Fletcher's DC - carve it yourself

[atldal]

I know this has been answered on here before, but I can't find it. What are the screw thread sizes for the mounting holes?

[fwharris]

I know this has been answered on here before, but I can't find it. What are the screw thread sizes for the mounting holes?

Screw size is 4 MM.

[atldal]

Thank you very much

[Fletcher]

Wow! I haven't been on here in awhile... I'm glad you are liking the DC!

[dcj]

Alot of folks ask about cutting the plastic cover. After a couple of projects on my machine it would shut off when you raise the hood (I would vacuum the dust out) so I just hard wired the switch. I can open and close at will while the machine runs. If warranty is issue, just hook back up if sending machine in, they don't know its been unhooked. If using these dust collectors, the plastic hood comes off easy.

[fwharris]

Alot of folks ask about cutting the plastic cover. After a couple of projects on my machine it would shut off when you raise the hood (I would vacuum the dust out) so I just hard wired the switch. I can open and close at will while the machine runs. If warranty is issue, just hook back up if sending machine in, they don't know its been unhooked. If using these dust collectors, the plastic hood comes off easy.

By pass the safety features at your own risk, they do serve a purpose.

[bergerud]

Alot of folks ask about cutting the plastic cover. After a couple of projects on my machine it would shut off when you raise the hood (I would vacuum the dust out) so I just hard wired the switch. I can open and close at will while the machine runs. If warranty is issue, just hook back up if sending machine in, they don't know its been unhooked. If using these dust collectors, the plastic hood comes off easy.

The day will come when the bit is coming out, the board shifts, a cutout piece jams the belt.... and as you fumble for the stop button, it breaks. Could have just opened the cover and saved the day.

[lynnfrwd]

Sticking a vacuum in there while on can short your controller. Get a dust insert, blow the dust out of your switch and reconnect your safety device. Cheaper than a controller and less chance of harm to your digits.

[Underdog]

If warranty is issue, just hook back up if sending machine in, they don't know its been unhooked. .

Yeah.. except that now they do know. You just told them.

[dcj]

I do not have a large shop hose to hookup and use a 1 1/2 in. hose. This is how I am attaching, it
swivals so you can put anywhere. Also just so not to get anyone upset and make sure all rules are
followed, I will cut hood (will order new one) and switch is hooked back up. I have an A machine and
is long since out of warrenty.