The belt and disc sander has no dust collection port. Best way to collect it?? Any ideas will be appreciated.
I did look at that unit. The no dust extraction did put me off of it. But you can use PVC if you have the spare time to add to it. Where the disc is, you will need to make something to cover the lower half to create a suction. Here is an idea for you, it may give you an idea of what you need
Hi Kidbuilder.
Any chance of a photo of your sanders?
@Noyade
sorry this is the only photo I am away at the moment
Thanks for the photo @Kidbuilder and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's good to have you with us.
Normally I would ask the ever-knowledgable @MitchellMc to assist, but he is taking a well-earned break at the moment.
Let me tag some other very helpful members who might like to join @Noyade in assisting you with ideas: @JDE, @TedBear, @Brad, @woodenwookie, @kel, @Razzer, @Poppop
Feel free to post anytime you have something to share with the community or need a hand with a project. We're here to help.
Jason
Thanks Jason
It looks like a bit of metal or plastic work may be required.
Here is a Youtube link to one that is similar but has a dust collection system on it.
Maybe you can use that as an inspiration for ideas on how to design and make a free-standing unit for yours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgitsNqD2OI
Thank you I got a few ideas
No port at the bottom of the belt?
No there is not I am pretty sure but how would it collect the dust from the disc part???
There are two ports in the image above. Your machine has no shroud around the vertical disc - so that's a problem in itself. I was just hoping there may be a port under the belt. Clearly there isn't - and you've read the manual. 🙂
So we need to design and make something....
I could make something out of pvc pipe to attach to the shop vac
Thank you razzer.
the unit it’s self is very good so I would recommend it because it was easy to set up it is stable and easy to use
Hi @Kidbuilder,
Have you had any luck designing a dust extractor shroud for your unit?
Mitchell
No I have been away
I have just been wearing a dust mask and cleaning up afterwards with a shop vac
@Kidbuilder,
I'll be looking forward to seeing how you'll go about building an extractor unit. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance.
What would you suggest to build an extraction unit out off??
I would be looking at building them from plywood @Kidbuilder. I remember in my wood tech class at high school most of the extraction cowlings were made from timber. Alternatively, you could use steel or aluminium sheet. These sheets would be reasonably easy to bend and pop-rivet together your sections.
I was thinking about pvc pipe maybe
You could certainly use the PVC pipe for ducting, but I am unsure how you'd use it to capture the dust. Were you going to position it close to the belt or disc?
Yes I am going to use pipe 90 degree pvc bender to get it close to the disc and belt
