Mark, They all seem to be different. That's why I don't give measurements. You do have to fit it for you, the concept is still a workable one :>) There are many ways to skin a .. . . . never mind :>) I think that I control the whole mess thing about 99 per cent. Don't forget to throw a couple of show curtain over the top. I clamp them to the router carriage and then if follows the carriage.
BTY, the legacy workstation series (4 videos?) is the fine dust part and shop vac build. Have a great day, Russ On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 11:30:01 AM UTC-6, Mark wrote: > > Thanks Russ. I have watched the one video where you show the panels and > the container to catch the sawdust. You mentioned the idea of putting two > air filters over the LOM, but I guess i need to keep watching ;). > > I have a catch basin underneath the unit but was more worried about the > fine dust than the chips. > > I liked your video on adjusting the height of the lathe. The 1000 doesnt > seem to have the same cross bar to rest the lower structure. I'm going to > have to fix that or find an alternative solution. > > Thanks, > Mark > > On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 11:36 AM russ veinot <ru...@cpamomy.com > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Mark, I have done multiple dust collection videos, if you haven't watched >> them. Collecting chips on the LOM is like herding cats. My idea about >> dust collection is let the chips fall where they may. By that I mean I >> would put a floor in the bottom of the LOM and sliding panels on the sides >> (& ends) and then the bottom of the LOM acts like a catch basin. When >> using the LOM I put a plastic shroud over the top on both side of the >> router carriage and this allows the chips to fall into the bottom. I also >> have a chute in the center of the lathe basin to brush the chips out into a >> trash container when done. Then I vacuum the rails to clear chips in the >> LOM moving parts. >> >> The unspoken issue with the LOM is not the chips but is the airborne dust >> created by the chip monster. When using it, you will find fine dust >> collecting all over the flat surfaces in the shop. To control the fine >> dust, I built a cabinet on the ceiling over the LOM and installed a strong >> fan with an air filter system to suck the fine dust before it floats all >> over the shop. I also installed a shop vac in the cabinet with easy >> emptying dust collection bucket. This makes cleaning the LOM easy and thus >> allows me to clean it when needed. >> >> >> >> On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:09:08 AM UTC-6, Mark wrote: >>> >>> Not trying to divert the topic, but while I can see how building an >>> enclosure underneath the LOM will help, what about the fines? >>> >>> The porter cable router that came with my newly acquired pre-owned 1000 >>> has absolutely no dust control. What is everyone doing for the fine >>> dust? Sticking a 4 to 6" dust port in the general area and assuming it >>> will suck up most of it? I have an oneida cyclone, but if I put anything >>> else near the port, it will probably suck it up too. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 9:47 AM rtju...@gmail.com <rtju...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> In the process of putting together my new LOM, I noted a number of >>>> references to dust collection and just how many chips these machines >>>> develop. I really didnt care for the chip bag skirt supplies with the >>>> machine. After hearing of these experiences and watching some videos, I >>>> decided to build some side shields that will sit in the outer rail slots. >>>> This will cause a good number of the chips to fall straight down where >>>> they >>>> can be swept up and vacuumed into the collector or shoveled into bags. >>>> >>>> Once installed on the LOM I will send finished pictures. My vanity said >>>> "paint the parts to match your new machine." 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