Bandsaw table dust collection

[Erik De Vocht]

Just a note to show how I solved my dust collection problem of my new bandsaw a Record Power 350S 14in.
The problem was that the standaard dust collection is insufficient and the dust was escaping between the bottom guides and the bottom wheelenclosure.
As you can see from the pictures I put a construction together with 100mm & 50mm PVC drain pipes that I found at the local hardware store.
The tric of the setup is the cutout I made in the tube that goes in front of the bandsawblade. There is a detailed picture of the cutout.
I did not glue the pieces together as they fit very tight.
Results are very good. I can even feel a draft on top of the table round the blade.

Just my little contribution
Erik

[glenn bradley]

That is a very cool setup. I was just pondering over my BS and trying to conjure up a way to trap dust from the same area. Thanks.

[Erik De Vocht]

That is a very cool setup. I was just pondering over my BS and trying to conjure up a way to trap dust from the same area. Thanks.

I have some more pictures of some details.
The inside view was taken with the 'endcap' off.

If there is anybody that would like the same I could make a 'kit' and ship it over.....:)

[Jim Becker]

Very interesting setup, Erik!

[Doug Shepard]

Looks pretty effective but can the table still tilt?

[Joe Spear]

Just an observation: your Record Power saw looks very much like the Rikon available in the U.S. You made a neat way to capture the dust.

[Lance Norris]

Do you remove the pipeing to get at the lower guides for adjustment?

[Brian White]

also do you remove for blade changes ? Looks like saw kerf needs to be on the front

[Erik De Vocht]

Looks pretty effective but can the table still tilt?

Well, I do not tilt the table often but if I had to I would remove the parts that get in the way.
Your question did make me think of some alternatives....
There is always room for improuvement :).

Erik

[Erik De Vocht]

Do you remove the pipeing to get at the lower guides for adjustment?

No. If you look at the photo in detail you can just see the pipe is resting on top of the (bottom) guide holders.
Actually my construction was triggered by the fact that the original safety blade guide obscured the bottom guides and it was impossible to set them without removing the guide.
Safety is great but it must not interfere with the setting of the machine.

[Erik De Vocht]

also do you remove for blade changes ? Looks like saw kerf needs to be on the front

Yes, I have to remove the front part.
That is why I did not glue them together.
But it is very fast and very easy to put back...

Maybe someone can improve my idea?

[Scott Crumpton]

Erik,

Thank you for a great idea. I've been having problems with dust buildup on the tires and the pullys/belt of my G0555, particularly when cutting wet bowel blanks. I had been considering just tyeing the 4" DC hose up under the table but this is far superior. I adapted your setup to my saw and almost no dust gets past it.

Some of the changes I made: Used a 3" fitting for the "T" rather than 4". The OD of the 3" fitting fits the DC hose perfectly and a short section of 4" pipe over the outside of the other end connects it to the saw. The 3rd leg of this fitting is 2" and joins the main trunk in a smooth curve rather than at a right angle. The pickup piping had to come around the outside of the saw. I also found that I need to partially block the saw's DC opening to divert more airflow to the blade pickup.


Thanks again,
---Scott.

[Eddie Darby]

Nice post Erik! Thanks!

Were you a plumber in another life !!!:D

[Chuck Tringo]

That record looks fairly similar to my Craftsman 22401 as well. As soon as i can get back in the shop, i think I have my next shop project :)