Hammer A3-31 dust collection

[Joe Cowan]

I have this machine coming into me in a week or so. I was hoping some here could point me to where I would find couplings etc to connect my 5" DC hose to this machine which appears to have a 120mm connection port(unless I read the manual incorrectly) which is less than 5 inches. Voices of experience would be greatly appreciated.

[Paul J Kelly]

Joe,

I used the adaptor on the Felder shop.

https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/s...ector-sp125896

You need to use a clamp to cinch the 5" flex hose to the adaptor, but the adaptor allows you to remove it from t he machine as you do the switch from Jointer to planer.

PK

[Greg Parrish]

Take a look at Fernco 1056-44. That's what I used to connect 5" hose to the A3-31 I used to have. Found it at Lowes.

https://www.fernco.com/dimensional-drawings/plumbing/flexible-couplings/stock-couplings-1056/1056-44

[Lisa Starr]

I 3D printed a sleeve that slides over the 120 mm outlet and allows the 5" flex to slide over the sleeve.

[Jim Becker]

I also use the Fernco sewer pipe connector for the 120mm ports on my similar machine.

[Jacques Gagnon]

I use the same adaptor that Paul mentioned above. Works very well. I am not sure if you have other machines using a 120mm port, but if it is the case, that adaptor allows you to easily switch from one machine to another, provided the hose is long enough of course.

[Kurt Wyberanec]

On my A341 I simply wrapped a piece of adhesive backed foam about 1/8 thick 1/2 wide on the machine fitting and a piece of flex goes on and off snug super smooth and simple and nothing gets past....total cost about .10 or a few bucks for a roll and you can replace it any time it should unstick....so far 18 mo or so of normal use in a one man shop and that original piece is working just fine.

[Rod Sheridan]

I have this machine coming into me in a week or so. I was hoping some here could point me to where I would find couplings etc to connect my 5" DC hose to this machine which appears to have a 120mm connection port(unless I read the manual incorrectly) which is less than 5 inches. Voices of experience would be greatly appreciated.

I use the Felder right angle connector with a polyurethane very flexible hose, the only way to go when you’re flipping back and forth….Regards, Rod.

[Steve Wurster]

I've invested in the Magport fittings in my shop. I have one piece of 5" flex hose at the end of my DC duct run, with a 5" Magport fitting on the loose end. All of my "mobile" tools (router table, bandsaw, drum sander, and my A3-31) were updated to include their own fixed 5" Magport fitting. In the case of the A3-31, I just used a very short piece of 5" hose to connect the Magport to the J/P's connector.

[Joe Cowan]

Thanks guys. I think I can figure it out now.

[George Yetka]

I used the felder shop adapter down to 4" on my 31 and put rocklers quick change on it, I share the hose with supermax. I went 4" because at the time I had a 2hp HF and never bothered changing once I upgraded DC. I havent noticed any issue using the 4". Note that this machine will fill DC quickly on large milling task. Lead to my seperator getting filled up and blowing a lot of dust on the cars in the driveway.

People seem to really like the upgraded planer height adjustment wheel. I have put it in the cart 10 times and decided against. I kick myself often, when I bought mine it was 4000 and I could have upgraded to the 41 for $1000. Now its a much bigger cost.
The machine is great. Keep the surfaces oiled especially the planing table it will stop the wood from progressing through if its not well lubricated.
I am on my second side on carbide cutters after 4 years having changed last summer. I am a hobbyist but have used this machine quite often

when it comes , the instructions say absolutely dont lift by the planer bed. Good luck with lifting it without doing that. I had it off the pickup truck(slid it down atv ramps with plywood attached and stopped by the garage floor lip.) not too bad but getting it off the pallet I had to shimmy it using the table and lower it gently off then lifted opposite end so another guy could pull the pallet. I never ended up lifting the full weight of the machine but had to lift a little

[Erik Loza]

That Magport flange is the way to go.

Erik

[Ed Mitchell]

For me, the 90 connector is particularly useful on the J/P because it keeps the connection point in a very accessible orientation, regardless of whether you're using the jointer or the planer. Good ergonomics, I guess I'd say. As a combination machine owner, I can add that the same 90 connector can then be used and is perfect for the dust collection on the shaper hood, just pull it off the J/P port and push it onto the dust collection port on the back of the shaper hood, and with the Magport it's easy to connect your hose -- tons of clearance, keeps everything out of the way.

[Rod Wolfy]

I used the felder shop adapter down to 4" on my 31 and put rocklers quick change on it, I share the hose with supermax. I went 4" because at the time I had a 2hp HF and never bothered changing once I upgraded DC. I havent noticed any issue using the 4". Note that this machine will fill DC quickly on large milling task. Lead to my seperator getting filled up and blowing a lot of dust on the cars in the driveway.

I have the Rockler Quick connect on my A3-41, too. I just use a 20' hose and then move it between my SawStop & my J/P. Quick to connect and move and the handle is nice. I would like the MagPort, as it is 5", but the handle makes the Quick connect way more convenient. I have a 90* coming off the back of my SawStop and my drum sander. I just ordered the 120mm neck-down when I got my machine, as recommended by my sales rep. You might call your sales rep and ask for their fitting to whatever hose you need. I also got an extra euro guard fitting and plastic ends for it and then sawed it in 1/3 to 2/3 parts on the bandsaw. Then when I move my fence (to not use the exact same cutterhead knives on every piece going thru the jointer), I don't have to have the fence 8" over towards me and step around an extra 8" further away from the beds.

[Joe Cowan]

That Magport flange is the way to go.

Erik

I see the Magport 5001 but have no idea how it works. It says you need more than one for it too work. The Felder adapter is backordered for up to 8 weeks. I need something sooner.