New dust collector from erwin products

[mcQ]

I AM THE OWNER OF ERWIN PRODUCTS AND AS A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER, EXPERT WOODWORKER AND CARVEWRIGHT USER I HAVE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURING AN O.E.M. QUALITY DUST COLLECTION ACCESSORY FOR THE CARVEWRIGHT AND COMPUCARVE MACHINES. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT http://www.erwinproducts.com FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VIEW A YOUTUBE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION.

[TerryT]

Wow! Sure is pretty! If it works as good as it looks, you have a winner.

[mcQ]

Terry, click the link for my website http://www.erwinproducts.com/ and watch the 2 videos the first is an introduction and the 2nd is a demo.
Erwin

[lawrence]

wow, that's a every elegant alternative- thank you for sharing your site with us.

Lawrence

[WoodenWizard]

Do you have to do any machine modifications?

[mcQ]

Yes the clear plastic cover is cut straight across even with the existing flat area on each side of the cover. The best way to cut it is using a Dremel or RotoZip spiral saw with a 1/8" bit with piloted end and clamp a straight piece of hardwood to the back side of the cover flush with the flats at each side as a guide. Clean up edge with file or sandpaper.
I am working on an installation video which I will post on my website later this week. http://www.erwinproducts.com
Erwin

[CNC Carver]

Sure does look good. Looks like it works good in the video also.

[Digitalwoodshop]

I agree, sure is pretty....

AL

[bergerud]

I am afraid my first impression of this manifold collector my not be as positive as that of other members. I have spent a lot of time thinking about the dust collection problem and may be more critical than most. This collector appears to be made well but I have to wonder about the large distance from the bit to the intake. Other manifold type collectors attempt to get the intake as close as possible to the dust source. If the dust initially gets away and sticks to the machine, it will not be collected. Fine dust sticks to nearby metal as the air vortexes around and large chips have enough momentum to escape on their own. With the intake so far away, the flow rate will have to be very large and that could mean a turbulent wind storm throughout the machine. The fine dust which escapes could, after awhile, be everywhere in the machine.

It would be nice if we could have some independent testing of the, now many, manifold type collectors. How about a competition at the next conference?

[TerryT]

Now that is a great idea. There are several on the market it would be great to know if there is a major difference in any of them.

[mcQ]

I am afraid my first impression of this manifold collector my not be as positive as that of other members. I have spent a lot of time thinking about the dust collection problem and may be more critical than most. This collector appears to be made well but I have to wonder about the large distance from the bit to the intake. Other manifold type collectors attempt to get the intake as close as possible to the dust source. If the dust initially gets away and sticks to the machine, it will not be collected. Fine dust sticks to nearby metal as the air vortexes around and large chips have enough momentum to escape on their own. With the intake so far away, the flow rate will have to be very large and that could mean a turbulent wind storm throughout the machine. The fine dust which escapes could, after awhile, be everywhere in the machine.


It would be nice if we could have some independent testing of the, now many, manifold type collectors. How about a competition at the next conference?


Although the ERWIN PRODUCTS dust does preform as the video shows when using a 2hp or larger dust collector I have added a easily removable extension which places the intake as close as possible to the cutter. This extension mounts using the existing threaded holes in the machine and requires no additional modifications. This extension will greatly improve performance with smaller dust collectors or when cutting difficult materials such as PVC. As a test I ran some parts from PVC sign board with virtually no dust left in the machine and only a small amount left on the project which is a huge improvement. If you have ever ran PVC sign board you know how bad it clings to everything so keeping PVC dust out is a excellent test.

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[chebytrk]

I agree with TerryT. It would be nice to see the different Dust Collector hoods at the Conference. Although I am partial to Floyds it would be interesting to see them all....... especially bergerud's. Maybe all DC hood makers that can not make the Conference can send in their product to be "demo'd" for all to see? Any thoughts? Same thing could be done for other products that have been made to use with the CW (ie... rotary jig, etc). Excellent time & opportunity to "show it off". :D

[fwharris]

I agree with TerryT. It would be nice to see the different Dust Collector hoods at the Conference. Although I am partial to Floyds it would be interesting to see them all....... especially bergerud's. Maybe all DC hood makers that can not make the Conference can send in their product to be "demo'd" for all to see? Any thoughts? Same thing could be done for other products that have been made to use with the CW (ie... rotary jig, etc). Excellent time & opportunity to "show it off". :D

Jerry,

Yes this year my DC-INSERT will be at the conference. Lesson learned from last year! :roll: