Quilted Heart Box- Project of the Month FEBRUARY 2012

[mtylerfl]

Do you have down drafts set up on the tables your machines sit on?

Hi Bob,

I don't use any dust collection of any kind. I scoop out (by hand) excess sawdust during bit changes, and use compressed air and a ShopVac to clean out the machines (and the floor) after finished with a project run.

I think most people have concluded that a downdraft system doesn't perform as well as a top-mounted dust collection system.

There are two top mount systems that folks "swear by"... both were designed by fellow forum members. A Do-It-Yourself system was designed by Frederick Potter (he posted the PDF files here on the forum). Another similar system is pre-assembled and available for sale. That system was designed by Floyd Harris and can be purchased at an economical price. NOTE: You still need to provide your own vacuum with both those devices, as well as ground your machine properly to avoid "zapping" it to death.

[AskBud]

Bob now has the CW Vacuum Head Project.
AskBud

[lynnfrwd]

Bob now has the CW Vacuum Head Project.
AskBud

Which is available as a PatternDepot Project here: http://store.carvewright.com/product.php?productid=19653&cat=261&page=2

[Darthmaul1964]

Thanks to FWHarris and Ringneckblues, I have his dust collection system as well. The members of this forum and fantastic. Thanks Bud and Ringnecklues.com
And Bud, I figured out how to download and activate the project. Thanks again.

[ladjr]

I recently purchased the Redneck blues dust collection, and it is GREAT. I did 10 hours of carving without a major clean between jobs. I will be buying two more for my other machines. Great job

Leo

[mtylerfl]

Bob now has the CW Vacuum Head Project.
AskBud

I'm sorry, Bud. I completely forgot you had one available too! <insert embarassed face here>