Coring Dust Collection

sileighty_guru

sileighty_guru

5A Grade Wood Pecker
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Can't remember who asked me a while back what I do for dust while coring...? Anyways I am hoping they see this as it took me a while to get a free moment to take a video!

So for anyone and everyone who asked, coring does not need to be a big mess, nor does it cost a bucket load of money to correct!

I have posted up a video showing my 5 dollar setup ;)

https://youtu.be/g58_8bsoi-Y
 
Great setup. Not sure those gloves qualify as a safety feature though. You couldn't pay me to wear them around that lathe.

Also why is the outlet on the vacuum standing up so the hose has to go up and over? Looks like you should unbolt it and turn the T over so the hose is more relaxed.

JC
 
Nice set up...However aside from the gloves. A shop vac is as dangerous as not using any filter, Dust blows through the filter back into the room. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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GoldCrown said:
Nice set up...However aside from the gloves. A shop vac is as dangerous as not using any filter, Dust blows through the filter back into the room. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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shop vac setup goes through a mini cyclone first, then a filtered bag, then a HEPA filter then exhausted outside... nothing in the shop!
 
I hear so many people complain about gloves and lathe work (not just here)... anything is dangerous around a lathe if you treat it as a toy! Gloves are not the cause of incidents... inattention is! It's quite simple... don't touch anything that is moving when using a lathe while wearing gloves, the only moving object that is not guarded in this video is the chuck itself...If I grab that I deserve to get wound up in it!
 
JC said:
Great setup. Not sure those gloves qualify as a safety feature though. You couldn't pay me to wear them around that lathe.

Also why is the outlet on the vacuum standing up so the hose has to go up and over? Looks like you should unbolt it and turn the T over so the hose is more relaxed.

JC
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JC, the only reason is due to the position of the air inlet for the gun drill, if I position the chip channel away from me I can't fit my air line on the drill. It's really the only reason for that. :)

There really isn't that much tension on it as it rest on the lathe table just behind the motor.
 
sileighty_guru said:
Did I call it a snap guide?
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You called it a bushing. They sell a "snap guide", a "drill guide", and a bushing. Their bushing does not look like what you have. I was just trying to make sure which of the 3 parts you were using before I ordered some.
 
MVPCues said:
You called it a bushing. They sell a "snap guide", a "drill guide", and a bushing. Their bushing does not look like what you have. I was just trying to make sure which of the 3 parts you were using before I ordered some.
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Gotcha!

When I ordered I got one of each they offered for the size I needed... They are intended for a metal chip box originally. As I was creating something new I was unaware of which type I wanted to use... I ended up using the "SnapGuide".

http://www.gundrill.com/snapguide.htm

Then just made an adapter that fits into the "T" that help the "bushing" aka SnapGuide in place.

Sorry for the confusion, obviously they don't pay me to promote them ;)
 
If you have a larger lathe using it in a bearing and steady rest would be the best option! That would also provide support for the drill bit. But on a 24" I lack the space needed.
 
sileighty_guru said:
Gotcha!

When I ordered I got one of each they offered for the size I needed... They are intended for a metal chip box originally. As I was creating something new I was unaware of which type I wanted to use... I ended up using the "SnapGuide".

http://www.gundrill.com/snapguide.htm

Then just made an adapter that fits into the "T" that help the "bushing" aka SnapGuide in place.

Sorry for the confusion, obviously they don't pay me to promote them ;)
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Thanks. Using the steady and securing the vac fitting between steady and chuck sounds like a good idea. Thanks for taking the time on the video and explanation.
 
No dust

GoldCrown said:
Nice set up...However aside from the gloves. A shop vac is as dangerous as not using any filter, Dust blows through the filter back into the room. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Having been in Aaron's shop believe me NO DUST Issues 😀

This guy is super sensitive to his family's health. My unfinished basement has 100 times more dust than his shop. I'm embarrassed 😳.

I think he secretly hires a maid. 😜
 
sileighty_guru said:
shop vac setup goes through a mini cyclone first, then a filtered bag, then a HEPA filter then exhausted outside... nothing in the shop!
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Would you consider posting a pic or two of your dust collection setup? I am sure many of us could improve on dust collecting.
 
sileighty_guru said:
I hear so many people complain about gloves and lathe work (not just here)... anything is dangerous around a lathe if you treat it as a toy! Gloves are not the cause of incidents... inattention is! It's quite simple... don't touch anything that is moving when using a lathe while wearing gloves, the only moving object that is not guarded in this video is the chuck itself...If I grab that I deserve to get wound up in it!
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That's a really great setup!! As far as inattention goes. I've worked around large machines my entire life and I'd hope you reconsider your position regarding safety.
 
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