My question is about vacuum clamping for my wood carving projects.
My system will use a vacuum pump connected to vacuum pads that will hold the carving from the bottom without the need for other...
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My question is about vacuum clamping for my wood carving projects.
My system will use a vacuum pump connected to vacuum pads that will hold the carving from the bottom without the need for other...
Thank you, Jim. I think I know the YouTuber you mentioned --- DIY Tyler?? I'll check out his videos for dust collection ideas. Thanks again.
Scott
Are there any "good" and compact dust extraction systems out there?
My shop is about 375 sq feet so space is scarce. I currently have a 2 hp Harbor Freight unit with a Penn filter on top. This is...
For what it's worth, this is very funny.
Excellent idea. Practical and cheap, too.
Thanks.
Scott C
Thanks, Phil.
Seems like a simple and effective idea. Paste wax and / or toilet bowl wax has a lot of uses in the shop.
For what it's worth ... I also had success using my shop vac to suck...
Beautiful work, Dave. Carving in public sounds like fun.
Thank you, Jack.
FYI ... I bought some of the bags and funnel. Thanks again for the suggestion.
Scott C.
Thank you, Phil.
That seems like a good solution. Do the nozzles of the stop loss bags clog or how do you prevent the nozzles from clogging?
Are the bags reusable?
Thanks, again for your...
I like using Waterlox but I've had problems storing the product because any air trapped in the container will cause the product to cure.
Waterlox suggests using another product (Bloxygen) which is...
I agree with all of the compliments. The is a really great example of relief carving that appears to have real depth even though the actual depth is relatively shallow. There's a lot to like with...
Thank you, Dave. Appreciate the info on butternut. I will follow up with George Bledsoe.
I was / am very impressed with your rose carvings. Getting the petals so thin is impressive.
Do you use...
Compared to basswood, how does butternut carve?
I'd like to experiment with butternut but I haven't been able to find a source.
Would appreciate any recommendations.
Thank you.
Scott C....
Thanks, Robert.
That's good info.
You reminded me that I need / want to connect my 19" drum sander and my planer. But, never more than one machine at a time.
Because the shop is only 450 sq...
Thanks, Jim.
I wish my shop was big enough to accommodate a 3 or 5 HP DC.
How big is your shop and how many machines are you running simultaneously?
My shop has 8' ceiling and 450 sq. The...
Thank you, Steve.
This is very helpful.
ScottC
I have a 1 1/2 HP Harbor Freight dust collection with a WYNN air filter in my 450 sq foot garage workshop. The DC is connected to a cheap "cyclone lid" that fits over a standard garbage can.
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Thanks for the replies. Like many woodworkers, I have a tendency to accumulate "just in case" offcuts that I might need sometime in the future. While my shop space is relatively small, I think the...
Tom:
Just a quick note to thank you for your detailed reply and comments about the Duststopper. It's great to see the inventor / developer post comments.
I have a garage shop with about 430 sq ft and I'm running out of room. I'm considering moving most of my wood outside to a covered area where it would be protected from the rain and snow but not from...
Thank you for the replies.
Scott C.
FWIW ... I'm also new to relief carving. I've played around with an inexpensive set of palm tools but recently took the plunge to a better grade of tools. I bought a beginner set recommended by Mary...
Other than basswood and butternut, are there other species of wood generally available in Western North Carolina suitable for relief carving?
I'm new to relief carving. I've been experimenting...
Thank you Maurice and Bruce.
Scott C.