I bought the lathe track system from WoodTurning Wonders. I modified it a bit to make it easier to use on my Jet 1221VS midi lathe. You can see my video here
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBmI1I7Vyc
I bought the lathe track system from WoodTurning Wonders. I modified it a bit to make it easier to use on my Jet 1221VS midi lathe. You can see my video here
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBmI1I7Vyc
Thanks, Gerald. Although you can screw the hose directly to the hood, it would be very cumbersome in my set-up. In my set-up, I move the 4" hose among machines (band saw, drum sander, planer, router table, etc.). In addition, I disconnect the 4" hose and use it directly for clean-up around the lathe as well as when I roll the lathe against the garage wall when done using it. Thus, it is important that I can quickly connect/disconnect the 4" hose. Also, if you directly screw-in the hose into the hood, the hose will naturally tend to unscrew into its untwisted shape. Thus, you have to pre-twist the hose several turns so that it will twist on properly without tending to unscrew itself.Ronald nice video. You can remove he adapter from your hose and screw the hose directly to the hood, can't you?
Thanks, Gerald. Although you can screw the hose directly to the hood, it would be very cumbersome in my set-up. In my set-up, I move the 4" hose among machines (band saw, drum sander, planer, router table, etc.). In addition, I disconnect the 4" hose and use it directly for clean-up around the lathe as well as when I roll the lathe against the garage wall when done using it. Thus, it is important that I can quickly connect/disconnect the 4" hose. Also, if you directly screw-in the hose into the hood, the hose will naturally tend to unscrew into its untwisted shape. Thus, you have to pre-twist the hose several turns so that it will twist on properly without tending to unscrew itself.
If you have a set-up where the 4" hose is dedicated to the lathe, then you are correct that directly attaching it to the hood would work fine without the need for an adapter.
I just got Ken Rizza's track system to hold my dust hood. I like it better than anything I've bought or jury rigged so far. https://woodturnerswonders.com/collections/lathe-track
Thanks for the feedback.Clark, I've had this setup for a few weeks. I thought I would out smart the track system and mount the arms to the wall. I found out real quick it's a hassle with a larger dia. turning, so its back to the stock setup.This time I mounted the track off center towards the tailstock as to not interfere with the PM banjo when turning small dia. I really like the PowerMatic Lathe but there is nuthin powermatic about moving that banjo around all day!!
Are you still using this collection system?Well, here is an older video I did about my dust collection system:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZsVc7qVx7A
I am in the process of 'new and improving' it. The problem with this one was that I didn't make it some thing that stayed in place, and had to set it up and take it down for sanding. So, the basic concept worked excellently. I went to the local plastic supply place and found out I could order 5 by 10 foot sheets of the plastic that the barrel is made from, so I ordered 2 sheets that were 1/4 inch thick. Next time, I will order 3/16 inch if it is available, or maybe even 1/8 inch. They are currently wrapped up, and I go back and cinch them up more tightly every day or three to get them to assume a more round shape. They will be screwed to the wall and a wood frame around the lathe, and I will have partitions for bowl sanding to more confine the dust plumes/clouds. They will be tall enough that I can stand under them without bumping my head, about 6' 3", and and I may even put a LED light under it for general lighting. The one in the video may go to the mini lathe, again, some thing I can leave in place while I turn. Oh, I will get some swimming pool noodles to cover the top edge. Shape will be a more open C shape, and possible drop down or slide on poly carbonate shield for when I am sanding bowls. I will do another video about the new versions, and have to build 3 total for my bigger lathes.
The entire concept is that the more enclosed your piece is, the more dust you collect at the source, and the less there is that goes into the air. I have seen cardboard boxes, lamp shades, and even plywood boxes. A club could probably do a group purchase on a few sheets of the plastic. I am considering a formed poly carbonate one for my American Beauty, which will probably be the primary demonstration lathe in my shop. they can bend that stuff, and you can see through it for demonstration purposes.
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