dust collection at lathe

[mgsteve]

I need some ideas on what to use for a shroud on the lathe to connect the hose to. I am more interested in collecting the dust than the chips. I have a Delta.

 

[Mark Wollschlager]

I used a plastic roof vent pipe flashing from Lowes.
It has a rubber gasket in the hole that I enlarged enough to 'screw' in my 4" dust collector hose.
The edge of the flashing will fit in the ways and hold the arrangement close enough to be effective. I also can use some stiff wire to hold it in position.
As I recall it was less than $7.00 and I have been using it for a couple of years.


Mark.

 

[n7bsn]

I have one of these Dust Hoods , they are also available other places like Penn State

It also works well at a sanding station, bench mount router, etc

TTFN
Ralph

 

[laymarcrafts]

Dust Collection

Good Dust Collection at the Lathe is more difficult than with any other Machine as it is open on all sides and the Dust is carried by Air, Centrifugel Force and by Gravity.

To actually Entrain the Dust in an Air Stream will require a considerable amount of Suction, it's possible, but possibly not in a Home Workshop.

My approach was to Combine a Standard Dust Collector with a Fan using the Air Curtain Principle, although not 100% it has been a considerable advance over my previous efforts with just the Dust Extractor and a Flexible Hose.

Details are on my Web Sit at http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk look in the Hints and Tips Section.

Richard

 

[MichaelMouse]

This setup works well at my house. Total of about eight dollars, I think. Dryer duct has the screen for those times when you may go back to cutting and don't want to clog the works with curlies.

Two magnets would be better, but one holds when the hose is wired in place.

 

[Gretch Flo]

dust collector funnel

Flying by the seat of my pants, and with the help of Whit B, I suspended the 4 inch hose by small nylon ropes from the basement joists (to take full pressure off the magnet attachment to the lathe), and attached a funnel on the end with duct tape. The funnel is made from a clear plastic Elizabethan collar used for dogs (a #15?) to prevent self mutilation. Being a veterinarian, that was the easiest thing I could come up with. Then I taped magnets to the perifery. Not the prettiest (as Michael's) but functional and adaptable, and cheap ($7). I'm sure your friendly vet would oblige!!!

 

[David Somers]

I ran a 4" PVC pipe from my collector along the wall behind my lathe and mounted it on the wall. It is about mid point along the length of the rails and ends a bit below spindle height. Then I used a reducer and continued with 3" lok Tite hose (or tube or whatever it is called. It is a ball and socket type product. Stiff enough to stay in position when you let go of it, but easy to bend around) with enough length to reach any point along the working length of the rails. I put a small funnel on the end of it. It has worked great for dust, getting almost all of it, mostly because the ball and socket design of the lok tite lets me quickly position the hose right where I want it. It is nearly worthless for chips, but that is fine for me. I wanted the dust dealt with.

Dave

 

[Bill Boehme]

. . . . funnel is made from a clear plastic Elizabethan collar . . .

Very good idea!! And, I am sure that Mr. Squeak (pictured above) would agree that is a better use for an E-collar.

Bill