Tablesaw Trap
Even with a zero-clearance throat plate in my tablesaw, a thin cut-off slips through now and then. These pieces can clog a vacuum hose or damage the blades of a dust collector. I made a trap to catch them by …
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Category Archives: Dust Collectors
Upgrade Your Single Stage Dust Collector
In the world of home-shop dust collection, dust collectors come in (basically) two flavors — single stage and two stage systems. A single stage system is what most of us are familiar with. These are the dust collectors that wheel …
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Wide-Mouth Dust Collection
The dust collection port on my sliding miter saw missed a lot of sawdust, so I added an additional port mounted directly behind the blade. The port is a piece of 3-in. ABS pipe that’s cut at 45 degrees to …
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Make Your Own Blast Gates
They’re cheap! All you need is some PVC and plastic laminate. A central dust collection system is a big improvement to any shop, but the cost can really add up. With commercial gates going from $4 to over $50 each, …
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Oneida Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Review
Tool: Dust Deputy 2.5 Plus Cyclone Separator Shop Now Manufacturer: Oneida MSRP: $79.95- $199.95 In the shop, most of us use a variety of dust collection methods. For larger, stationary power tools, a dedicated dust collector is the best ……
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