be a reason you can knot do that???

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:20 pm

Here is one from Penn State Ind. http://www.pennstateind.com/store/DBGULP.html

You would have to create your own mounting arrangement.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:39 pm

rsdiggs wrote:Here is one from Penn State Ind. http://www.pennstateind.com/store/DBGULP.html

You would have to create your own mounting arrangement.

That is perfect, Rob! An aftermarket item with potential!

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:05 pm

Tim/Rob, I;d seen this at Pen State...

and while I think it's a bit redundant and overkill if you've already got a DC3300, I was wondering if SS had anything similar that used the DC3300 and had mounts fir the SS. Wonder what the best way to mount something like Rob referenced to the SS tubes and would be flexible enough to easily adjust to keep it behind the spot you're turning? The local brain trust have any ideas?

nuhobby · Post by **nuhobby** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:10 pm

Here is what I use on whatever set of tubes strikes my fancy, with the flex-tube Aux vacuum mount:
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=1748

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:27 pm

tom_k/mo wrote:... The local brain trust have any ideas?

Tom, I think that you should get the "big mouth" hood that Rob showed you, make something like the tube bracket jig that nuhobby is showing you, and build a wood or metal bracket system to connect the two, putting the hood in a likely position to suck up those chips! Maybe even an old wire coat hanger or two wood work. Now, since I came up with that suggestion, you should get some better ones.

kartoffelkopf · Post by **kartoffelkopf** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:52 pm

Why not something like this? I mounted a SS lamp bracket to the carriage and drop this on when I turn. I'm still working on adapting this arm to my "large mouth" hood because this one isn't quite big enough - but you get the idea.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... uumext.htm

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:47 pm

I have tried many configurations including all that have been shown. All helped ,none are perfect from my point of view. The next one isn't perfect either but does help more than any I have tried so far. fjimp

http://www.woodcraft.com/product.aspx?ProductID=147113&FamilyID=5854

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:54 pm

With a 2 1/4" hose you will not get enough air movement for the giant hoods. All of the ones I have seen (and two that I use) require a 4" hose. I got one for Woodcraft that mounts to my Shopsmith "light bracket" and it works well but sometimes gets in the way of moving the carriage and it really only good for pen turning. I also have one from Penn State that came with a long arm that moves, it has 4 mounting holes that I have not decided what to with with yet. The weight of it means it requies a very sturdy base and I have not made one yet. It is big enough to collect chips and dust from anything I can turn but I have it connected to a 1,200 CFM collector.