Dust Collection

[GaryHanson]

Hi all,

In Frank Russell's DVD set "Power Carving Fur, Feathers & Fins" he speaks briefly about dust collection. He uses a system with the intake mounted in the table top of his work station.

Does anyone know a source(s) or information for this type of dust collection?

Thanks
Gary

[Magicman]

Build it Yourself - An Efficient, Portable Power Carving Station

Hi Gary try this one and I think I can find one more, I'll let you know.
Larry

[Magicman]

Build your own dust collector for your shop

This is the other one Gary. You use an old Dryer Motor and squirrel cage for this one. I built this one at a cost of about $10.00 I had the hose and the dryer motor already. You can usually find the motor at a used appliance repair shop.
Hope this helps
Larry

[GaryHanson]

Thanks Larry,

I was hoping to find info on a manufactured unit.

Thanks
Gary

[Magicman]

Hi Gary
I have a desktop dust collector that has 3 fans, varible speed, 2 plug ins on side and you can buy a re-usable filter for it. It is made by Oasis Machinery in California. I think it was $119.00 + about $14.00 shipping. It works great you can see the dust rooster tail towards the filter from the tool. Most of the ones you see have only two fans and cost a lot more.
Larry

[brianrickman]

I bought one from Harbor Freight a few months ago. It's on sale right now for $119. I've been very happy with mine. Here's the link: Portable Dust Collector - 13 Gallon

[Magicman]

Hi Brian
The Collector I was talking about is a tabletop version, has no bag uses a filter.

[Neil A. Ward]

Originally Posted by brianrickman

I bought one from Harbor Freight a few months ago. It's on sale right now for $119. I've been very happy with mine. Here's the link: Portable Dust Collector - 13 Gallon

Brian,

How noisy is the HF dust collector?

Thanks - Neil

[brianrickman]

Neil,
It is surprisingly quiet. You can easily have a conversation while standing next to it. Much less noise then a shop-vac.

[brianrickman]

Gary,
That looks like a nice machine. I got the big one because I wanted to be able to use it with my band saw and other wood working equipment in addition to power carving. It does well in both roles.