Dust Collector

[tbroeski]

The brackets might be a good idea. This is just stuck between the two ends/sides. Grounding isn't a problem. Was surprised there wasn't even any static. I will actually be using my main vac system, but wanted to see if a cheap vac would work.

[fwharris]

The brackets might be a good idea. This is just stuck between the two ends/sides. Grounding isn't a problem. Was surprised there wasn't even any static. I will actually be using my main vac system, but wanted to see if a cheap vac would work.

Don't be fooled about the grounding! You might not have seen any static inside the machine but I will bet one of my inserts that the shop vac hose was building up a nice charge. With ANY woodworking dust collection system you NEED a good grounding system to protect you and your shop!

[Digitalwoodshop]

Don't be fooled about the grounding! You might not have seen any static inside the machine but I will bet one of my inserts that the shop vac hose was building up a nice charge. With ANY woodworking dust collection system you NEED a good grounding system to protect you and your shop!

That's a Fact JACK !!!!!

AL

Can't believe that my 2009 dust collector pictures have been viewed over 500 times....

[tbroeski]

Don't be fooled about the grounding! You might not have seen any static inside the machine but I will bet one of my inserts that the shop vac hose was building up a nice charge. With ANY woodworking dust collection system you NEED a good grounding system to protect you and your shop!

I took your advice. I put a grounding strap on. With the rubber traction belts and Corian, there was a lot more static. The rubber belt isn't as clean as the sandpaper belt when running. Everything is much cleaner when I use my heavy duty vacuum, but the cheap one still works quite well. And it isn't any noisier than the machine itself, so I didn't notice that much difference in sound between the two. Of course, I wear ear plugs anyway.

I also put a dab of hot melt glue on the plastic switch tips on the cover. Really simple way to get the cover to switch on when not all the way closed. Of course, let it cool before using ; )


Corian is running right now. Will post end result when done.

[tbroeski]

The project was clean, but the rubber belt had some "dust" on it, as well as the back table.

[fwharris]

Good job on adding the grounding system for the added ounce of prevention. I would suggest that you just go ahead and modify your cover cover so that it will close all of the way and rest against the frame. Thinking that the weight of the cover could eventually push the switch back. Neat idea though, I used tooth picks when I was doing my design trials. Looks like a nice clean carve...

[rcdages]

Hello Matt,

Good to see you have resurfaced.

Looking forward to your new videos.

What are you doing in California ??