Can't find the 2¼" dust port?

[autobody]

I was reading the faq and it said "The machine does have a vacuum impeller built-in as well as an external vacuum port that fits 2–1/4” OD hose." However I haven't found the 2¼" vaccum port on my machine. I am missing some pieces or something? Where is the port located.

Thanks ~Mike

[HandTurnedMaple]

It doesn't exist as far as I know. As one of the CW people said "you're dust collection/vacuum system isn't designed to run for 3-4 hours at a time" (paraphrasing). So they probably eliminated the large port to save your shop-vac. Also, vacuums tend to create a static electricity, and the CW has only a 2-prong plug (no ground) and seems to be susceptable to static buildup.

If you really want one though, you go to a hardware store and create an adapter from plumbing accessories.

[autobody]

I think I found it, it must be the dust bag. If you remove the bag it's a 2¼" port. However with the port reducing down so small to the machine it would be pretty restrictive.

I noticed that missing ground. If I eventually rig up a dust port on the bottom of the machine where would be the best place to ground the machine to keep from burning out the electronics from a static build up?

Would the metal plate on the bottom be sufficient?

I have run my dust collector for hours at a time when I carve by hand (2 hp system ). I have a dust collecting carving bench.

Thanks ~Mike

[HandTurnedMaple]

Is that a 2 1/4"? It didn't look that big to me, but I never measured it.

[Dan-Woodman]

Why did the sears machines go to a 2-prong plug?

[JBarr]

I am wondering the same thing. Usually you only find two-prong plugs on shop tools that are double insulated.

[The Bard]

because it wanted to play all the reindeer games.

[BenCraig]

Why did the sears machines go to a 2-prong plug?

Bard (Or anyone else with the answer,)
Concerning the new CarveWright machines (distributed by LHR) that are going to be available in a few weeks.... will these have a 2 or 3 prong plug?

BC

[The Bard]

2 as far as I know...

I don't know of any major design changes coming up. Almost all of the problems have been from the manufacturer, not the design.

[flyboy]

The higher voltage eelectrical components are double insulated, no ground is needed therfore eliminating the need for a three prong plug.