Improved dust collector

[FrancisChie]

Here's my latest dust collector. Tested and no dust escape. I like it.

The tube is mounted on the fix frame instead of the z assembly so it always have fix height from the materials being cut. Won't work though on 3D CNC which I never cut anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-FNeZ_ ... e=youtu.be

[LouisV]

That's very nice. What material is it made out of?

[FrancisChie]

I use this hose: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YL ... UTF8&psc=1

The white are 3D printed PLA that I design.

[Caesar S]

That's really neat! What type of vacuum machine do you use? (it doesn't look like a typical shop vac)

Thanks, Caesar.

[FrancisChie]

It's Festool vacuum. I do DIY wood working before.

[Caesar S]

Thanks, I'll look it up.

[bharbour]

Any close up pics of the mounting hardware to the frame?

[FrancisChie]

Here's my improve version 2.

Improvement:
- Removed divider inside for more air passage and avoid blockage on on small debris.
- Added foam at the bottom for the best trap of all the dust.
- Acrylic top cover for more visible cutting.
- Vacuum can be set to the lowest suction and still no dust escape.

http://youtu.be/X7D7tmJIGMw

Now, I will really enjoy my Shapeoko without pesky dust and cleaning.

Update:
Files you need to build this one:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:696783

[fl0yd]

Here's my improve version 2.

Improvement:
- Removed divider inside for more air passage and avoid blockage on on small debris.
- Added foam at the bottom for the best trap of all the dust.
- Acrylic top cover for more visible cutting.
- Vacuum can be set to the lowest suction and still no dust escape.

Now, I will really enjoy my Shapeoko without pesky dust and cleaning.

Would you be willing to publish your CAD files so that I could customize them for my setup? If not, I appreciate the pictures and plan to use them for inspiration.

Fl0yd

[bharbour]

Love the design and thanks for the detailed pictures. Yes...CAD files please!!!