Hush Box

[jspringertx]

I have created a "hush box" for my CompuCarve that helps to cut down on the noise of the unit. I used foam insulation from Home Depot and have created a dust collector port under the table.

I would be happy to send photos via email if you will send your requests to: jspringertx@sbcglobal.net

[forqnc]

Watch out for overheating. Let us know how it goes.

[Kenm810]

I like the name – “hush box”, if you have an under or down draft table/cabinet you should be pulling enough air through the machine to keep it from over heating.
Mine pulls about 600 to 800 cfm. But just to be on the safe side I have an inexpensive heat gauge in the top of mine, that’s where the is going rises to.
ken

[jspringertx]

I appreciate the comments on the heat guage. Heat is not a problem right now as I have the unit in the garage and I monitor it very closely.

With the high heat and temp in the Houston summers I will have to install some sort of cooling system in addition to the draw thru dust collector.

If anyone has any ideas just drop me a line. I have three photos that I can email you if you want to get a rough idea of what I have done.

[pkunk]

I I have three photos that I can email you if you want to get a rough idea of what I have done.

Why not just post them, so we can all see.

[jspringertx]

Due to the limits of the forum they would be so small that you couldn't see them.

[jspringertx]

Due to the limits of the forum they would be so small that you couldn't see them.

Here are two of the images. Hopefully you can see them.

[jspringertx]

Here are two of the images. Hopefully you can see them.

Here is image #3. I didn't realize that I could upload the images. How stupid of me.

I am NOT a cabinetmaker or craftsman so forgive the poor construction of the cabinet. I just assembled the cabinet as I went along and made many changes to the design.

The taller cap was due to the fact that I did not take into consideration the flex-shaft and I had to add 4" to the top of the box.

I am working on the dust collection and cooling system.

[pkunk]

That's pretty slick! And involved. How much does it cut the noise down?

[jspringertx]

It reduces the high pitched whine of the machine quite a bit. I think that better insulation would do a better job, but the foam was cheap and easy to apply.

I think I will add a sheet of foam to the bottom and cut a hole for dust collection similar to your idea. I have a hole now that does drag some sawdust into the gutter I installed under the table.

My wife still insists that I wear ear protection.

I have to admit that I obtained some great ideas from Ron in Rockport.