Improved dust collector
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Improved dust collector
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
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
Hardware: Shapeoko 2, Flashforge 3D Printer
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Re: Improved dust collector
That's very nice.
What material is it made out of?

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I use this hose: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YL ... UTF8&psc=1
The white are 3D printed PLA that I design.
The white are 3D printed PLA that I design.
Hardware: Shapeoko 2, Flashforge 3D Printer
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That's really neat! What type of vacuum machine do you use? (it doesn't look like a typical shop vac)
Thanks, Caesar.
Thanks, Caesar.
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It's Festool vacuum. I do DIY wood working before.
Hardware: Shapeoko 2, Flashforge 3D Printer
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Thanks, I'll look it up.
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Any close up pics of the mounting hardware to the frame?
No longer have a Shapeoko, but use a machine of my own design...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFY4gC9TqD0
http://deltaguitarworks.tumblr.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFY4gC9TqD0
http://deltaguitarworks.tumblr.com
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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
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
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Hardware: Shapeoko 2, Flashforge 3D Printer
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Re: Improved dust collector
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.FrancisChie wrote: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.
Fl0yd
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Love the design and thanks for the detailed pictures. Yes...CAD files please!!!
No longer have a Shapeoko, but use a machine of my own design...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFY4gC9TqD0
http://deltaguitarworks.tumblr.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFY4gC9TqD0
http://deltaguitarworks.tumblr.com